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Shoge
The , which could be roughly translated as "long-distance lithe weapon", is a double-edged blade, with another curved blade attached near the hilt at a 45–60 degree angle. This is attached to approximately of rope, chain, or hair which then ends in a large metal ring (jewellery), ring. Likely used by ninja of the Iga Province, Iga province, it is thought to be a forerunner to the later more widely known ''kusarigama'' (sickle and chain). Ninja were often recruited from the class of rural peasantry who resided on remote farmland, and the tool's Hidden innovation, resemblance to farming equipment and high versatility in combat gave it many benefits in stealth combat. The ''kyoketsu-shoge'' has a wide range of uses. The blade could be used for pulling slashes as well as thrusting stabs. The chain or cord, sometimes made from Hair, human hair or horsehair for strength and resiliency, could be used for climbing, ensnaring an enemy, binding an enemy and many such other uses. The long ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kyoketsu Shoge
The , which could be roughly translated as "long-distance lithe weapon", is a double-edged blade, with another curved blade attached near the hilt at a 45–60 degree angle. This is attached to approximately of rope, chain, or hair which then ends in a large metal ring. Likely used by ninja of the Iga province, it is thought to be a forerunner to the later more widely known ''kusarigama'' (sickle and chain). Ninja were often recruited from the class of rural peasantry who resided on remote farmland, and the tool's resemblance to farming equipment and high versatility in combat gave it many benefits in stealth combat. The ''kyoketsu-shoge'' has a wide range of uses. The blade could be used for pulling slashes as well as thrusting stabs. The chain or cord, sometimes made from human hair or horsehair for strength and resiliency, could be used for climbing, ensnaring an enemy, binding an enemy and many such other uses. The long range of the weapon combined a cutting tool along with t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
