Lajatang (Crescent Moon Polearm)
Polearm / Crescent weapon
Quick Facts
Martial Arts
OriginChina (Shaolin / Wushu) (Ming / Qing Dynasty)
Wield TypeDouble-handed
MaterialForged steel crescent heads on both shaft ends
Length180 - 210 cm cm
Weight2.2 - 3.8 kg kg
History
Exotic Chinese polearm featuring crescent moon blades at both ends of the shaft. Used by Shaolin monks to trap spears and deliver dual-ended slashes without body turns.
About
Both shaft ends are deadly active. Enables rapid figure-eight twirling, trapping opponent spear shafts inside the crescent corner, and striking with the rear end.