Chinese fork weapon

[ZhenjieWu]

These kind of weapons were usually used by local police, together with another one-iron ruler (a simple iron board, about 1m long).

[Chris Evans]

ZhenjieWu

Could you tell us a little more? Are you atlking about Okinawa or other pasrts of Asia?

Cheers
Chris

[ZhenjieWu]

Originally Posted by Chris Evans

ZhenjieWu

Could you tell us a little more? Are you atlking about Okinawa or other pasrts of Asia?

Cheers
Chris

Sure. Weapons like this were often used by Chinese local forces who did the same job as modern cops. Especially in the Tang dynasty (AD 618—AD 907). This kind of weapon was not in the list of weapons used by ancient Chinese regular army. Ancient Chinese cops used another weapon named iron ruler whose length was about 1 m. The third equipment of those people were long iron chain, whose function seemed to be handcuffs.

ZhenJie Wu

[Chris Evans]

ZhenjieWu

Could you tell us a little more? Are you talking about Okinawa or other regions of Asia?

Cheers
Chris

[fearn]

Hi Chris,

According to the older texts, sai were often used by Okinawan constables. I'd guess that the Chinese form was also often carried by constables too.

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