Katana:
Standard size and most common type of Japanese sword.






Shinobigatana:
The Shinobigatana or Ninja-to has a shorter blade with a regular size 'tsuka' or handle. The sheath or 'saya' is normal length to conceal items or messages. The shorter blade also alows for a quicker draw.


 





Wakazashi/Shoto:
Literally 'short sword', it's also used to refer to the shorter sword worn by the samurai class.








Tanto:
A short, one edged knife.






Nodachi:
Large, battlefield curved sword.




Hanbo:
3ft stick, or 'walking cane' height.




Jo:
4ft walking staff or 'chin height', depending on school.





Rokushaku Bo:
6ft staff.






Bokken and Subarito:
Wooden training sword, the Subarito is a heavier version.





Yari:
A straight-bladed spear.








Naginata:
Equivalent of a halberd, has a variety of blade shapes and sizes.










Bisento:
Large bladed halberd, very heavy and difficult to wield.










Kusarifundo:
A short length of chain with small iron weights at either end.








Kyoketsu Shoge:
A combined spear tip and sickle, attached to a long chain with an iron ring at the other end.






 
Hira Shuriken:
Throwing weapons, flat metal plates with three or more points.






Bo Shuriken:
Throwing weapons, spike or needle shapes.






Tetsubishi:
Spiked weapons usually thrown on the floor to slow enemy pursuit and damage feet.







Kunai:
A utilitarian digging, fighting, or throwing tool.  Simliar to a trowel.









Shuko:
Spiked band worn around the hands.









Fukiya:
A hollow tube to shoot darts or breathe underwater with.









Kama:
A sickle typically used for gardening.










Kusarigama:
A sickle, with a short length of chain attached, and an iron weight at the other end.






Jutte:
A sword-breaking and restraint weapon, that looks like half an Okinawan Sai; a metal rod with a grip at one end, and a spur.





Tessen:
An iron fan, either one that can open and be used, or just a solid bar made to look like a real fan.






 






Metsubushi:
"Sight removers" or 'Destroying the eyes', containers that held blinding powders to inhibit the enemy.