Kanabō - Revision history

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imported>Soranin at 20:51, 21 June 2025

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	[[File:ACSH DB Kanabo.png\|thumb\|200px\|A ''kanabō'']]		[[File:ACSH DB Kanabo.png\|thumb\|200px\|A ''kanabō'']]
	The '''''kanabō''''' (金棒; <small>lit.</small> 'metal club') is a type of large, two-handed [[club]] used in [[Japan]] from the 12th to 16th centuries. The rod is cut into the shape of a hexagonal or octagonal prism, and the sides are reinforced with metal plates or embedded with sharp spikes for greater lethality. Weighing between 3–5 kg,<ref name="Weapon dict">Ichikawa Sadaharu [市川定春]. (2023). "Bludgeons" [打擊]. In ''Dictionary of the Weapon'' [武器事典] (3rd ed.), translated by Lin Tsit-i [林哲逸] and Kao Yin-liang [高胤喨]. Taipei, Taiwan: Cite Publishing Ltd., pp. 167–202.</ref> it is a tremendously heavy weapon that is capable of immense destruction.<ref name="trailer3">{{Youtube\|HhMOQowMjM8\|Assassin's Creed Shadows Explained – Samurai, Shinobi, and Feudal Japan\|Ubisoft\|Ubisoft}}</ref>		The '''''kanabō''''' (金棒; <small>lit.</small> 'metal club') is a type of large, two-handed [[club]] used in [[Japan]] from the 12th to 16th centuries. The rod is cut into the shape of a hexagonal or octagonal prism, and the sides are reinforced with metal plates or embedded with sharp spikes for greater lethality. Weighing between 3–5 kg,<ref name="Weapon dict">Ichikawa Sadaharu [市川定春]. (2023). "Bludgeons" [打擊]. In ''Dictionary of the Weapon'' [武器事典] (3rd ed.), translated by Lin Tsit-i [林哲逸] and Kao Yin-liang [高胤喨]. Taipei, Taiwan: Cite Publishing Ltd., pp. 167–202.</ref> it is a tremendously heavy weapon that is capable of immense destruction.<ref name="trailer3">{{Youtube\|HhMOQowMjM8\|Assassin's Creed Shadows Explained – Samurai, Shinobi, and Feudal Japan\|Ubisoft\|Ubisoft}}</ref>

imported>NatSucram: /* Behind the scenes */

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Behind the scenes

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	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
	The ''kanabō'' appears as a usable weapon in the 2025 video game ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''.<ref name="trailer3" /> Due to its large size and weight, it can only be wielded by Yasuke.		The ''kanabō'' appears as a usable weapon in the 2025 video game ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''.<ref name="trailer3" /> Due to its large size and weight, it can only be wielded by Yasuke.

			The kanabo is a powerful anti-armor, anti-defense weapons. Yasuke can break his opponents' guards with regular attacks from this weapon, and can chain combinations to knock down and stun his enemies.

			However, the kanabo is also the slowest of Yasuke's melee weapons, and can leave him vulnerable if he misses his attacks.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

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	<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">		<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">
	ACSh Yasuke holding a Kanabo.png\|Yasuke holding a ''kanabō''		ACSh Yasuke holding a Kanabo.png\|Yasuke holding a ''kanabō''
	ACSH Takahashi Shiro 1.png\|Takahashi Shiro armed with his "kanabō"		ACSH Takahashi Shiro 1.png\|[[Takahashi Shiro]] armed with his ''kanabō''
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	ACSh Yasuke holding a Kanabo.png\|Yasuke holding a ''kanabō''		ACSh Yasuke holding a Kanabo.png\|Yasuke holding a ''kanabō''
			ACSH Takahashi Shiro 1.png\|Takahashi Shiro armed with his "kanabō"
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imported>Soranin: /* History */

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History

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	==History==		==History==
	The ''kanabō'' first appeared in the ~~{{wiki\|~~Genpei War}} (1180–1185) that established the military as Japan's governing institution. With the advent of [[samurai]] culture, it garnered prestige as a weapon signifying might and valour because only the physically strong could wield it.<ref name="Weapon dict" /> It continued to see use into the conflicts of the [[Sengoku period]],<ref name="Weapon dict" /> where it was favoured by the [[Africa]]n samurai [[Yasuke]]. His great strength allowed him to utilize it effectively in battle.<ref name="trailer3" />		The ''kanabō'' first appeared in the [[Genpei War]] (1180–1185) that established the military as Japan's governing institution. With the advent of [[samurai]] culture, it garnered prestige as a weapon signifying might and valour because only the physically strong could wield it.<ref name="Weapon dict" /> It continued to see use into the conflicts of the [[Sengoku period]],<ref name="Weapon dict" /> where it was favoured by the [[Africa]]n samurai [[Yasuke]]. His great strength allowed him to utilize it effectively in battle.<ref name="trailer3" />

