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⚫ The {{nihongo|'''kanabō'''|金棒|}} was a spiked/knobbed ] or ] used in ] as a ] by ] and their retainers. Other related weapons of this type are the '''nyoibo''', '''konsaibo''',<ref>Tuttle dictionary of the martial arts of Korea, China & Japan - Page 168 Daniel Kogan, Sun-Jin Kim - 1996</ref><ref>Pauley's Guide - A Dictionary of Japanese Martial Arts and Culture - Page 90 Daniel C. Pauley - 2009</ref> {{nihongo|'''tetsubō'''|鉄棒|}}, '''ararebo'''.<ref>Classical weaponry of Japan: special weapons and tactics of the ... - Page 91 Serge Mol - 2003</ref>Related solid iron weapons with no spikes or knobs are the ] and the ].<ref></ref>
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⚫ The {{nihongo|'''''kanabō'''''|金砕棒|}} (literally "metal stick" or "metal club") is a spiked or studded two-handed ] used in ] by ]. Other related weapons of this type are the '''''nyoibo''''', '''''konsaibo''''',<ref>Kogan, Daniel, and Sun-Jin Kim (1996). ''Tuttle dictionary of the martial arts of Korea, China & Japan''. p. 168.</ref><ref>Pauley, Daniel C. (2009). ''Pauley's Guide: A Dictionary of Japanese Martial Arts and Culture''. p. 90.</ref> {{nihongo|'''''tetsubō'''''|鉄棒|}}, and '''''ararebo'''''.<ref name=mol-91>Mol, Serge (2003). ''Classical weaponry of Japan: special weapons and tactics of the martial arts''. Kodansha International. p. 91.</ref> Related solid iron weapons with no spikes or studs are the ] (or '''''kanamuchi''''') and the ] (also known as a '''''gojo''''' or '''''kirikobo''''').<ref>Serge Mol (2003). ''Classical weaponry of Japan: special weapons and tactics of the martial arts''. Kodansha International. .</ref>
==Description==
⚫ Kanabō and the other related types of these club like weapons were constructed out of heavy wood, or made entirely from iron, with iron spikes or studs on one end. One or both ends of the wooden type clubs could be sheathed in iron. Kanabō type weapons came in all sizes and shapes with the largest ones being as tall as a man and a two-handed weapon while the smaller lighter ones were primarily one-handed and the length of a forearm.
⚫ The shape could be that of a baseball bat with a thick heavy end tapering towards a slender handle or they could be straight all the way from the handle to the end, with the shaft being round or multi faceted.<ref>Secrets of the samurai: a survey of the martial arts of feudal Japan By Oscar Ratti, Adele Westbrook p.305</ref><ref>Classical weaponry of Japan: special weapons and tactics of the martial arts By Serge Mol p.91</ref><ref>Heroes of the Grand Pacification: Kuniyoshi's Taiheiki eiyū den p.184</ref>


==Mythology== == Description ==
⚫ ''Kanabō'' and other related club-like weapons were constructed out of heavy ] or made entirely from ], with iron spikes or studs on one end. For wooden ''kanabō'', one or both ends could be covered with iron caps. ''Kanabō''-type weapons came in a wide variety of shapes and sizes; though the largest ones were as tall as a man, on average they measured roughly 55" in length. The ''Kanabō'' was typically intended for two-handed use, though one-handed versions exist which are more usually referred to as tetsubō and ararebō.
⚫ The kanabō was also a ], often used in tales by ] since they were reputedly extremely strong.<ref>Tigers, Devils, and Fools: A Guide to Japanese Proverbs By Edward Trimnell p.115</ref><ref>The Oriental economist, Volume 43 Tanzan Ishibaship.45</ref> Today there is a saying in Japanese: "Like giving a kanabō to an ]" — which means to give an extra advantage to someone who already has the advantage (the strong made stronger).<ref>The netsuke handbook Reikichi Ueda p.175</ref> A western rendering might be 'Like pouring gas on a fire'.


⚫ Their shape could be similar to that of a ], with a thicker outer end tapering towards a slender handle with a pommel, or, after the manner of a ], they could be straight all the way from the handle to the end. The shaft cross-section could be round (as in a baseball bat) or ]al; that is, multi-faceted with flat surfaces arrayed around the central axis.<ref>''Secrets of the samurai: a survey of the martial arts of feudal Japan''. By Oscar Ratti, Adele Westbrook. p. 305</ref><ref name=mol-91/><ref>''Heroes of the Grand Pacification: Kuniyoshi's Taiheiki eiyū den'', p. 184</ref>
==Use==
It has been said that one purpose of the ''kanabō'' type of weapons was to smash enemies' armor, bones and the legs of their warhorses.<ref>Advanced Stick Fighting - Page 50 Masaaki Hatsumi - 2005</ref> The art of using this cumbersome weapon, ''kanabō-jutsu'' or ''Tetsubo-jutsu'',<ref>Tuttle dictionary of the martial arts of Korea, China & Japan - Page 277 Daniel Kogan, Sun-Jin Kim - 1996</ref><ref>Comprehensive Asian fighting arts By Donn F. Draeger, Robert W. Smith p.83</ref> consisted of a mastery of both balance and strength; it required great skill to recover from a miss with the heavy club, which could leave a wielder open to a counter-attack.


