Talk:Weaponry

Ooh, I like. How about some personal weapons that a noble might use in duels, types of daggers infiltrators might use to stab people in the back, that sorta thing? Just a suggestion, I'm too lazy to follow through on it myself. Olik 00:58, 1 July 2006 (CEST)

See my article on duels for a few weapons that might be used. To be honest I'm not sure about daggers used by infiltrators - about the only assassination weapon I can recall offhand is a pair of pistols disguised as a fully-functioning knife and fork set, but that's gunpowder era.--Egregious 16:31, 3 July 2006 (CEST)

Eastern Weaponry

I see Shoenaemaeh has added the Katana. I have no objection to the inclusion of Japanese blades - they are, after all, justifiably famous - but I suspect that it may be a substantial amount of work. For a start, adding the Katana demands the addition of wakizashi, tanto, tachi, notachi, ootachi et cetera, et cetera. Furthermore, because of their undoubted 'coolness', Japanese blades have come to occupy a certain position in popular culture whereby nearly everyone is keen to set him or herself up as an authority. Picking through the minefield of different names, misapplications and transliteration (as far as I'm aware we don't have a Japanese transliteration policy) will be rather difficult. Are there any people out there who are really knowledgeable about Japaneses swordsmanship (rather than knowledgeable in the kind of fanboy way that I know I am, and I suspect most internet denizens are)?--Egregious 13:08, 24 July 2006 (CEST)

For example, in his excellent history of swordfighting By The Sword, Richard Cohen mentions katana, tachi, ko-bizen, kabatsuchi, no tachi, ka radachi, shinai, kyo-mono, kunihiro, kozuka, koshigatana, mamori-gatana, mino-mono, arami meizukushi, tsurugi, daisho, bokuto, sosho-mono, metezashi, tosu, tanto, wakizashi, tsobokiri no tsurugi, aikuchi, osatune kaji, chokuto, agari-tachi, umabari, nodachi and mikusa no kan-dakara. It's an encyclopedianist's nightmare! [On a sidenote, Cohen also mentions the Japanese word tsujigiri, which apparently means to try out a new sword on a chance passerby. Japan: So Much Cooler]--Egregious 13:42, 24 July 2006 (CEST)

Ok, I've thought of a possible solution. How about a specific section on Japanese weaponry, separate from the others? I am aware that some people like to RP having Japanese, or other non-occidental Medieval weaponry, and others like to stick to European weaponry. Having a specific section would allow both groups to choose as they saw fit. A brief explanation in the introductory paragraph could outline the distinction. ('The main list is focused on European weaponry in use during the Medieval period. Weaponry from other parts of the world (for example, Japanese blades) are included in further sections.') I suppose we might end up needing a section on Chinese swords et cetera.

I'm not sure though. I'm no expert on Wiki protocol.--Egregious 11:11, 2 August 2006 (CEST)

Is it time to split of the Asian weapons to their own page? Perhaps a page for the siege techniques and weapons as well. --Tinsley 17:43, 10 May 2008 (CEST)

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Some info you have on the naginata is incorrect...

The naginata was never really in favour, originally it was designed as a weapon for women to wield however when such weapons grew in weight it became adopted for warfare. The katana was always considered better until to swordmasters of each of there respective weapons argued over it, fought and 7 seconds later only the guy with the naginata was left standing. After this naginata calvary was introduced as a truely dangerous force and it was only after the rifle became a common weapon that the naginata fell out of favour permently due to the inability to sheath it while carrying a rifle. Shadow 22:52, 10 December 2006 (CET)

Amended so that the naginata's entry is restricted to a description of its characteristics and use.--Egregious 18:56, 21 April 2007 (CEST)

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"Besiegers might countermine, digging into the tunnel themselves to kill the engineers, or digging underneath the initial tunnel before it reached their walls and attempting to collapse that tunnel."

Just want to check this rather than editing it if I'm wrong. Shouldn't "Besiegers" be "the besieged"? --The1exile 15:49, 2 August 2006 (CEST)

Well spotted, yes it should.--Egregious 17:44, 2 August 2006 (CEST)

Mhmm... just wondering where a Kusari-Gama would go to, it's basically a sickle and a mace mounted on opposite ends of a chain. Maybe a miscellaneous weapons section could be added? Will not move ahead without advice. -Artemician

I suggest you add it as a note to flail? --The1exile 14:57, 8 October 2006 (CEST)

No, as in it's a sickle and a mace on both ends of a chain. There is no handle. -Artemician

Like numbchucks, sort of? By the way you can sign your comments by putting --~~~~. --The1exile 16:06, 8 October 2006 (CEST)

I think it's nunchaku. Numbchucks is how it's commonly pronounced for some reason. - Steve2609 8 October 2006

It is, I dunno though. This looks more to be a sickle on a chain. the nace end is actually the weight used to swing it. --The1exile 16:51, 8 October 2006 (CEST)

Maybe a misc. weapon section would be good. There are tons of weapons that aren't in those categories. Also, I think it is a sickle. The mace on the end is used like a flail since it is generally more effective than throwing a curved blade at people. It's been a while though, so I'm not sure. Were Kamas mentioned? How about Chakram? - Steve2609 8 October 2006

Okay, i did some research. Apparently, a Kusari-gama is a sickle(kama/gama) with a weighted mace attached to the end. Combatants used the mace to disable opponents, then moved closer to engage with the sickle. And yes, there is a handle. --Artemician 10:54, 10 October 2006 (CEST)--