金砕棒 Kanasai-bo

What is Kanasai-bo related to samurai weapons and Samurai Armor

"Kanasai-bo" is a type of striking weapon. It is a rod-shaped object that is reinforced by shaping hard wood such as evergreen oak, chestnut, and oak, wrapping it in an iron plate, and attaching sharp stars called rivets. Later, iron-made ones also appeared. The weapon itself is very heavy, and it is said that strong warriors with confidence in their physical strength used it.

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