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[BloodRunsCold]

im gonna post japaneese words and their meanings (weapon wise) and it involves ninja WEAPON: ASHIKO

DESCRIPTION:
The Ashiko were spiked claws that were worn on the feet. This helped the Ninja climb faster and more efficiently on their missions. As well as a great climbing aid, it could also be used in combat to deliver deadly kicks.

WEAPON: BO (Staff)

DESCRIPTION:
The staff was one of the most important weapons in the ninja's arsenal. It was generally around 6 feet in length, made of hard wood or bamboo and was hollow. The reason for the hollow part was another trick of the ninja trade. By flicking the bow with great speed, the ninja could launch a poison tipped dart or small knife out of the open end of the staff, often catching the opponent off guard. WEAPON: BOKKEN

DESCRIPTION:
A bokken is a wooden sword usually used for sword training. When a student begins to work with a sword, he learns basic maneuvers with a bokken. However, the bokken can also be used as an effective weapon since it is made of strong, heavy wood. In fact, many Ninja preferred to use the bokken on a mission than a regular sword.

The reasons for this are that a bokken is lighter and easier to carry, there is no risk of cutting oneself, bokken are very easy to camouflage since they can be stained or painted, and, when using proper techniques, a bokken can easily break bones and damage internal organs.WEAPON: CHIGIRIKI

DESCRIPTION:
This weapon is a 2 foot long straight stick, with a 2-1/2 chain attached to the top with a ball with spikes. This weapon is considered to be the japanese morning star. The chain could be fitted in side the stick like the Kusari-Gama/Kama, and used as a mace. WEAPON: DARTS

DESCRIPTION:
The ninja would use the poison darts differently depending on the situation. It was not uncommon for the ninja to carry poison darts in his mouth so they could be blown into the enemy's face at close range. If they needed to kill someone quietly, a dart could easily enter the body and be withdrawn without leaving a mark. From a distance the dart could be shot with a blowgun.

Kunoichi (female ninja) would hide the poisonous darts in their hair. When the victim was preoccupied with something else, the ninja would stick them with the dart.MORE TO COME

[Laguna Loire]

I think this might go in Trash Talk...That Ashiko thing sounds cool.

[Skeleton Lord]

it is in trash talk......

[BloodRunsCold]

WEAPON: FUKIYA

DESCRIPTION:
The fukiya, or blowgun, was a staple in the Ninja's arsenal since it was so versatile.

The fukiya was used to shoot darts (sometimes poisoned) at an enemy from a distance and, since it made almost no noise, the Ninja's hiding place wasn't threatened by using this weapon. Aside from launching darts, the blowgun could be used as a snorkel while the Ninja was underwater. Since the fukiya was made of bamboo, it blended in with the reeds in the water, therefore enabling the Ninja to stay submerged for hours, if necessary.

Metsubishi could also be delivered through the fukiya by shooting small paper containers filled with pepper and metal shavings at an enemy's face.

WEAPON: HANBO

DESCRIPTION:
A bo 3 feet in length can be concealed as a cane. Can be used like a bokken. May also conceal things inside, like a sword blade or a chain. WEAPON: NAGINATA & JUTTE

DESCRIPTION:
The Naginata is a long staff with a blade attached to one end.

[Laguna Loire]

Originally Posted by Dagger42

it is in trash talk......

It is now after someone moved it. It was previously in Discussion. Hey Legato, do you know what the Japanese word is for one of those big samurai blades?

[BloodRunsCold]

like just Swords or what kind

[Skeleton Lord]

What Is The Japanese Word Fgor Katana

[BloodRunsCold]

it is daito

[Laguna Loire]

I mean like, what is the japanese for like....well, the sword in your cool siggy.

[BloodRunsCold]

sakabato or reverse blade in english

[SaveMySoul]

is Kantana(dont know if spelt correctly) Japanese or English? Oh and what is it's meaning in the other one.

[BloodRunsCold]

the daito or katana was normally made in japan....it's japanese WEAPON: KAMA

DESCRIPTION:
Kama are the basis of the kusari-gama. Kama is just the sickle on it's own. They are usually used in pairs and swung in various arcs, crescents etc.

All sorts of slashing motions combined with the forward momentum of the ninja they can cause some devastating damage. The blade of the Kama is roughly around 11-12 inches. The handle is slightly longer. Original sickles had a longer blade and shorter handle.
WEAPON: KAKUTE

DESCRIPTION:
The Kakute were rings that the kunoichi wore that were dipped in poison. The rings could be made out of metals, and tempered wood. The ninja would quietly strangle enemies with the ring stuck in their neck. It was far less messy then using a sword, and left very little evidence on how the victim died. WEAPON: KUSARI-GAMA

DESCRIPTION:
The Kusari-gama is a combination of a sickle (short scythe) and a long chain with a weight attached to the end of it. The sickle was used in a slashing or stabbing motion, as well as used to block and hook opponents weapons. By holding the chain portion of the weapon, the sickle could be swung around to get a greater reach with it.

The chain portion of the weapon was most often used for trapping an enemy or his weapon. Once tangled up with the chain, the ninja could finish him off with the sickle. This was a weapon the ninja invented out of farming tools they used. WEAPON: NEKO-TE

DESCRIPTION:
The Neko-te were usually used by the kunoichi (female ninja). The weapon is strong iron fingernails that were fastened into leather bands fitted on the fingers, and resembled claws (not like that of of the shuko, ashiko) and were also dipped in poisons. The eyes were a favorite spot for slashing.

[SaveMySoul]

thanx legato......interesting.

[Half-White]

Great stuff, Legato. But why was it put in Trash Talk?

[BloodRunsCold]

i don't know ask matrix