What You Need To Know About Kunai Knives
The kunai is a Japanese-style throwing knife. The word "kunai" translates to mean "throwing needle". It is often said that the end of the kunai was used as a needle in ancient times. The sharp, long and thin blade of this type of knife is capable of penetrating targets with the force to kill or seriously injure people. When not in use it can be concealed, usually rolled up into a tiny tube that remains after unrolling it from its resting place on one's arm or hip. Because of the danger that this knife presents to anyone that may draw or obtain one, kunai are rarely seen in public. When they are, they are usually carried by only a very small percentage of the population. Kunai Knives are also popular in martial arts circles. They're used in traditional martial arts such as iaido, kenjutsu, shinkendo and kobudo. It is said that the ancient Japanese would test their swordsmanship by stabbing a tree with a kunai while trying to keep their body still enough not to be seen by an enemy who might spot them through an open window or door.
Origin Of Kunai Knives A Kunai originated from Japan and its name means “without difficulty.” It dates back to the Sengoku period, when it was used for agriculture and gardening. It was used as a regular knife. Also, it was used in carpentry and even in masonry. The Kunai served as an assistant for all trades in feudal Japan. The majority of these works were devoted to carving, digging, and cutting. Knives were therefore indispensable. Nevertheless, as time passed and due to its distinctive characteristics, the kunai knife became a lethal weapon. Being a multifunctional knife, it has the potential to be used by someone in the martial arts management field.