Kusari-fundo / Manriki-gusari (Weighted Chain)
Flexible / Concealed weapon
Quick Facts
Martial Arts
OriginJapan (Ninjutsu / Koryū Masaki-ryu) (Edo Period (17th C. - Masaki Toshimitsu))
Wield TypeSingle/Double-handed
MaterialSteel chain with forged iron weights on both ends
Length45 - 80 cm cm
Weight0.3 - 0.6 kg kg
History
Traditional concealed weapon of Japanese castle guards and samurai created by Master Masaki Toshimitsu (Masaki-ryu). Consists of a short chain (approx. 45-80 cm) with iron weights.
About
Concealable inside the palm. Enables lightning-fast weight strikes to the face, trapping Katana blades between chain links, and joint-locking wrists.