Can We Make this "Ninja" Weapon Work? - Kusarigama Test

Talking about a design in theory is all fine and good, but I was itching to mess around with a safe sparring version (or rather approximation) of this interesting Japanese weapon. If you want to see a proper demonstration, look elsewhere. :) This is just a clumsy exploration from an outsider perspective, based on curiosity rather than specialized skill.

The previous look at the Kusarigama and its historical background:
   • The Kusarigama: Gimmicky or Effective?  


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