	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==

imported>Gener4l Cl4ank4 at 12:13, 23 March 2025

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	[[File:~~ACSh Yasuke holding a~~ Kanabo.png\|thumb\|~~300px~~\|~~Yasuke holding a~~ kanabō]]		[[File:ACSH DB Kanabo.png\|thumb\|200px\|A ''kanabō'']]
	The '''''kanabō''''' (金棒; <small>lit.</small> 'metal club') is a type of large, two-handed [[club]] used in [[Japan]] from the 12th to 16th centuries. The rod is cut into the shape of a hexagonal or octagonal prism, and the sides are reinforced with metal plates or embedded with sharp spikes for greater lethality. Weighing between 3–5 kg,<ref name="Weapon dict">Ichikawa Sadaharu [市川定春]. (2023). "Bludgeons" [打擊]. In ''Dictionary of the Weapon'' [武器事典] (3rd ed.), translated by Lin Tsit-i [林哲逸] and Kao Yin-liang [高胤喨]. Taipei, Taiwan: Cite Publishing Ltd., pp. 167–202.</ref> it is a tremendously heavy weapon that is capable of immense destruction.<ref name="trailer3">{{Youtube\|HhMOQowMjM8\|Assassin's Creed Shadows Explained – Samurai, Shinobi, and Feudal Japan\|Ubisoft\|Ubisoft}}</ref>		The '''''kanabō''''' (金棒; <small>lit.</small> 'metal club') is a type of large, two-handed [[club]] used in [[Japan]] from the 12th to 16th centuries. The rod is cut into the shape of a hexagonal or octagonal prism, and the sides are reinforced with metal plates or embedded with sharp spikes for greater lethality. Weighing between 3–5 kg,<ref name="Weapon dict">Ichikawa Sadaharu [市川定春]. (2023). "Bludgeons" [打擊]. In ''Dictionary of the Weapon'' [武器事典] (3rd ed.), translated by Lin Tsit-i [林哲逸] and Kao Yin-liang [高胤喨]. Taipei, Taiwan: Cite Publishing Ltd., pp. 167–202.</ref> it is a tremendously heavy weapon that is capable of immense destruction.<ref name="trailer3">{{Youtube\|HhMOQowMjM8\|Assassin's Creed Shadows Explained – Samurai, Shinobi, and Feudal Japan\|Ubisoft\|Ubisoft}}</ref>

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	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
	The ''kanabō'' ~~is be~~ a weapon ~~usable by the samurai protagonist [[Yasuke]]~~ in the 2025 video game ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''.<ref name="trailer3" />		The ''kanabō'' appears as a usable weapon in the 2025 video game ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''.<ref name="trailer3" /> Due to its large size and weight, it can only be wielded by Yasuke.

			==Gallery==
			<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">
			ACSh Yasuke holding a Kanabo.png\|Yasuke holding a ''kanabō''
			</gallery>

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' {{1st}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' {{1st}}
	**''[[Thrown to the Dogs]]''
	**''[[Claws of Awaji]]''		**''[[Claws of Awaji]]''

