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| Ryo | Jan 11 2010, 01:58 AM Post #1 |
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Standard Katana Gold: 1000 damage: Medium/Short range The katana is a type of Japanese sword, also commonly referred to as a "samurai sword". In the strictest sense, the term katana in Japanese is applied to any kind of single-edged sword, of any origin; contrary to common belief outside Japan, the Japanese word does not necessarily refer to a Japanese sword. But incorrectly or habitually, some Japanese and Western sword lovers define katana as the standard size moderately curved (as opposed to the older "tachi" style featuring more curvature) Japanese sword with a blade length of greater than 60 cm (23.6 inches).[2] Ancient Katana Gold:2000 Damage: High/range short ' ' Sai x2 Gold: 200 Damage: low/short range The sai is a traditional Okinawan weapon. The basic form of the weapon is that of a pointed, dagger-shaped truncheon, with two curved prongs called yoku projecting from the handle. The ball of the handle is called the knuckle. Multiple sai are called zai. There are many other variations on the sai with varying prongs for trapping and blocking. The monouchi or shaft of traditional sai are round, while some reproductions have adapted an octagonal central shaft. The yoku are usually symmetrical but the manji design developed by Taira Shinken employs oppositely-facing yoku in an approximation to the manji (the Japanese term for the Buddhist symbol) from which it takes its name. Cinquedea Gold: 100 Damage: low/short range The Cinquedea is a civilian short sword (or long dagger). It was developed in northern Italy and enjoyed a period of popularity during the Italian renaissance of the 15th and early 16th centuries. The name means "five fingers", and it describes the width of the blade next to the guard. The blade was heavy, about 45cm (15in) in length, and tapered to a somewhat rounded point. The grip was simple with a small pommel, and the guard was curved with the concave side toward the point. There were typically several fullers along the wider sides of the blade to lighten the weapon. The wide blade was useful for decorative etching. This weapon was varied in size, being anywhere in size from 10" to 28". It was often carried in place of a knife or larger sword. The cinquedea was used primarily as a thrusting weapon. It was carried horizontally next to the buttocks so that it could be drawn laterally from the back. Bastard swords Gold:500 Damage: medium/short range The Longsword is a type of European sword used during the medieval period, approximately 1250 to 1550 (with early and late use reaching into the 13th and 17th centuries, respectively). Longswords have long cruciform hilts with grips over 10 to 15in length (providing room for two hands). Straight double-edged blades are often over 40 to 48in length, and weigh typically between 1.2 and 2.4 kg (2½ to 5 lb), with light specimens just below 1 kg (2.2 lb), and heavy specimens just above 2 kg (4½ lb) Bo-staff Gold: 300 Damage: medium/medium range/short range The bō is usually made of tapered hard wood, such as white oak, bamboo, or — in some cases for training purposes or for a different style — rattan. Sometimes it is made of or plated with metal for extra strength. A full-size bō is sometimes called a rokushakubō . This name derives from the Japanese words roku: , meaning "six"; shaku a Japanese measurement equivalent to 30.3 centimeters (0.994 ft); and bō. Thus, rokushakubō refers to a staff about 6-shaku (1.82 m; 5.96 feet) long. The bō is typically 3 cm (1.2 inch) thick , sometimes gradually tapering from the middle to 2 cm (0.8 inch)at both ends. This thickness allows the user to make a tight fist around it in order to block and counter an attack. Halberd Gold: 700 Damage: high/medium/short and medium range A halberd (also called halbert or Swiss voulge) is a two-handed pole weapon that came to prominent use during the 14th and 15th centuries. Possibly the word halberd comes from the German words Halm (staff), and Barte (axe). The halberd consists of an axe blade topped with a spike mounted on a long shaft. It always has a hook or thorn on the back side of the axe blade for grappling mounted combatants.[1] It is very similar to certain forms of the voulge in design and usage. The halberd was 1.5 to 1.8 meters (5 to 6 feet) long |
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