Another Chinese? Martial arts weapon
 

Hello all,

Here is another treasure I found as a result of my recent move.

All wrought iron, handmade, and old, I would judge it to be mid 19th century, give or take. I picked it up from the same source and at the same time as the sai, or "hairpin" I posted recently.

This is a type of "fist load weapon" it seems to be a variant of the yawara which is a short stick that fits in your hand, long enough that the ends stick out when a fist is wrapped around it. There are several other Japanese / Okinawan fist load weapons such as the tekko and suntetsu.

That's a cool thing, but look out carrying it. I bet it's considered knucks for law enforcement purposes...

That is an interesting item. Thank you for sharing. Can you take a picture with it in your hand as you feel it would be held for use.

Sure!

I think this is the right way to hold it for use. An old girlfriend who competed in martial arts/weapons in China years ago held it like this, but I'm sure it could be wielded in several different ways if necessary, depending on the use.

Thank you very much for putting this up. I think this is a real jem.

Yes, a Chinese friend who was second in her age/weight class in the nation (China) in Wushu weapons drill liked it a lot.

I've never seen another like it.

I have never seen another like it either. :)