The tekkō (鉄甲, lit. "iron", "armor"), are weaponized stirrups and horseshoes which originated in Okinawa, Japan, and they fall into the category of "fist-load weapons". By definition, a fist-load weapon increases the mass of the hand so that, given the physical proportionality between the fist's momentum and its mass, it increases the ...

2015年8月7日 · However, others describe the weapons as "iron stirrups gripped by the straight bar so that the curved upper portion wraps around the knuckles of the fist." Although tekki made speedy striking weapons, they also offered defense against weapon strikes.

2014年6月22日 · The tekko is an Okinawan weapon known locally as the “iron fist.” It evolved from an earlier weapon called the tek chu, the local version of the suntetsu. Early tekko were made of iron, hence their nickname, and were more advanced weapons. The handheld shaft of the tekko fit the user’s fingers for a firmer grip.

Brass knuckles (also referred to as brass knucks, knuckledusters, iron fist and paperweight, among other names) are a melee weapon used primarily in hand-to-hand combat. They are fitted and designed to be worn around the knuckles of the human hand.

The Tekkō (鉄 tetsu "iron", 鋼 kō "back of hand") is a weapon that originated in Okinawa, Japan. It is primarily a form of knuckleduster, also commonly known as brass knuckles. Though it is possible that they may be made of brass, other materials can be used. Tekkō can be manufactured from aluminium, wood, steel, iron, and even plastic has ...

• South Asian Origins: The katar emerged in South Asia, with early forms dating back to the 14th century. • Design Features: Its distinctive H-shaped horizontal grip allows the blade to extend along the user's knuckles. Some katars had elaborate designs and …

The diversity in their construction includes metals like iron, exotic materials such as ivory, and in modern implementations, synthetic compounds including carbon fiber and plastic. This terminological distinction highlights an important aspect of these weapons' evolution – while brass knuckles maintain a relatively consistent form throughout ...

The tekkan (Japanese: 鉄管, lit. "iron pipe"), also known as tetsu-ken or tettō (鉄刀, lit. "iron sword"), is a Japanese weapon that was used during the Edo period until the beginning of the 20th century. [1]

An open thread dedicated to general questions regarding the tekko or metal knuckles as used in Okinawan weapons traditions

2025年1月7日 · Primarily utilised as a cavalry weapon, Chinese warriors employed the dao for slashing and used its point for thrusting at opponents. While the straight-bladed jian was more popular, the curved dao was considered more practical and easier to wield.