Tokko / Vajra (Esoteric Dagger Peg)
Concealed / Pressure point weapon
Quick Facts
OriginTibet / Japan (Ninjutsu / Shingon Buddhism) (Antiquity / 9th-16th Century)
Wield TypeSingle-handed
MaterialForged bronze or brass with dual pointed ends
Length12 - 18 cm cm
Weight0.15 - 0.35 kg kg
History
Esoteric ritual object of Buddhist Yamabushi monks and concealed weapon in Ninjutsu. Consists of a short bronze rod with a central waist grip and pointed prongs at both ends.
About
Concealable in the palm. Used for lightning jabs to pressure points (Kyusho), crushing hand bones, and stripping knife blades.