Post by Hilja Kukkanen/Sasha Pisarev on May 10, 2008 3:48:17 GMT -5
I am not sure if this is perfectly accurate, but, I've been using it since Red Infinity!
Katana: A sword with a slightly curved blade and sharp edge.
Wakizashi: A sword which is shorter than a Katana.
Naginata: A pole with a blade on the end.
Butterfly Swords: Two short swords used in graceful motions.
Tanto: Japanese Knife
Kama: A farm tool used to cut weeds, looks like a raptor claw on a short stick.(a.k.a. sickle)
Bo: Large staff
Jo: Shorter staff
Keibo: A small stick for close fighting.
Ebo: An even smaller stick for close ranged fighting.
Tonfa: Looks like a police baton.
Nunchaku: Two sticks connected with chain or rope.
Shuriken: Small sharp object which is thrown at the enemy (example: a throwing star.)
Kusari Gama: A curved blade on a chain. What Kohaku uses
No-daichi: A large (6ft long) two-handed katana.
Sai: A weapon with a large crossgaurd used for bludgeoning.
Chijikiri: A spear with a chain attached to the end, which can be used to entangle an opponent.
Balisong: a.k.a. butterfly knife. A folding knife from the Philippines
Kris: Indonesian dagger with a long wavy blade.
Kau sin ke: 4 or more iron bars linked end to end by short lengths of chain, an Asian flail.
Bagh Nakh: A.K.A. "tiger claws" a set of metal blades which are used like cat's claws and worn on the palms.
Chakram: a really sharp Frisbee like weapon.
Gunsen: A beautiful fan like weapon.
Swords, Daggers, and Knives:
Basilard: a medieval dagger with a tapered blade.
Broadsword: A long heavy sword with a broad blade.
Claymore: A huge broadsword used with two hands.
Cutlass: A short curved pirate sword for slashing.
Dagger: A large knife used for stabbing.
Dirk: A Scottish dagger.
Falchion: a short broad medieval sword with a sharp point.
Great Sword: A large (over 6 ft) two handed sword.
Knife
Khopesh: Bronze age weapon with a heavy curvy blade.
Longsword: Thinner than the broadsword but just as long, used with one hand.
Machete: a large jungle knife used for slashing.
Rapier: A 2-edged sword with a narrow pointed blade. Used for thrusting.
Saber: A light, flexible, fencing or dueling sword.
Scimitar: A Middle-Eastern sword with a curved blade.
Short Sword: a short sword.
Stiletto: A thin Italian dagger favored by assassins.(usually thrown)
Scythe: What the grim reaper uses.
Sickle: a type of scythe but with a shorter handle
Poles, Staffs, Spears, Axes, etc.
Axe:
Bardiche: a large bladed axe.
Brandistock: an iron walking staff with three concealed blades. It turns into a trident like weapon when blades are released.
Crow's Beak: A beak shaped object on a stick for cracking armor.
Club: A weapon used to bash, crush, and pulverize.
Halberd: A long pole with a pike and an axe at the end.
Hammer: A bashing weapon which can be thrown.
Lance: A long weapon used on horse back.
Javelin: a pole with a sharp end which is thrown.
Mace: A spiked staff or club.
Morning star: A spiked ball on a stick.
Pike: a pole with a pointed head.
Polearm: Long hafted weapons designed for two-hands.
Glaive: A polearm with a long curving blade.
Fauchard: a type of glaive.
Quarterstaff: A long, thick staff
Staff: A long stick.
Trident: A long, fork like weapon.
Spear: A thrusting or throwing weapon with long shaft and sharp head or blade
Scepter: a staff with a ,etalic symbol on top usually used by priests
Pitchfork: Weapon of choice among farmers and Satan.
Misc. Weapons
Blow Gun: 6-7 ft pole which poison darts are blown out of.
Boomerang: an aerodynamic crescent shaped weapon thrown at an opponent.
Brass Knuckles: A set of metal finger rings or guards attached to a transverse piece and worn over the front of the doubled fist.
Caltrop: Clusters of sharp spikes thrown on the ground in hopes that opponent will step on them.
Cat of Nine Tails: A whip with nine straps rather than one.
Dart: a pointed edge needle attached to a few feathers.usually covered with some kind of posion
Flail: A ball chained to a stick.
Scourge: Several leather whips often studded with barbs, nails, and glass.
Sling: A strap used to throw stones.
Slingshot: A Y shaped weapon with a sling which launches stones.
Whip: A weapon with a handle and lash.
Crossbow: A powerful T shaped bow held horizontally.
Longbow: A bow held vertically and used to launch arrows.
Unusual Weapons:
Yo-Yo
Mirror
Magical Flute
Broom
Shovel