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	[[File:ACSh Yasuke holding a Kanabo.png\|thumb\|300px\|Yasuke holding a kanabō]]		[[File:ACSh Yasuke holding a Kanabo.png\|thumb\|300px\|Yasuke holding a kanabō]]
	The '''''kanabō''''' (金棒; <small>lit.</small> 'metal club') is a type of large, two-handed [[club]] used in [[Japan]] from the 12th to 16th centuries. The rod is cut into the shape of a hexagonal or octagonal prism, and the sides are reinforced with metal plates or embedded with sharp spikes for greater lethality. Weighing between 3–5 kg,<ref name="Weapon dict">Ichikawa Sadaharu [市川定春]. (2023). "Bludgeons" [打擊]. In ''Dictionary of the Weapon'' [武器事典] (3rd ed.), translated by Lin Tsit-i [林哲逸] and Kao Yin-liang [高胤喨]. Taipei, Taiwan: Cite Publishing Ltd., pp. 167–202.</ref> it is a tremendously heavy weapon that is capable of immense destruction.<ref name="trailer3">{{Youtube\|HhMOQowMjM8\|Assassin's Creed Shadows Explained – Samurai, Shinobi, and Feudal Japan\|Ubisoft\|Ubisoft}}</ref>		The '''''kanabō''''' (金棒; <small>lit.</small> 'metal club') is a type of large, two-handed [[club]] used in [[Japan]] from the 12th to 16th centuries. The rod is cut into the shape of a hexagonal or octagonal prism, and the sides are reinforced with metal plates or embedded with sharp spikes for greater lethality. Weighing between 3–5 kg,<ref name="Weapon dict">Ichikawa Sadaharu [市川定春]. (2023). "Bludgeons" [打擊]. In ''Dictionary of the Weapon'' [武器事典] (3rd ed.), translated by Lin Tsit-i [林哲逸] and Kao Yin-liang [高胤喨]. Taipei, Taiwan: Cite Publishing Ltd., pp. 167–202.</ref> it is a tremendously heavy weapon that is capable of immense destruction.<ref name="trailer3">{{Youtube\|HhMOQowMjM8\|Assassin's Creed Shadows Explained – Samurai, Shinobi, and Feudal Japan\|Ubisoft\|Ubisoft}}</ref>
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	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
	The ''kanabō'' ~~will~~ be a weapon usable by the samurai protagonist [[Yasuke]] in the ~~2024~~ video game ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''.<ref name="trailer3" />		The ''kanabō'' is be a weapon usable by the samurai protagonist [[Yasuke]] in the 2025 video game ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''.<ref name="trailer3" />

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==

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	{{Pre-release\|[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]}}		{{Pre-release\|[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]}}
	[[File:ACSh Yasuke holding a Kanabo.png\|thumb\|300px\|Yasuke holding a kanabō]]		[[File:ACSh Yasuke holding a Kanabo.png\|thumb\|300px\|Yasuke holding a kanabō]]
	The '''''kanabō''''' (金棒; <small>lit.</small> 'metal club') is a type of large, two-handed club used in [[Japan]] from the 12th to 16th centuries. The rod is cut into the shape of a hexagonal or octagonal prism, and the sides are reinforced with metal plates or embedded with sharp spikes for greater lethality. Weighing between 3–5 kg,<ref name="Weapon dict">Ichikawa Sadaharu [市川定春]. (2023). "Bludgeons" [打擊]. In ''Dictionary of the Weapon'' [武器事典] (3rd ed.), translated by Lin Tsit-i [林哲逸] and Kao Yin-liang [高胤喨]. Taipei, Taiwan: Cite Publishing Ltd., pp. 167–202.</ref> it is a tremendously heavy weapon that is capable of immense destruction.<ref name="trailer3">{{Youtube\|HhMOQowMjM8\|Assassin's Creed Shadows Explained – Samurai, Shinobi, and Feudal Japan\|Ubisoft\|Ubisoft}}</ref>		The '''''kanabō''''' (金棒; <small>lit.</small> 'metal club') is a type of large, two-handed [[club]] used in [[Japan]] from the 12th to 16th centuries. The rod is cut into the shape of a hexagonal or octagonal prism, and the sides are reinforced with metal plates or embedded with sharp spikes for greater lethality. Weighing between 3–5 kg,<ref name="Weapon dict">Ichikawa Sadaharu [市川定春]. (2023). "Bludgeons" [打擊]. In ''Dictionary of the Weapon'' [武器事典] (3rd ed.), translated by Lin Tsit-i [林哲逸] and Kao Yin-liang [高胤喨]. Taipei, Taiwan: Cite Publishing Ltd., pp. 167–202.</ref> it is a tremendously heavy weapon that is capable of immense destruction.<ref name="trailer3">{{Youtube\|HhMOQowMjM8\|Assassin's Creed Shadows Explained – Samurai, Shinobi, and Feudal Japan\|Ubisoft\|Ubisoft}}</ref>

