Weapon Assets
Katana
One of few swords to have a surviving weapon manuscript, the katana is a single edged, tempered steel curved sword that is considerably light compared to the western long sword.
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Kusarigama
A unique weapon developed in the Sengoku period of Japan, which uses a kama, or sickle that was originally used for cropping, that is attached to a metal weight by a chain.
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Naginata
A spear or glaive like weapon known to be used by the Sohei, a group of Buddhist warrior monks, who were spread across Japan, but mainly resided in mountain temples and acted as paid mercenaries for various groups.
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Sai
Mainly known to be from Okinawa, this weapon was once used by their police force as it is a blunt tool like a baton but unlike the traditional baton it was used in akimbo and was effective in disarming opponents.
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