Elephant Sword

fearn · 2nd March 2008, 03:24 AM

Olikara,

I remember in one book on Chinese weapons, an "elephant trunk sword" was something like a hook sword (tip recurved like an elephant's trunk). In the wikipedia, it sounds like the weapon may have been shaped like an elephant trunk, rather than wielded by an elephant. Can't tell for certain, but that's my guess.

Katana,

actually, that elephant flail gizmo makes more sense than the sword. Neat find!

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2nd March 2008, 03:24 AM	#28
fearn Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,247	Olikara, I remember in one book on Chinese weapons, an "elephant trunk sword" was something like a hook sword (tip recurved like an elephant's trunk). In the wikipedia, it sounds like the weapon may have been shaped like an elephant trunk, rather than wielded by an elephant. Can't tell for certain, but that's my guess. Katana, actually, that elephant flail gizmo makes more sense than the sword. Neat find! F