A small, compact shield utilized historically for close-quarters combat, parrying, and quick defense is commonly known as a buckler. Unlike massive full-body shields, a buckler is a small, round handheld shield—typically featuring a central metal grip and measuring only eight to eighteen inches in diameter—that was frequently paired with swords or rapiers during medieval and Renaissance fencing, allowing fighters to deflect enemy strikes with high agility and speed.
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