Emeici
峨嵋刺 · éméi cì
Literally: Emei spikes
A pair of metal rods with sharp points on a ring worn on the middle finger, spun in the palm; the weapon is named after Mount Emei.
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ChinaAbout the weapon
Emeici (峨嵋刺), translated as Emei daggers or Emei spikes, take their name from Mount Emei, where according to sources they arose. When they arose, we have not been able to establish. The weapon consists of a pair of metal rods with sharp ends meant for stabbing. They are usually fixed on a detachable ring worn on the middle finger, so the rods can be spun. They are used for open-hand techniques and resemble a weapon called judge's pens. The point is to confuse the opponent by spinning the points while closing in to stab; the weapon can also be easily hidden for a surprise attack. Emeici are still part of wushu equipment today. Similar Japanese weapons are considered to be the shōbō and the suntetsu.