Armor+and+Weapons+of+the+Ninja


 * __ Weapons & Armor __**


 * __ Weapons: __ The ninja had a wide array of weapons, but here are some distinct weapons .**
 * Katana: **Most Ninjas preferred a sword called the Katana. It was usually between 60-73 cm long and was slightly curved. The Katana had many uses besides severing limbs. Some examples are; using the scabbard as a probing device, use the sword guard to gain foot holds, and flinging derbies to stun enemies momentarily before attacking. Before the Katana, a straight blade called the Ninjato was in it's pace. But it has no historical precedent and is probably a modern invention.


 * Kusarigama: ** The Kusarigama is a Japanese weapon that is made up of 3 parts. The Kama (which is like a sickle), the Kusari (the chain), and the Fundo (a heavy weight at the end of the Kusari). It was said to be made around the Muromachi Period. The method of which to use the Kusarigama was was to swing the weighted Kusari at the opponents weapon to entangle it in the Kusari. Then it's easy to get in close and take out the opponent with the Kama. Another method is to swing the Fundo at the person in the first place, to try to hit the opponent, that could cause serious damage (well out of range from the opponent).

**Shuriken** ** : ** That is now called a Ninja/throwing star, had many uses besides throwing. Depending on the type, it could even be used as a small knife. You could also stick them in the ground for someone to step on. When they were thrown, it wasn't usually intended to kill. The main targets for Shuriken were, feet, hands, face, or eyes. The other time they were thrown was when they were fleeing. The pursuer would probably hesitate if a sharp piece of metal was flying in there direction.


 * __Clothing:__ ** Usually they only wore navy blue, but it depended on the operation. It was just regular clothing.

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