Definitions by ♫ Highway to Hell ♫
Haori
The haori is a lightweight silk jacket used to help keep the kimono clean and dry. They vary in length and are considered an essential part of ceremonial kimono attire. They are meant to be worn open. It's usually taken off and folded up before one enters the place they are visiting.
Haori by ♫ Highway to Hell ♫ July 19, 2011
Ashiko
The Ashiko were spiked claws that were worn on the feet. This helped the Ninja climb faster and more efficiently on their missions.
Ashiko by ♫ Highway to Hell ♫ July 17, 2011
Kama
Kama are the basis of the kusari-gama. Kama is just the sickle on it's own. They are usually used in pairs and swung in various arcs, crescents etc.
All sorts of slashing motions combined with the forward momentum of the ninja they can cause some devastating damage. The blade of the Kama is roughly around 11-12 inches. The handle is slightly longer. Original sickles had a longer blade and shorter handle.
Kama by ♫ Highway to Hell ♫ July 17, 2011
Bokken
A bokken is a wooden sword usually used for sword training. When a student begins to work with a sword, he learns basic maneuvers with a bokken. However, the bokken can also be used as an effective weapon since it is made of strong, heavy wood. In fact, many Ninja preferred to use the bokken on a mission than a regular sword.
The reasons for this are that a bokken is lighter and easier to carry, there is no risk of cutting oneself, bokken are very easy to camouflage since they can be stained or painted, and, when using proper techniques, a bokken can easily break bones and damage internal organs.
Bokken by ♫ Highway to Hell ♫ July 17, 2011
Neko-te
Neko-te were usually used by the kunoichi (female ninja). The weapon is strong iron fingernails that were fastened into leather bands fitted on the fingers, and resembled claws (not like that of of the shuko, ashiko) and were also dipped in poisons. The eyes were a favorite spot for slashing.
Neko-te by ♫ Highway to Hell ♫ July 17, 2011
Kyoketsu-shogei
The Kyoketsu-shogei was a knife attached to one end of a long cord made of women's or horse hair, or sometimes chain. On the other end of the cord was a ring.
The knife from the Kyoketsu-shogei could be used in close quarters or swung around by holding on to the ring.
Kyoketsu-shogei by ♫ Highway to Hell ♫ July 16, 2011