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Sage
Even though we all love swords, as writers we must remember that there are other weapons. Therefore, I have created this thread.
Tell us what your favorite kind of weapon is, give us a brief explanation of it, and give us one or two interesting fact about it.
Naginata
The Naginata (sword-spear) is a Japanese pole-arm used by Samurai. The blade is extremely sharp, and the long handle allows for more powerful swings.
Although Kendo is the most popular weapon-based martial art to come out of Japan, use of the Naginata has survived as its own martial art. They are similar, except that Naginata adds an additional strike point: the shins.
The warrior-monk Benkei is a folk-hero known for his expert use of the Naginata.
Tell us what your favorite kind of weapon is, give us a brief explanation of it, and give us one or two interesting fact about it.
Naginata
The Naginata (sword-spear) is a Japanese pole-arm used by Samurai. The blade is extremely sharp, and the long handle allows for more powerful swings.
Although Kendo is the most popular weapon-based martial art to come out of Japan, use of the Naginata has survived as its own martial art. They are similar, except that Naginata adds an additional strike point: the shins.
The warrior-monk Benkei is a folk-hero known for his expert use of the Naginata.