Kagi-Nawa
The Kagi-Nawa ( Japanese 鉤 縄 throwing anchor ) is a Japanese cutting weapon and a tool at the same time.
description
The Kagi-Nawa consists of a multi-pronged metal hook to which an approximately 10 meter long rope is attached. The anchor is usually made of iron and has a round or square cross-section. At the end there is usually an eyelet that is used to attach the rope.
use
The Kagi-Nawa was used by Japanese soldiers to climb buildings and ramparts. It also served as a multi-purpose tool, among other things to secure boats, hang up armor at night or knock down obstacles. He was led by the soldiers on the saddle.
literature
- Max Jähns: Development history of the old defensive weapons: with an appendix about the firearms . ES Mittler, 1899, Original from Harvard University, Digitized December 5, 2005
- Johann Christian Seiz: The Turks, a warrior nation: how they came about, a great empire founded in three parts of the world . Verlag G. Heckenast, 1854, original from Harvard University, digitized 26 Aug 2008
- George Cameron Stone , Donald J. LaRocca: A glossary of the construction, decoration and use of arms and armor in all countries and in all times , illustrated edition, Courier Dover Publications, 1999, p. 332, ISBN 978-0-486-40726 -5