Sasumata



The Sasumata is also known as the "man-catcher". and is a four foot long wooden shaft with two foot inward-facing crescent blades at the end. The gap between the blades allowes a skilled user of the weapon of trap an opponent limbs or body, and is often used to pin an opponent to the ground. The sasumata is difficult to use, but it's ability to trap people makes it very popular among magistrates and those expecting to face cavalry units. Only the insides of the blades are sharp. (3E p. 176)