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Originally posted by Sen
From what I understand, most of the martial arts weapons had their genesis in everyday items such as farming tools, etc. I was just wondering, what everyday items have you thought about or seen used as weapons. (Obviously kitchen knives, etc. excluded.)
For instance, a belt. Post what you think.
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saying that most martial arts weapons came from farming tools is wrong... during the period in Japan when the common people were prohibited from carryiny weapons, they did develop farming tools for that use. For example, the kama is derived from the sickle, nunchaku from the flail to beat grain, tonfa from the handle of a grinder, sai were used to plant seeds...
spears, swords, daggers and the great majority of other 'martial arts weapons' were designed to be weapons first and foremost.
ok done clearing up the details.
My number one favourite easy-to-use and everyday weapon is:
my mind
but some other nifty ones are:
1) a steaming hot cup of coffee
2) ID/credit card (cut the corners into 90 degree angles and they'll cut like a knife)
and everyone has heard of using car keys