Traditional Weapons Used in Ninjutsu
 Katana  Shinobigatana 1  Shinobigatana/ Ninja-to 2  Wakazashi  Tanto  Nodachi      Yari  Naginata   Kusarifundo  Kyoketsu Shoge  Shuriken  Bo-shuriken  Tetsubishi  Kunai  Shuko  Blow Gun & Dart  Kama  Kasurigama  Jutte  Tessen  Metsubushi 1  Metsubushi 2 |
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. |
