What is this weapon?

[Queequeg]

Originally Posted by katana

Hi Queequeg,
the 'clip' is so quick it is difficult to see clearly. Judging by the movements of the arms etc I would say they are a form of 'nunchuku'.

By the way, 'Moby Dick' is one of my favorite classic stories

Regards David

Unfortunately for me, I haven't been able to find a better clip of that weapon. I know that in the film there is more to this scene, but I don't have any video upload capability.

I'm hoping that maybe someone could tell what they are based on the guy's movements. Or, better yet, maybe someone has used them in some kind of kung fu training.

I get the impression of blades on short chains, but I can't be sure.

[Atlantia]

Also, I wouldn't get too hung up on trying to locate them in 'reality'. From a propmasters POV the 2nd and 3rd MM movie were a complete joy as many of the weapons were adapted or scratch built. A real challenge for the armourers for sure!
After the success of the first movie, the second was very much expanded and included some fantastic functioning improvised weapons. My personal favourite was 'The Mighty Wizz' arm mounted crossbow with 'push down' attached cocking lever. The third movie got the hollywood treatment in terms of buget, so the improvised 'post apocalypse' array of weapons is huge! I think the chained blades are just a great example of a weapon desigend and made for the movie.

If you DO want to hunt them down, then you could register on:
http://propreplicas.yuku.com/
And ask over there (I'm 'Battlestar Atlantia' over there).
BTW, fav scene? at 0.19? The little plane?

[Queequeg]

Originally Posted by Atlantia

Also, I wouldn't get too hung up on trying to locate them in 'reality'. From a propmasters POV the 2nd and 3rd MM movie were a complete joy as many of the weapons were adapted or scratch built. A real challenge for the armourers for sure!
After the success of the first movie, the second was very much expanded and included some fantastic functioning improvised weapons. My personal favourite was 'The Mighty Wizz' arm mounted crossbow with 'push down' attached cocking lever. The third movie got the hollywood treatment in terms of buget, so the improvised 'post apocalypse' array of weapons is huge! I think the chained blades are just a great example of a weapon desigend and made for the movie.

If you DO want to hunt them down, then you could register on:
http://propreplicas.yuku.com/
And ask over there (I'm 'Battlestar Atlantia' over there).
BTW, fav scene? at 0.19? The little plane?

Thanks for all of the information.

I'm sorry, I forgot to put in the link in my previous message. My favorite scene was at 00:19 in this clip:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGOauBA6exQ

They just keep coming, and coming, and coming...