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MERE CLUB
This seriously reminds me of a baseball bat. This particular weapon was used by the Shang Dynasty in China. It was built from nephrite jade. It’s weird however that the tribes used this club for thrusting and not exactly swinging or smashing downward blows. They considered it to be a spiritual weapon and even thought that the mere had mana of its own. Mana is spiritual energy believed to be useful when performing magic. The clubs were a symbol of leadership and losing one of these was considered bad luck. Every effort was made to find the mere and return it to the owner.
This seriously reminds me of a baseball bat. This particular weapon was used by the Shang Dynasty in China. It was built from nephrite jade. It’s weird however that the tribes used this club for thrusting and not exactly swinging or smashing downward blows. They considered it to be a spiritual weapon and even thought that the mere had mana of its own. Mana is spiritual energy believed to be useful when performing magic. The clubs were a symbol of leadership and losing one of these was considered bad luck. Every effort was made to find the mere and return it to the owner.
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ZHUA
If you look at this particular weapon you will understand why this deserved the number one spot and I am sure you can imagine its purpose; a deadly close range weapon, an actually extension of your own arm. This is the fourth Chinese weapon on this list. The mere weight of the Zhua was more than enough to kill an opponent and not to mention the claws at the end; the weapon was very useful when it came to ripping and tearing and digging into the flesh of the opponent; a truly fearsome weapon and rather simple. It was impossible to dodge at close range and add a little agility to it and one swing would be a sure-kill.
If you look at this particular weapon you will understand why this deserved the number one spot and I am sure you can imagine its purpose; a deadly close range weapon, an actually extension of your own arm. This is the fourth Chinese weapon on this list. The mere weight of the Zhua was more than enough to kill an opponent and not to mention the claws at the end; the weapon was very useful when it came to ripping and tearing and digging into the flesh of the opponent; a truly fearsome weapon and rather simple. It was impossible to dodge at close range and add a little agility to it and one swing would be a sure-kill.
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KATAR
This is an Indian weapon and it reminds me of Wolverine’s claws. This weapon has only a single blade, but if you press the trigger, the other two blades show themselves. This show would usually startle the enemy and would also make the weapon more effective in stabbing and therefore killing. The position of the blades also allowed for the user to defend and block easily. The three blades could slice through an Asian armor at the time and was considered one of the most deadly weapons at that time
This is an Indian weapon and it reminds me of Wolverine’s claws. This weapon has only a single blade, but if you press the trigger, the other two blades show themselves. This show would usually startle the enemy and would also make the weapon more effective in stabbing and therefore killing. The position of the blades also allowed for the user to defend and block easily. The three blades could slice through an Asian armor at the time and was considered one of the most deadly weapons at that time
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HOOK SWORDS
You are probably familiar with these weapons and especially if you are a Chinese. These swords were wielded by Chinese monks. I have to say, they were quite beautifully designed considering the time-period. The hooks on the end could be entangled, making it possible for the user to use both of them as a single weapon. The guards were crescent-shaped and were served well to protect. The hilts ended in sharp spear like shape that helped in skewering. These swords measured four to six inches individually and were quite the deadly weapons.
You are probably familiar with these weapons and especially if you are a Chinese. These swords were wielded by Chinese monks. I have to say, they were quite beautifully designed considering the time-period. The hooks on the end could be entangled, making it possible for the user to use both of them as a single weapon. The guards were crescent-shaped and were served well to protect. The hilts ended in sharp spear like shape that helped in skewering. These swords measured four to six inches individually and were quite the deadly weapons.