==See also== == Mythology ==
⚫ The ''kanabō'' was also a ], often used in tales by '']'', who reputedly possessed ].<ref>Trimnell, Edward. ''Tigers, Devils, and Fools: A Guide to Japanese Proverbs''. p. 115.</ref><ref>Ishibashi, Tanzan. ''The Oriental Economist'', Volume 43. p. 45.</ref> This is alluded to by the Japanese ] "like giving a ''kanabō'' to an ''oni''{{-"}}—meaning to give an extra advantage to someone who already has the advantage (i.e. the strong made stronger).<ref>''The netsuke handbook''. Reikichi Ueda. p. 175.</ref>
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==Gallery== ==Gallery==
<gallery> <gallery widths="200" heights="200">
Image:Oni no kanabo.JPG|Kanabo File:Oni no kanabo.JPG|A ''kanabō''
Image:Oni.jpg|A ] of an ] armed with a kanabō. File:Oni.jpg|A ] of an ] armed with a ''kanabō''
Image:Kanabo-tetsubo 2.JPG|Close up picture of the iron spikes of a kanabo-tetsubo. File:Kanabo-tetsubo 2.JPG|A close-up of the iron spikes of a ''tetsubō''
Image:Kanabo with handle.jpg| Japanese ''kanabo''. File:Kanabo with handle.jpg|A Japanese ''kanabō''
Image:Kanabo tetsubo.jpg|Small antique Japanese wood club with iron covered ends and iron studs ''ararebo''.<ref>Classical weaponry of Japan: special weapons and tactics of the ... - Page 91 Serge Mol - 2003</ref> File:Kanabo tetsubo.jpg|A small antique Japanese wooden club with iron-covered ends and iron studs (''ararebō'')<ref name=mol-91/>
IMAGE:Kanabo tetsubo 2.JPG|Old Japanese wood club with iron spikes ''kanabo or tetsubo'' 4'9"tall and 4 lbs in weight. File:Kanabo tetsubo 2.JPG|An old Japanese wood club with iron spikes (a ''kanabō'' or ''tetsubō''), 4′ 9″ long and {{Convert|4|lb|kg|abbr=unit}} in weight
Image:Small tetsubo.JPG|Small Japanese solid iron club in the form of a tetsubo. File:Small tetsubo.JPG|A small ''tetsubō''
Image:Kanabo-tetsubo 3.JPG|Close up picture of the iron studs on an antique Japanese ''ararebo'', a small version of the ''kanabo''. File:Kanabo-tetsubo 3.JPG|A close-up of the iron studs on an antique Japanese ''ararebō'', a small version of the ''kanabō''
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Japanese weapon (war club)

Samurai holding a kanabō

The kanabō (金砕棒) (literally "metal stick" or "metal club") is a spiked or studded two-handed war club used in feudal Japan by samurai. Other related weapons of this type are the nyoibo, konsaibo, tetsubō (鉄棒), and ararebo. Related solid iron weapons with no spikes or studs are the kanemuchi (or kanamuchi) and the aribo (also known as a gojo or kirikobo).

Description

Kanabō and other related club-like weapons were constructed out of heavy wood or made entirely from iron, with iron spikes or studs on one end. For wooden kanabō, one or both ends could be covered with iron caps. Kanabō-type weapons came in a wide variety of shapes and sizes; though the largest ones were as tall as a man, on average they measured roughly 55" in length. The Kanabō was typically intended for two-handed use, though one-handed versions exist which are more usually referred to as tetsubō and ararebō.

Their shape could be similar to that of a baseball bat, with a thicker outer end tapering towards a slender handle with a pommel, or, after the manner of a Jō, they could be straight all the way from the handle to the end. The shaft cross-section could be round (as in a baseball bat) or polygonal; that is, multi-faceted with flat surfaces arrayed around the central axis.

Mythology

The kanabō was also a mythical weapon, often used in tales by oni, who reputedly possessed superhuman strength. This is alluded to by the Japanese saying "like giving a kanabō to an oni"—meaning to give an extra advantage to someone who already has the advantage (i.e. the strong made stronger).

Gallery

  • A kanabō A kanabō
  • A statue of an oni armed with a kanabō A statue of an oni armed with a kanabō
  • A close-up of the iron spikes of a tetsubō A close-up of the iron spikes of a tetsubō
  • A Japanese kanabō A Japanese kanabō
  • A small antique Japanese wooden club with iron-covered ends and iron studs (ararebō) A small antique Japanese wooden club with iron-covered ends and iron studs (ararebō)
  • An old Japanese wood club with iron spikes (a kanabō or tetsubō), 4′ 9″ long and 4 lb (1.8 kg) in weight An old Japanese wood club with iron spikes (a kanabō or tetsubō), 4′ 9″ long and 4 lb (1.8 kg) in weight
  • A small tetsubō A small tetsubō
  • A close-up of the iron studs on an antique Japanese ararebō, a small version of the kanabō A close-up of the iron studs on an antique Japanese ararebō, a small version of the kanabō

See also

References

  1. Kogan, Daniel, and Sun-Jin Kim (1996). Tuttle dictionary of the martial arts of Korea, China & Japan. p. 168.
  2. Pauley, Daniel C. (2009). Pauley's Guide: A Dictionary of Japanese Martial Arts and Culture. p. 90.
  3. ^ Mol, Serge (2003). Classical weaponry of Japan: special weapons and tactics of the martial arts. Kodansha International. p. 91.
  4. Serge Mol (2003). Classical weaponry of Japan: special weapons and tactics of the martial arts. Kodansha International. p. 106.
  5. Secrets of the samurai: a survey of the martial arts of feudal Japan. By Oscar Ratti, Adele Westbrook. p. 305
  6. Heroes of the Grand Pacification: Kuniyoshi's Taiheiki eiyū den, p. 184
  7. Trimnell, Edward. Tigers, Devils, and Fools: A Guide to Japanese Proverbs. p. 115.
  8. Ishibashi, Tanzan. The Oriental Economist, Volume 43. p. 45.
  9. The netsuke handbook. Reikichi Ueda. p. 175.

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