Top 15 Incredibly Weird Weapons of Ancient Times
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Mankind has always been very fascinated with weapons. They always has, and always will, fight wars. Initially, they used weapons to hunt but that soon transformed into killing fellow humans.
We evolved and along with us the weapons did as well. Now we have weapons of such destructive power that it is not even easy to imagine. But back when these modern weapons weren’t around, war was very different.
The weapons of choice was very different, some being plain unusual.
The List of 15 Incredibly Weird Weapons of Ancient Times
1. Chu Ko Nu
2. Man Catcher
3. Emeici
4. Urumi
5. Greek Fire
6. Bagh Nakh
7. Bill Hook
8. Shuriken
9. Fletched Javelin
10. Chakram
11. Scissor
12. Zhua
13. Net
14. Caltrop
15. Kpinga
What are The Incredibly Weird Weapons of Ancient Times?
1. Chu Ko Nu
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One of the first automatic weapons, the operation of the Chu Ko Nu is something any child could have thought up, and something Nerf has managed to perfect. A repeating crossbow where bolts are loaded into the box on the top, it’s not subtle or stealthy, but it also doesn’t fire very far, preferring to throw a lot of ammo at a problem.
2. Man Catcher
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One of the strangest weapons in history was more commonly used in city streets rather than on the field of battle: the man catcher. Interestingly, it was one of the few medieval weapons that was designed specifically to incapacitate an opponent without killing or injuring him.While some man catchers had spikes on them, which were clearly designed to cause injury, the vast majority were simply a wooden shaft with a two-pronged blunted fork at the end. They were used by the night watchmen and guards of medieval towns to pin down the limbs of troublemakers or criminals. This restrained them until help arrived or they calmed down.
3. Emeici
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A traditional Chinese martial arts weapon. Emeici used for stabbing. They are a pair of metal rods with sharp ends. They are typically mounted on a detachable ring worn on the middle finger, allowing them to spin and be elaborately manipulated. These weapons originated at Mount Emei. They are a piece of equipment used in wu shu to this day. These are used for ‘open palm’ techniques, and are similar to ‘judges pens’.
4. Urumi
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Part whip and part sword, the Urumi’s floppy looks will lull enemies into a false sense of security, then cut them to absolute ribbons after they fall down laughing. It can also be worn as a belt if your wardrobe requires more danger.
5. Greek Fire
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A deadly concoction of naphtha and quicklime, Greek Fire is an early example of how fatally awesome science can be when it’s used to cause problems, rather than solve them. One of the earliest flamethrowers, it was devised to burn ships since it ignites when it hits water.
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6. Bagh Nakh
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The bagh nakh (“tiger’s claw”) was an unusual weapon invented in India. Although no one knows for sure when it first appeared, it grew in popularity after being adopted by the Nihang Sikh warriors sometime after 1500.In short, it was a form of knuckle duster, easily concealed in the palm and made up of four or five metal claws that were used to slash at the opponent. Nihang Sikhs often carried them in their turbans as concealed weapons but also fought with them in battle on occasion.
7. Bill Hook
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Evolving from the agricultural bill hook, the martial bill hook (sometimes called the “English bill” or just the “bill”) was a relatively common weapon in the late Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Its flexibility and simple construction made it the weapon of choice of many poor soldiers or drafted peasants.Its design varied significantly across Europe, but it was consistently a multipurpose weapon. Its broad, curved head could be used to slash in a similar fashion to a glaive, while the small hook on the end could catch the edges of armor plate and drag opponents to the ground or off their mounts. Later, bill hooks also had a long spike on top that allowed them to be used as spears or pikes if needed.
8. Shuriken
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The beloved throwing star favored by ninjas in Hollywood, the Shuriken was developed by people too lazy to actually learn how to throw knives properly. It’s more difficult to get them to stop sticking in things, and are terrible for EDC in any normal pocket.
9. Fletched Javelin
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Most of us know that javelins were commonly used across the Greek and Roman worlds. However, many don’t know that javelins were used well into the medieval period and beyond.In fact, medieval javelins were more advanced than their ancient counterparts and were a lot more accurate. These special medieval weapons, often called fletched javelins, had feather fletchings at the bottom of their shafts which steadied the javelin in flight.
10. Chakram
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Throwing knives features prominently in our television and video games, but the Indian equivalent, a battle quoit, is even more bizarre. A sharpened metal disc, the chakram, or chakkar, is effectively a war frisbee.It has been used by the nomadic Akali Nihang Sikhs for hundreds of years, though the oldest accounts of its use date back more than 2,000 years. They can vary significantly in size, from little wider than a hand to over 0.6 meters (2 ft) wide.
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11. Scissor
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The Scissor was a type of Roman gladiator, meaning “cutter, cleaver, render. This type of gladiator fought using a weapon consisting of a hardened steel tube that encased the gladiator’s entire forearm, with the hand end capped off and a semicircular blade attached to it. A handle inside the tube might have allowed the gladiator to maintain control in the heat of battle. This weapon might have been both deadly and versatile. The gladiator could use his protected arm to block his opponent’s blows and quickly counterattack. The shape of the blade being such that even the slightest touch could cause a serious wound.
12. Zhua
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Incredibly odd-looking Chinese weapon, the zhua’s conspicuous iron “hand” at the end had sharp claw-like nails that would impale flesh, and then tear it off from the body. “This was designed to take away shields. And when that shields out of the way, your face is next.” The Zhua would have been primarily used for ripping and tearing at the enemy, though the sheer weight of the weapon could have also made it a useful bludgeoning tool.
13. Net
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Nets have been used in warfare by many different cultures for millennia, but they reached the height of their popularity in the gladiatorial arenas of ancient Rome. The gladiator games began as reenactments of real battles, with most gladiators wearing the gear of either Romans or their common enemies. Over time, however, the gladiator games—and the gladiator classes—developed a culture of their own.Most gladiators wore large, elaborate helmets featuring everything from animal crests to exaggerated trims. While these helmets were impressive, they could also put the fighter at a disadvantage, especially when pitted against a retiarius.
14. Caltrop
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Despite being a relatively obscure weapon even today, the caltrop has been employed with considerable success for at least 2,000 years. In its basic form, a caltrop is a piece of iron fashioned into four equally long points.It is assembled so that if it is dropped on the ground, a point faces straight up. This innovation made them relatively easy to quickly scatter over a wide area because no skill was required to lay them.
15. Kpinga
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Using a throwing knife requires a fair bit of skill. Of course, the user needs to be able to throw the weapon accurately, which takes practice on its own. But he also needs to judge the distance and work out how to throw the blade so that the sharp end hits the target.Many cultures around the world have used various innovations to get around this. Like the aforementioned chakram, the Japanese shuriken is deadly no matter which part of the weapon hits the target, while the boomerang has a much larger surface area that can cause damage.
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