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	[[File:ACSH DB Kusarigama.png\|thumb\|150px\|A ''kusarigama'']]		[[File:ACSH DB Kusarigama.png\|thumb\|150px\|A ''kusarigama'']]
	The '''''kusarigama''''' (鎖鎌; lit. "chain-sickle") is a type of weapon that was used in [[Japan]] during the [[Sengoku period]],<ref name="Weapon dict">Ichikawa Sadaharu [市川定春]. (2023). "Specialized weapons" [特殊]. 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. 267–314.</ref> most prominently by ''[[Ninja\|shinobi]]''.<ref name="Kuroi 2019">Kuroi Hiromitsu. (2019). "Ninja Tools". In ''Ninja: Bilingual Guide to Japan'', translated by Chris Glenn. Tokyo, Japan: Shogakukan Inc., pp. 77–101.</ref> It is a modification of the sickle,<ref name="Kuroi 2019"/> consisting of a weighted chain attached to either the end of the sickle's handle or the sickle blade's base.<ref name="Weapon dict" />		The '''''kusarigama''''' (鎖鎌; lit. "chain-sickle") is a type of weapon that was used in [[Japan]] during the [[Sengoku period]],<ref name="Weapon dict">Ichikawa Sadaharu [市川定春]. (2023). "Specialized weapons" [特殊]. 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. 267–314.</ref> most prominently by ''[[Ninja\|shinobi]]''.<ref name="Kuroi 2019">Kuroi Hiromitsu. (2019). "Ninja Tools". In ''Ninja: Bilingual Guide to Japan'', translated by Chris Glenn. Tokyo, Japan: Shogakukan Inc., pp. 77–101.</ref> It is a modification of the sickle,<ref name="Kuroi 2019"/> consisting of a weighted chain attached to either the end of the sickle's handle or the sickle blade's base.<ref name="Weapon dict" />

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	ACShadows Promotional Screenshot 4.jpeg\|Naoe holding a ''kusarigama''		ACShadows Promotional Screenshot 4.jpeg\|Naoe holding a ''kusarigama''
	ACFT - Kusarigama.png\|A Shimazu ninja using a ''kusarigama'' against Edward		ACFT - Kusarigama.png\|A Shimazu ninja using a ''kusarigama'' against Edward
			ACFT - Shimazu ninja 2.png\|A Shimazu ninja armed with a ''kusarigama''
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	The ''kusarigama'' consists of two parts: the ''{{wiki\|kusari-fundo}}'' (鎖分銅, the weighted chain) and the ''{{wiki\|kama (weapon)\|kama}}'' (鎌 or かま, the sickle). The ''kama'' is a sickle with the blade running perpendicular from the handle. The ''kusari-fundo'' is a chain with a weight at the end that serves as a bludgeon. Typically, this is attached to the end of the sickle's handle,<ref name="Weapon dict"/> allowing the user to wield the sickle in one hand and swing the ''kusari-fundo'' with the other.<ref name="Kuroi 2019"/> In some designs, however, the chain is looped through a hole at the ''kama'' blade's rear instead.<ref name="Weapon dict"/>		The ''kusarigama'' consists of two parts: the ''{{wiki\|kusari-fundo}}'' (鎖分銅, the weighted chain) and the ''{{wiki\|kama (weapon)\|kama}}'' (鎌 or かま, the sickle). The ''kama'' is a sickle with the blade running perpendicular from the handle. The ''kusari-fundo'' is a chain with a weight at the end that serves as a bludgeon. Typically, this is attached to the end of the sickle's handle,<ref name="Weapon dict"/> allowing the user to wield the sickle in one hand and swing the ''kusari-fundo'' with the other.<ref name="Kuroi 2019"/> In some designs, however, the chain is looped through a hole at the ''kama'' blade's rear instead.<ref name="Weapon dict"/>

	It is essentially a modification of an already [[improvised weapon]], as the sickle was originally designed for agriculture not warfare. The weighted chain adds to the sickle's combat utility, with the standard technique being to direct the chain against an enemy or their weapon. With the enemy momentarily entwined, the shinobi can follow up with quick strikes with the sickle.<ref name="Kuroi 2019"/>		It is essentially a modification of an already [[improvised weapon]], as the sickle was originally designed for agriculture not warfare. The weighted chain adds to the sickle's combat utility, with the standard technique being to direct the chain against an enemy or their weapon. With the enemy momentarily entwined, the ''shinobi'' can follow up with quick strikes with the sickle.<ref name="Kuroi 2019"/>

	==History==		==History==
	In the late 16th century, the shinobi and [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Japanese Assassin]] [[Fujibayashi Naoe]] wielded a number of ''kusarigama'' that she found during her travels across Japan. The ''kusarigama'' compensated for Naoe's lack of strength compared to many of her opponents, allowing her to attack and defeat foes while maintaining her distance.<ref name="ACSH">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''</ref>		In the late 16th century, the ''shinobi'' and [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Japanese Assassin]] [[Fujibayashi Naoe]] wielded a number of ''kusarigama'' that she found during her travels across Japan. The ''kusarigama'' compensated for Naoe's lack of strength compared to many of her opponents, allowing her to attack and defeat foes while maintaining her distance.<ref name="ACSH">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''</ref>

