The pata was a weapon of Indian design first used by its ancient warrior caste, the Maratha, though it eventually spread throughout most of India. It was essentially a sword co… See more

Roman boxing was often deadly. While even an empty-handed punch can prove fatal, Roman … See more

A simple but effective weapon once wielded by samurai, the suntetsuwas a handheld iron bar that usually had a ring attached to the center. The ring was worn around the middle fing… See more

The Turkana people, as well as a number of neighboring communities, have been found to wear finger knives as both tools and weapons. These finger knives are known as c… See more