Kanabō / Tetsubō (Spiked War Club)
Heavy Impact / Power weapon
Quick Facts
OriginJapan (Kamakura / Muromachi Period (13th-16th C.))
Wield TypeDouble-handed
MaterialOak wood covered in iron plates and studs / forged metal
Length120 - 180 cm cm
Weight3.5 - 6.0 kg kg
History
Legendary two-handed war club wielded by elite heavy samurai warriors. In Japanese folklore, inextricably linked with Oni demons ("Oni-ni-kanabō" - giving a club to a demon).
About
The crushing weight and iron studs (Arare) break samurai helmets, shatter horse legs, and instantly smash through any sword guard.