	==History==		==History==

imported>Darman36 at 16:03, 10 February 2025

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	{{Pre-release\|[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]}}		{{Pre-release\|[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]}}
	[[File:ACSh Yasuke holding a Kanabo.png\|thumb\|300px\|Yasuke holding a kanabō]]		[[File:ACSh Yasuke holding a Kanabo.png\|thumb\|300px\|Yasuke holding a kanabō]]
	The '''''kanabō''''' (金棒; <small>lit.</small> 'metal club') is a type of large, two-handed club used in [[Japan]] from the 12th to 16th centuries. The rod is cut into the shape of a hexagonal or octagonal prism, and the sides are reinforced with metal plates or embedded with sharp spikes for greater lethality.<ref name="Weapon dict">Ichikawa Sadaharu [市川定春]. (2023). "Bludgeons" [打擊]. In ''Dictionary of the Weapon'' [武器事典] (3rd ed.), translated by Lin Tsit-i [林哲逸] and Kao Yin-liang [高胤喨]. Taipei, Taiwan: Cite Publishing Ltd., pp. 167–202.</ref~~> Weighing 3.0 to 5.0 kg,<ref name="Weapon dict" /~~> it is a tremendously heavy weapon that is capable of immense destruction.<ref name="trailer3">{{Youtube\|HhMOQowMjM8\|Assassin's Creed Shadows Explained – Samurai, Shinobi, and Feudal Japan\|Ubisoft\|Ubisoft}}</ref>		The '''''kanabō''''' (金棒; <small>lit.</small> 'metal club') is a type of large, two-handed club used in [[Japan]] from the 12th to 16th centuries. The rod is cut into the shape of a hexagonal or octagonal prism, and the sides are reinforced with metal plates or embedded with sharp spikes for greater lethality. Weighing between 3–5 kg,<ref name="Weapon dict">Ichikawa Sadaharu [市川定春]. (2023). "Bludgeons" [打擊]. In ''Dictionary of the Weapon'' [武器事典] (3rd ed.), translated by Lin Tsit-i [林哲逸] and Kao Yin-liang [高胤喨]. Taipei, Taiwan: Cite Publishing Ltd., pp. 167–202.</ref> it is a tremendously heavy weapon that is capable of immense destruction.<ref name="trailer3">{{Youtube\|HhMOQowMjM8\|Assassin's Creed Shadows Explained – Samurai, Shinobi, and Feudal Japan\|Ubisoft\|Ubisoft}}</ref>

	==History==		==History==

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	~~{{Spoilerhd\|20 June 2025\|[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]}}~~
	[[File:ACSH DB Kanabo.png\|thumb\|200px\|A ''kanabō'']]		[[File:ACSH DB Kanabo.png\|thumb\|200px\|A ''kanabō'']]
	The '''''kanabō''''' (金棒; <small>lit.</small> 'metal club') is a type of large, two-handed [[club]] used in [[Japan]] from the 12th to 16th centuries. The rod is cut into the shape of a hexagonal or octagonal prism, and the sides are reinforced with metal plates or embedded with sharp spikes for greater lethality. Weighing between 3–5 kg,<ref name="Weapon dict">Ichikawa Sadaharu [市川定春]. (2023). "Bludgeons" [打擊]. In ''Dictionary of the Weapon'' [武器事典] (3rd ed.), translated by Lin Tsit-i [林哲逸] and Kao Yin-liang [高胤喨]. Taipei, Taiwan: Cite Publishing Ltd., pp. 167–202.</ref> it is a tremendously heavy weapon that is capable of immense destruction.<ref name="trailer3">{{Youtube\|HhMOQowMjM8\|Assassin's Creed Shadows Explained – Samurai, Shinobi, and Feudal Japan\|Ubisoft\|Ubisoft}}</ref>		The '''''kanabō''''' (金棒; <small>lit.</small> 'metal club') is a type of large, two-handed [[club]] used in [[Japan]] from the 12th to 16th centuries. The rod is cut into the shape of a hexagonal or octagonal prism, and the sides are reinforced with metal plates or embedded with sharp spikes for greater lethality. Weighing between 3–5 kg,<ref name="Weapon dict">Ichikawa Sadaharu [市川定春]. (2023). "Bludgeons" [打擊]. In ''Dictionary of the Weapon'' [武器事典] (3rd ed.), translated by Lin Tsit-i [林哲逸] and Kao Yin-liang [高胤喨]. Taipei, Taiwan: Cite Publishing Ltd., pp. 167–202.</ref> it is a tremendously heavy weapon that is capable of immense destruction.<ref name="trailer3">{{Youtube\|HhMOQowMjM8\|Assassin's Creed Shadows Explained – Samurai, Shinobi, and Feudal Japan\|Ubisoft\|Ubisoft}}</ref>