People always did to create a murder weapon.
Today, when the military industry is developing more and more rapidly, almost daily reported on the new types of weapons, armed drones, destructive missiles and many other mechanisms by which you can easily take away a person’s life. In this post we will talk about more ancient weapons, but not swords, axes and spears: weapons, about which speech will go, owned only favorites, so it was dangerous.
10. Madu
In ancient times, Hindus and Muslims were forbidden to carry weapons, so, improvising, they have created an object that looks like an ordinary working tool or utensil, but in fact was a weapon that could be deadly. Madu was done from the crossed horns of the antelope. Sticking to the sides of the horns were perfect, to attack the enemy rear, but, of course, those who were wearing Madu claimed that it is a means of self-defense, and no more.
9. Haldia
One of the most fearsome weapons created in India – a dagger, Haldia. These daggers were worn by a Rajput caste of warriors code of honor which reminded the samurai code. Halada, like a small sword, but he has two blades that makes its use more difficult. However, those who have honed their skills in battles with the help of Haldia, can attack the enemy from both sides!
8. Kakuta
Kakuta is a spiked ring comes from ancient Japan. Although the form of Kakuta seems small and harmless, it was one of the most dangerous weapons of female ninja. In such rings is from 1 to 3 spikes, making the punch, which he put on, deadly – especially if it is applied in vulnerable parts of the body. Especially dangerous were Kakuta with poisoned spikes.
7. Sodagari
Sodagari was used by the Edo police for catching criminals. With this spiked pole police could, throwing him forward sharply, tangling the clothes of the perpetrator in order to make it easier to disarm. The name “sodagari” is translated as “zaputyvaet sleeves”. It was convenient to separate the samurai during the battle – no other legal way was not: any other weapon could kill the samurai who were forbidden by the law (to kill the samurai could only the other samurai).
6. Atlatl
One of the oldest types of weapons, atlatl ancestor of bows and arrows. Atlatl could only be used at short distance, the spears, which were metal with this simple mechanism, developed a speed of 0.1 km/h! The weapon was so effective that some scientists suggest that it is because of its use by human population extinct mammoths. Atlatl so fast because it is a weapon made of wood is surprisingly flexible. It was used on all continents, except Africa; the Europeans saw it was used by the Aztecs in the 16th century.
5. Hopes
Ancient Egyptian weapons, hopes is a kind of a cross between a battle axe and sword. Before hopes began to be used as a weapon, he was a symbol of power of the Pharaoh, but because of the effectiveness in the battles they began to equip the army and even cut down trees. Hopes were made of bronze, therefore, was extremely difficult, and the use of it was difficult, however, due to the weight (and also because of the curved shape) his killing power has surpassed all expectations.
4. Tsestus
Although tsestus is not a deadly weapon, it deserves mention: it is perfectly protected hands fist fighters during the battles in Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome and was used by soldiers as a shield. The difference between tsestus and modern Boxing gloves – in the materials of which they were made: the Greeks used leather belts and iron plates, spikes and blades that turned the remedy into a weapon for a deadly reception.
3. Hotel
It looks like a sword weapon appeared in ancient Ethiopia; the use of it was very difficult because of its shape. Initially soteli were very popular, but later in Ethiopia, and in Europe realized that its not only difficult to make – it is also ineffective in close combat because of its excessive length. The only good feature of this weapon is that you strike them difficult to repel with the shield!
2. Bonder knife
This dagger with a short blade T-shape was created to near fights and sudden attacks. Bonder knife to take a hand so that the blade protruded from the knuckle between the index and middle fingers. There is similar to his design of the sword, which is more suited for long battles than to rapid attacks. Bonder knife is still used in different parts of the world for self-defense, but it is a very ancient kind of weapon.
1. Bagh Nakh
Nakh Bagh, also known as “tiger claws” is a weapon that came from ancient India and Japan. There are 4 to 5 curved blades that are designed to break the muscle of the enemy – they are too short to reach the internal organs. The weapon was popular among assassins who used deadly poisons coupled with “tiger claws” for a precise and deadly blow. In addition, such weapons were wearing women for self-defense from strangers and wild animals.
