"The Unique Weapons of Ancient Japan " Topic
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Tango01  | 07 Nov 2017 8:11 p.m. PST |
Of possible interest? "When I imagine a samurai, I envision a warrior with a sword. And not just any sword, but the world-renowned Japanese katana – a curved blade engineered for cutting down foes with supreme efficiency. A Japanese battlefield conjures up more variety, with spearman and archers entering the mix. However, Japan's ancient warriors also plied less glamorous, lesser-known and therefore possibly more interesting weaponry. Implements like the jutte and kusurigama allowed users to defend and combat the katana. Fans, smoking pipes and other weapons disguised as everyday items meant one had to be wary at all times. Other weapons, like rocket launchers, seem more fit for manga than actual battlefields…."
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| Tango01 | 09 Nov 2017 10:45 a.m. PST |
Where is the other thread…? Amicalement
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