Originating in China, the meteor hammer consists of two iron balls connected by a rope or chain. It was used for striking, entangling, and disarming opponents. ¹⁾

This weapon was used by the Aztecs and was made from obsidian blades embedded in a wooden club. It could cause devastating injuries due to the sharpness of the blades. ²⁾

Hailing from South India, the urumi is a flexible sword-like weapon made of multiple interlocking steel blades. It requires considerable skill to wield due to its flexibility. ³⁾

The chakram is a circular throwing weapon originating from the Indian subcontinent. It can be thrown with great accuracy and force and has a sharp outer edge. ⁴⁾

Used in Chinese martial arts, deer horn knives resemble the antlers of a deer. They are dual-wielded and provide the user with a range of striking and trapping techniques. ⁵⁾

The sai is a three-pronged weapon used in Okinawan martial arts. It was traditionally employed for blocking, trapping, and striking opponents. ⁶⁾

Also known as the tiger hook swords, these weapons consist of a hooked blade and a crescent-shaped guard. They originated in China and were used by martial artists for both offense and defense. ⁷⁾

A traditional Japanese war fan, the gunbai was primarily used by generals and commanders to direct troops on the battlefield. It could also be used as a weapon in close combat. ⁸⁾

Developed in ancient China, the rope dart is a flexible weapon with a metal dart attached to one end and a rope or chain on the other. It can be thrown, swung, or used for entangling opponents. ⁹⁾

The flail is a weapon consisting of a handle attached to a chain or ropes with a spiked metal ball at the end. ¹⁰⁾

Originating in Persia, the tabarzin is an axe-like weapon with a curved blade and a hammer-like protrusion on the other side. It was used by Persian warriors and could be wielded with one or both hands. ¹¹⁾

Used by the Azande people of Central Africa, the kpinga is a throwing knife with a distinctive crescent-shaped blade. It was thrown in a spinning motion and was known for its accuracy and lethality. ¹²⁾

A Chinese polearm resembling a glaive, the guandao has a long handle and a large curved blade on the end. It was used by generals and infantry during battles. ¹³⁾

Originating in India, the katar is a type of push dagger with an H-shaped handle and a single blade emerging from the knuckles. It allowed for powerful thrusting attacks. ¹⁴⁾

Translating to “tiger's claws,” the bagh nakh was a weapon designed to be concealed in the palm. It featured curved blades that extended from the knuckles and was used for close-quarters combat. ¹⁵⁾