The word "pummel" comes from "pommel" -- the knob on the end of a sword's hilt. It was used as a striking weapon. The knuckleguard on a saber or sword also makes a fine set of metal knuckles. The quillion can and was used to attack the eyes as well as catching the opponents blade and breaking it. Catch the opponents blade in your (gloved) hand and disarm him; "shorten" your own blade and move in close for a dagger-like stab; kick him in the jewels and then stab him; throw him to the ground with an okuri-ashi-harai or other throw (yes, jui-jitsu type moves were known in Europe) and stick him; take him to the ground and shove your misericord through the eye slits of his helm....

NO real fight -- sword, staff, hand, knife, gun, whip, or whatever -- is nice and neat. It's messy, bloody, and intended that your opponent doesn't get back up. You don't re-arm the opponent you disarmed, you don't swing from the draperies. You are in it to win or you should flee at the first possible opportunity.

Better yet, don't get involved in a fight in the first place unless you absolutely CANNOT avoid it. Not for "honor," not because you were called names, not for your money...only for your life or the life of another. Then fight to kill.