Post by Dantea on Jan 30, 2010 10:54:55 GMT -6
Athame Ritual ceremonial dagger, usually with a short handle and double-edged iron blade.
Bo Japanese staff weapon that originated as a means for carrying sacks of grain or buckets of water from the shoulders. Normally about six feet in length, a bo can be fashioned from a variety of materials.
Boot-Sheath Stiletto Pretty much a necessity. A thin blade designed for stabbing rather than cutting, a stiletto can be made as short as three inches. This weapon became popular during the Middle Ages and Renaissance for its ability to pass through chain mail.
Boot-Toe Knife Portable, lightweight, easily concealed, and easily missed by anyone searching you for weapons. And hey, you never leave home without your shoes....
Butterfly Knife Quick to open; easy to conceal. A fad in the 1980s among teenagers and martial artists, this type of knife was banned by many states in America. It was nicknamed the butterfly knife by soldiers stationed in the Philippines in World War II.
Claws Articulated silver finger sheaths that usually culminate into a sharp point. They can be used as talons to scratch and slay enemies.
Crossbow Favored by the Greek armies of Dionysus and made popular in Europe during the Middle Ages. Bows are typically made of ash or yew.
Grenade/Grenade Launcher The grenade gets its name from the word pomegranate, a popular fruit if you know your mythology. (And if you do, tell Hades "Hi".) This small bomb can be filled with a variety of things such as shrapnel (for destruction) or smoke (for distraction) or gas (for incapacitation of your enemy). This is a rare type of weapon, and hard to fashion.
Guns There are a variety of different kinds of guns left over from the war, and many are easily repaired. Nothing is super high tech anymore, but a modified AK-47 or some pistols would do the trick just fine.
Handclaws Used by the ninja to cross ice, climb trees, and scratch messages in stone, glass, wood, or the bodies of their opponents.
Kama This small, handheld scythe originated as a farming implement in Japan and China. The handle can be made of wood or metal, and is usually the length of the user's forearm. The short, curved blade can be used for slashing, stabbing, or deflecting an opponent's weapon.
Katana Japanese single-edged longsword. Japanese swords are differentiated by length—the shorter form of this sword is called a wakizashi. The katana is traditionally worn sharp-side up.
Kunai Ancient Japanese trowel with a sharpened tip. It looks a bit like a chisel with a loop at the end, where it could be attached to a cord, to be worn around the neck or affixed to another weapon. Like many other weapons, the kunai was originally used as a gardening tool.
Sai Another weapon whose origin lies in ancient Japanese agriculture, this unsharpened dagger can be used lethally (stabbing) or nonlethally (disarming your opponent). Traditionally, sais are carried in threes (one at either side and one in back)— unless you're a Ninja Turtle.
Shuriken Commonly known as "ninja throwing stars", these supplemental Japanese blades can be made of anything and only some are shaped like flat stars (hira-shuriken). The bo-shuriken (a metal spike sharpened at one or both ends), may be of greater use.
Sword Long, bladed weapon. Kind of easy to use. The pointy part goes into your victim's body.
War Fan Used in Japanese feudal warfare. Can come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and materials. The Dansen uchiwa fighting fan is made of iron, and was used more like a shield. An iron-spoked Tessen fan can also be used as a club, for throwing, or for aid in swimming.
Bo Japanese staff weapon that originated as a means for carrying sacks of grain or buckets of water from the shoulders. Normally about six feet in length, a bo can be fashioned from a variety of materials.
Boot-Sheath Stiletto Pretty much a necessity. A thin blade designed for stabbing rather than cutting, a stiletto can be made as short as three inches. This weapon became popular during the Middle Ages and Renaissance for its ability to pass through chain mail.
Boot-Toe Knife Portable, lightweight, easily concealed, and easily missed by anyone searching you for weapons. And hey, you never leave home without your shoes....
Butterfly Knife Quick to open; easy to conceal. A fad in the 1980s among teenagers and martial artists, this type of knife was banned by many states in America. It was nicknamed the butterfly knife by soldiers stationed in the Philippines in World War II.
Claws Articulated silver finger sheaths that usually culminate into a sharp point. They can be used as talons to scratch and slay enemies.
Crossbow Favored by the Greek armies of Dionysus and made popular in Europe during the Middle Ages. Bows are typically made of ash or yew.
Grenade/Grenade Launcher The grenade gets its name from the word pomegranate, a popular fruit if you know your mythology. (And if you do, tell Hades "Hi".) This small bomb can be filled with a variety of things such as shrapnel (for destruction) or smoke (for distraction) or gas (for incapacitation of your enemy). This is a rare type of weapon, and hard to fashion.
Guns There are a variety of different kinds of guns left over from the war, and many are easily repaired. Nothing is super high tech anymore, but a modified AK-47 or some pistols would do the trick just fine.
Handclaws Used by the ninja to cross ice, climb trees, and scratch messages in stone, glass, wood, or the bodies of their opponents.
Kama This small, handheld scythe originated as a farming implement in Japan and China. The handle can be made of wood or metal, and is usually the length of the user's forearm. The short, curved blade can be used for slashing, stabbing, or deflecting an opponent's weapon.
Katana Japanese single-edged longsword. Japanese swords are differentiated by length—the shorter form of this sword is called a wakizashi. The katana is traditionally worn sharp-side up.
Kunai Ancient Japanese trowel with a sharpened tip. It looks a bit like a chisel with a loop at the end, where it could be attached to a cord, to be worn around the neck or affixed to another weapon. Like many other weapons, the kunai was originally used as a gardening tool.
Sai Another weapon whose origin lies in ancient Japanese agriculture, this unsharpened dagger can be used lethally (stabbing) or nonlethally (disarming your opponent). Traditionally, sais are carried in threes (one at either side and one in back)— unless you're a Ninja Turtle.
Shuriken Commonly known as "ninja throwing stars", these supplemental Japanese blades can be made of anything and only some are shaped like flat stars (hira-shuriken). The bo-shuriken (a metal spike sharpened at one or both ends), may be of greater use.
Sword Long, bladed weapon. Kind of easy to use. The pointy part goes into your victim's body.
War Fan Used in Japanese feudal warfare. Can come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and materials. The Dansen uchiwa fighting fan is made of iron, and was used more like a shield. An iron-spoked Tessen fan can also be used as a club, for throwing, or for aid in swimming.
