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Jitte
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Weight: 0.7 lbs (0.3kg)
Price Range: C60-150
Damage Modifier: x4
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Type: N/A
Range: Melee
Capacity: N/A
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The jitte is a traditional Japanese weapon similar to a truncheon,
consisting of an iron or other type of metal shaft with a hook attached to
the side. Primarily a defensive weapon, the jitte's hook is used to catch or
deflect blows from a sword. The jitte can also be employed offensively to
deliver thrusts and strikes, or to pin an opponent.
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Tonfa
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Weight: 0.5 lbs (0.2kg)
Price Range: C50-350
Damage Modifier: x4
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Type: N/A
Range: Melee
Capacity: N/A
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Known more commonly as a side-handle baton in America, the tonfa was a
originally a traditional weapon of Japanese origin. Delivering high-power
thrusts, strikes, and blows, the tonfas offensive capabilities are matched
evenly with its ability to block, entangle, and control an opponent. Tonfas
were extensively employed by police officers in the United States for
decades during the 20th century before losing popularity to the expandable
baton toward the end of the millenium.
Tonfa made from wood and from polycarbonate plastic are still commonly
available, though the weapon is truly effective only in the hands of a
trained user.
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Manriki-gusari
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Weight: 1.0 lbs (0.5kg)
Price Range: C35-75
Damage Modifier: x3
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Type: N/A
Range: Melee
Capacity: N/A
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Comprised of a chain with blunt weights attached to either end, the Manriki-
gusari for its complex name is a simple weapon. The user of this weapon can
entangle an opponent with one end and strike the opponent with the other.
Easy to conceal, variations on this weapon are making a comeback.
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Nunchaku
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Weight: 0.7 lbs (0.3kg)
Price Range: C45-125
Damage Modifier: x4
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Type: N/A
Range: Melee
Capacity: N/A
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Made famous by their appearance in popular culture as a ninja weapon, the
nunchaku has created a cult following amongst teenage gang members,
especially in Asian street gangs. Made from two lengths of wood or metal
attached at the ends by a chain or cord, this martial artists' weapon uses a
difficult to master but visually impressive spinning movement to defend and
strike.
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Jo Stick
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Weight: 0.4 lbs (0.2kg)
Price Range: C30-150
Damage Modifier: x4
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Type: N/A
Range: Melee
Capacity: N/A
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This weapon, a simple short staff made from a length of maple, is used in
the martial art Aikido. Jodo, the art of the Jo stick, teaches both
offensive and defensive techniques whereby one can attack using thrusts or
blows to vital spots, or block strikes, bar an oppenents' limbs and control
them, or even disarm an aggressor. The weapon itself is still effective in
the hands of a beginner, since the jo stick is so well balanced to deliver
hits.
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Walking Stick
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Type: N/A
Range: Melee
Capacity: N/A
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A description and statistics for this weapon are pending. All descriptions
and stats are tentative and under restructuring.
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