# ricasso

> English word · Noun · IPA /rɪˈkæsoʊ/

## Definitions
1. The base of a sword or knife blade where it joins the tang.
2. The blunt area of a sword just above the hilt, used for grip and maneuverability.
3. The comparable portion of a knife.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Italian ricasso. Further etymology unknown.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/ricasso