Japanese Weapons
Japanese Weapons Have Inspired Collectors and Martial Artists
Japanese Weapons Have Inspired Collectors and Martial Artists
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Samurai Swords, Ninjitsu Swords, Japanese Weapons
Featured Japanese Weapons
Samurai Swords, Ninjitsu Swords, Japanese Weapons
Featured Japanese Weapons
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Round Black Speedchuck Made of hardwood, this nunchaku has been sanded to a smooth, rounded finish. Ball bearing swivel chain is used for maximum speed. Also available in natural finish. Read More... Price: $12.95 Black Belt Special! |
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Black Studded Competition Kama Uniquely crafted 10 in. long wooden handles with 7 in. polished, vented steel blades. Chrome studs on handles for better gripping. Leather thong wrist cord. Read More... Price: $24.95 Black Belt Special! |
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Octagon Black Sai Made of forged steel with black finish, our sai are excellent for competitions or for training. Leather wrapped handles provide excellent gripping and beautiful styling. Sold in pairs. Read More... Price: $44.95 Black Belt Special! |
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Hardwood Okinawan Tonfa Great for performing kata! Made of a quality hardwood, our tonfas are rounded and taper at the ends. Available in either a natural wood finish or a black finish. Read More... Price: $14.95 Black Belt Special! |
Japanese weapons include: The samurai sword, the Ninja sword, the Sai, The Kubotan, the Tonfa and The Nunchaku. Japanese weapons originated from China, Korea, the original native Okinawans and through their own unique culturalism. The centuries of wars and battles engaged by the Japanese warlords and Shoguns helped further evolve the Japanese weapons collection into what we know of it today. Other widely known Japanese weapons include the Jutte, The Yumi, The Naginata, The Yari, The Shuriken (throwing star), The Ebo, The Keibo, The Jo (Staff), The Bo, and the Kama.
The Kama - Originally a farming tool to weed plants.
Because the farmers were not allowed to carry weapons
they used their tools to defend themselves. This weapon
is most know for its use by ninjas.
The BO - A large staff (about 2 M) used as a self defense weapon by the common people, who were not allowed to carry weapons.
The Jo - A shorter staff (about 1.35 M) also used as a selfdefense weapon by the common people.
The Keibo - A small stick (about 35 cm) used for fighting in small area's.
The Ebo - A very small stick (about 15 cm) perfect as a defense weapon and easy to cary around.
The Tonfa - A nightstick with a handle attached to the side of it. many police forces have adopted it to replace the old police baton (nightstick).
The Nunchaku - Two sticks connected by either a small cord or chain. Originally it was used as a farming tool to thresh grain. and the farmers started using them as weapons to defend themselves.
The Shuriken - The word shuriken means ``a dagger hidden in a palm,'' so all daggers small enough to hide in a palm were called by this name. They have many variety in their shape and usage. Some are starlike shaped, and thrown with spin. Some other are needlelike shaped, and thrown just like a throwing dagger. Though a shuriken can hardly penetrate armor protection, it was enough because ninja threw it at unarmed target mainly. Venom was used with shuriken normally.
The Yari - The Japanese spear didn't differ largely from that of other countries. During the Civil War Era, spear was the most standard weapon of bushi.
The Naginata - A pole arm with a single, curved blade on one end, is employed with sweeping, circular motions and, as an extension of the wielder, channels energy in a harmonious display of beauty and precision. The Naginata is a weapon with a rich history, utilized and refined from the Nara Period (710-784 A.D.) to today. Employed initially by the Bushi, it later found itself the specific weapon of the Sohei or Buddhist monks. It is the school of the spear and, as such, is a shafted weapon. The length of its oval shaft varied, from 5' to 8', depending on battle conditions and personal requests. The most striking feature, however, was the blade; it could be anywhere from 10 inches to more than 2 feet, and was sharpened on a single side, fashioned in the manner of either Sakizori or Uchizori. As with most shafted weapons, it was most devastating when utilizing sweeping, circular motions. However, thrusts with the blade and also the heavy Ishizuki on the butt end were acceptable tactical alternatives.
The Jutte - Jutte are implements that were used by the samurai as well as the feudal era police. They were used for trapping the blades edged weapons as well as jabbing, striking and trapping fingers.
The Yumi - The Japanese bow was the main battlefield weapon for the bushi until the 1530's. A typical Japanese bow is 2.3m length, made of bamboo with a string of silk and pine resin. An arrow is made of bamboo and bird feather. Bamboo is the best material for bow in the plant kingdom. Though inferior to modern composite archery bow in penetration and accuracy, it was a deadly weapon, too. Until the musket was brought from Europe in 17th century, the bow was most respected by bushi.
The BO - A large staff (about 2 M) used as a self defense weapon by the common people, who were not allowed to carry weapons.
The Jo - A shorter staff (about 1.35 M) also used as a selfdefense weapon by the common people.
The Keibo - A small stick (about 35 cm) used for fighting in small area's.
The Ebo - A very small stick (about 15 cm) perfect as a defense weapon and easy to cary around.
The Tonfa - A nightstick with a handle attached to the side of it. many police forces have adopted it to replace the old police baton (nightstick).
The Nunchaku - Two sticks connected by either a small cord or chain. Originally it was used as a farming tool to thresh grain. and the farmers started using them as weapons to defend themselves.
The Shuriken - The word shuriken means ``a dagger hidden in a palm,'' so all daggers small enough to hide in a palm were called by this name. They have many variety in their shape and usage. Some are starlike shaped, and thrown with spin. Some other are needlelike shaped, and thrown just like a throwing dagger. Though a shuriken can hardly penetrate armor protection, it was enough because ninja threw it at unarmed target mainly. Venom was used with shuriken normally.
The Yari - The Japanese spear didn't differ largely from that of other countries. During the Civil War Era, spear was the most standard weapon of bushi.
The Naginata - A pole arm with a single, curved blade on one end, is employed with sweeping, circular motions and, as an extension of the wielder, channels energy in a harmonious display of beauty and precision. The Naginata is a weapon with a rich history, utilized and refined from the Nara Period (710-784 A.D.) to today. Employed initially by the Bushi, it later found itself the specific weapon of the Sohei or Buddhist monks. It is the school of the spear and, as such, is a shafted weapon. The length of its oval shaft varied, from 5' to 8', depending on battle conditions and personal requests. The most striking feature, however, was the blade; it could be anywhere from 10 inches to more than 2 feet, and was sharpened on a single side, fashioned in the manner of either Sakizori or Uchizori. As with most shafted weapons, it was most devastating when utilizing sweeping, circular motions. However, thrusts with the blade and also the heavy Ishizuki on the butt end were acceptable tactical alternatives.
The Jutte - Jutte are implements that were used by the samurai as well as the feudal era police. They were used for trapping the blades edged weapons as well as jabbing, striking and trapping fingers.
The Yumi - The Japanese bow was the main battlefield weapon for the bushi until the 1530's. A typical Japanese bow is 2.3m length, made of bamboo with a string of silk and pine resin. An arrow is made of bamboo and bird feather. Bamboo is the best material for bow in the plant kingdom. Though inferior to modern composite archery bow in penetration and accuracy, it was a deadly weapon, too. Until the musket was brought from Europe in 17th century, the bow was most respected by bushi.
