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Unusual Melee Weapons

Meteor Hammer

Originating in China, the meteor hammer consists of two iron balls connected by a rope or chain. It was used for striking, entangling, and disarming opponents. 1)

Macuahuitl

This weapon was used by the Aztecs and was made from obsidian blades embedded in a wooden club. It could cause devastating injuries due to the sharpness of the blades. 2)

Urumi

Hailing from South India, the urumi is a flexible sword-like weapon made of multiple interlocking steel blades. It requires considerable skill to wield due to its flexibility. 3)

Chakram

The chakram is a circular throwing weapon originating from the Indian subcontinent. It can be thrown with great accuracy and force and has a sharp outer edge. 4)

Deer Horn Knives

Used in Chinese martial arts, deer horn knives resemble the antlers of a deer. They are dual-wielded and provide the user with a range of striking and trapping techniques. 5)

Okinawan Sai

The sai is a three-pronged weapon used in Okinawan martial arts. It was traditionally employed for blocking, trapping, and striking opponents. 6)

Hook Sword

Also known as the tiger hook swords, these weapons consist of a hooked blade and a crescent-shaped guard. They originated in China and were used by martial artists for both offense and defense. 7)

Gunbai

A traditional Japanese war fan, the gunbai was primarily used by generals and commanders to direct troops on the battlefield. It could also be used as a weapon in close combat. 8)

Rope Dart

Developed in ancient China, the rope dart is a flexible weapon with a metal dart attached to one end and a rope or chain on the other. It can be thrown, swung, or used for entangling opponents. 9)

Flail

The flail is a weapon consisting of a handle attached to a chain or ropes with a spiked metal ball at the end. 10)

Tabarzin

Originating in Persia, the tabarzin is an axe-like weapon with a curved blade and a hammer-like protrusion on the other side. It was used by Persian warriors and could be wielded with one or both hands. 11)

Kpinga

Used by the Azande people of Central Africa, the kpinga is a throwing knife with a distinctive crescent-shaped blade. It was thrown in a spinning motion and was known for its accuracy and lethality. 12)

Guandao

A Chinese polearm resembling a glaive, the guandao has a long handle and a large curved blade on the end. It was used by generals and infantry during battles. 13)

Katar

Originating in India, the katar is a type of push dagger with an H-shaped handle and a single blade emerging from the knuckles. It allowed for powerful thrusting attacks. 14)

Bagh Nakh

Translating to “tiger's claws,” the bagh nakh was a weapon designed to be concealed in the palm. It featured curved blades that extended from the knuckles and was used for close-quarters combat. 15)

unusual_melee_weapons.txt · Last modified: 2023/05/22 01:29 by aga