8 most unusual ancient weapons

Chukonu
Chinese weapons, it can be called the progenitor of an automatic rifle. The department on wooden crossbow had 10 arrows that recharges when the triangular lever is pulled back after the shot. The last time chukonu seen in the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895, after the appearance of a firearm. On average, 10 gave the crossbow arrows for 15 seconds. Compared with the speed of recharge conventional bows and crossbows it was a great achievement. For more damage arrowhead lubricated poison flower of aconite.




Baton



We used the Maori tribes in New Zealand. This simple-looking thing was made of jade. For Maori, it was a sacred weapon. They gave names to their clubs and passed them on from generation to generation. Maori even believed that they contain their own mana (spiritual power). The baton was a symbol of their leadership.

Curved swords



Such curved swords worn by the Shaolin monks in China. These beautiful swords were forged in the shape of a hook, their owner could combine them and wear as a solid blade. Made in the shape of a crescent guard blocked the blow perfectly and literally cut through enemies. Ephesus was sharpened to attack the enemy at close range. The length of the sword was 121-188 cm. These swords were used mainly civilians, not the army.

Kpinga



Kpinga - a throwing knife that was used by experienced warriors of the tribe Azanda. They lived in Nubia, Africa region, which includes northern Sudan and the south of Egypt. This knife had a length of 55.88 cm and had 3 blades with a base in the center. The closest to the handle the blade was shaped like male genitalia and represented masculine power of its owner. The very design of the blades kpingi increases the chances as much as possible to hurt the enemy on contact. When the owner of the knife married, it is presented as a gift kpingu family of his future wife.

Skissor



It is a strange kind of weapon was used in gladiatorial combat in the Roman Empire. Metal cavity based skissora closed hand Gladiator, which made it possible to easily block the blows, as well as to apply their own. Skissor was made of solid steel and had a length of 45 cm. It was surprisingly light, allowing you to quickly strike.

Chakras



With this just do not play Frisbee. It is usually thrown vertically, rather than horizontally. This deadly metal circle was up to 30 cm in diameter. Its very sharp edges can easily cut off the arm or leg. This weapon has appeared in India, where it was used influential Sikhs. One way was throwing chakrams: unwinding of the ring on the index finger, and then a sharp movement of the wrist throw weapons at the enemy.

Qatar



It gave the Indian arms of his owner claws Wolverine, the blade was missing only the strength and cutting ability adamant. At first glance, Qatar - is one blade, but when you press the lever on the handle, the blade is divided into three - one in the middle and two at the sides. Three blade not only give weapons effectiveness, but also intimidate the enemy. The shape of the handle makes it easy to block the blows. But it is also important that the triple-blade can cut any Asian armor.

Chuang



Another Chinese weapons. Iron "hand" Chuang had claws at the ends of which are easily torn pieces of flesh from the body. Chuang of weight was enough to kill the enemy, but with claws it look even more eerie. If Chuang used the experienced warrior, he could pull off the soldiers with their horses. But the main purpose was to Zhuang pull shields out of the hands of opponents, leaving them vulnerable to deadly claws.

Source: fact-planet.ru

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