Picture |
Name
|
Origin |
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Balisong
|
Philipphine
|
 |
Daisho
|
Japanese |
 |
Darn Dao
A standard sword used by the Chinese troops in the Qing dynasty
|
Chinese |
 |
Ebo
Small (15cm) defensive weapon made of wood.
|
Japanese |
 |
Gim
An ancient Chinese double edge sword design that dates back to 200 B.C
|
Chinese |
 |
Jette
Weapon used by the samurais for mainly trapping.
|
Japanese |
 |
Kama
Farm tool turned weapon since the common people (non samurais) were
not allowed to carry any weapons.
|
Japanese |
 |
Katana
Main weapon of the samurai.
|
Japanese |
 |
Nunchauku
Another farm tool turn weapon. This is banned in several States in
US, including CA.
Nunchaku Demo Video Clip (3MB) |
Japanese |
 |
Shuriken
Throwing star used often by the ninjas.
|
Japanese |
 |
Tanto
Small Japanese knife.
|
Japanese |
 |
Tonfa
Used often by the police.
|
Japanese |
 |
Wakizashi
Sword also worn by the samurai;
slightly shorter than Katana for indoor fighting.
|
Japanese |