	In 1725, a number of ninja employed by the [[Shimazu clan]] used ''kusarigama'' against the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins\|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]] when they encountered him in [[Macau]]. Despite his unfamiliarity with the weapon, Edward quickly learned to adapt against it and was able to easily defeat all ''kusarigama''-wielding enemies.<ref name="ACFT">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]''</ref>		In 1725, a number of ninja employed by the [[Shimazu clan]] used ''kusarigama'' against the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins\|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]] when they encountered him in [[Macau]]. Despite his unfamiliarity with the weapon, Edward quickly learned to adapt against it and was able to easily defeat all ''kusarigama''-wielding enemies.<ref name="ACFT">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]''</ref>

	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
	The ''kusarigama'' appears as a usable weapon in the 2025 video game ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''.<ref name="IGN 40 Details">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/assassins-creed-shadows-40-details-you-need-to-know\|title=Assassin’s Creed Shadows: 40 Details You Need To Know\|author=Purslow, Matt\|publisher=''{{Wiki\|IGN}}''\|date=15 May 2024\|accessdate=18 May 2024\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240515184055/https://www.ign.com/articles/assassins-creed-shadows-40-details-you-need-to-know\|archivedate=15 May 2024}}</ref> It is used by Naoe ~~Fujibayashi~~, Momochi Sandayu, and various other shinobi that appear in the game.		The ''kusarigama'' appears as a usable weapon in the 2025 video game ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''.<ref name="IGN 40 Details">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/assassins-creed-shadows-40-details-you-need-to-know\|title=Assassin’s Creed Shadows: 40 Details You Need To Know\|author=Purslow, Matt\|publisher=''{{Wiki\|IGN}}''\|date=15 May 2024\|accessdate=18 May 2024\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240515184055/https://www.ign.com/articles/assassins-creed-shadows-40-details-you-need-to-know\|archivedate=15 May 2024}}</ref> It is used by Naoe, [[Momochi Sandayu]], and various other ''shinobi'' that appear in the game.

	Naoe can use the sickle to slash at her enemies, or the weighted chain to slam into foes and keep enemies at bay. She can also entangle enemies with the chain, dragging them in any direction, or pulling them to the ground to leave them vulnerable to attack.		Naoe can use the sickle to slash at her enemies, or the weighted chain to slam into foes and keep enemies at bay. She can also entangle enemies with the chain, dragging them in any direction, or pulling them to the ground to leave them vulnerable to attack.

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	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
	The ''kusarigama'' appears as a usable weapon in the 2025 video game ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''.<ref name="IGN 40 Details">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/assassins-creed-shadows-40-details-you-need-to-know\|title=Assassin’s Creed Shadows: 40 Details You Need To Know\|author=Purslow, Matt\|publisher=''{{Wiki\|IGN}}''\|date=15 May 2024\|accessdate=18 May 2024\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240515184055/https://www.ign.com/articles/assassins-creed-shadows-40-details-you-need-to-know\|archivedate=15 May 2024}}</ref>		The ''kusarigama'' appears as a usable weapon in the 2025 video game ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''.<ref name="IGN 40 Details">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/assassins-creed-shadows-40-details-you-need-to-know\|title=Assassin’s Creed Shadows: 40 Details You Need To Know\|author=Purslow, Matt\|publisher=''{{Wiki\|IGN}}''\|date=15 May 2024\|accessdate=18 May 2024\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240515184055/https://www.ign.com/articles/assassins-creed-shadows-40-details-you-need-to-know\|archivedate=15 May 2024}}</ref> It is used by Naoe Fujibayashi, Momochi Sandayu, and various other shinobi that appear in the game.

			Naoe can use the sickle to slash at her enemies, or the weighted chain to slam into foes and keep enemies at bay. She can also entangle enemies with the chain, dragging them in any direction, or pulling them to the ground to leave them vulnerable to attack.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

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	The '''''kusarigama''''' (鎖鎌; lit. "chain-sickle") is a type of weapon that was used in [[Japan]] during the [[Sengoku period]],<ref name="Weapon dict">Ichikawa Sadaharu [市川定春]. (2023). "Specialized weapons" [特殊]. 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. 267–314.</ref> most prominently by ''[[Ninja\|shinobi]]''.<ref name="Kuroi 2019">Kuroi Hiromitsu. (2019). "Ninja Tools". In ''Ninja: Bilingual Guide to Japan'', translated by Chris Glenn. Tokyo, Japan: Shogakukan Inc., pp. 77–101.</ref> It is a modification of the sickle,<ref name="Kuroi 2019"/> consisting of a weighted chain attached to either the end of the sickle's handle or the sickle blade's base.<ref name="Weapon dict" />		The '''''kusarigama''''' (鎖鎌; lit. "chain-sickle") is a type of weapon that was used in [[Japan]] during the [[Sengoku period]],<ref name="Weapon dict">Ichikawa Sadaharu [市川定春]. (2023). "Specialized weapons" [特殊]. 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. 267–314.</ref> most prominently by ''[[Ninja\|shinobi]]''.<ref name="Kuroi 2019">Kuroi Hiromitsu. (2019). "Ninja Tools". In ''Ninja: Bilingual Guide to Japan'', translated by Chris Glenn. Tokyo, Japan: Shogakukan Inc., pp. 77–101.</ref> It is a modification of the sickle,<ref name="Kuroi 2019"/> consisting of a weighted chain attached to either the end of the sickle's handle or the sickle blade's base.<ref name="Weapon dict" />

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	ACShadows Fujibayashi Naoe Concept 1.jpg\|Concept art of Naoe with a ''kusarigama''		ACShadows Fujibayashi Naoe Concept 1.jpg\|Concept art of Naoe with a ''kusarigama''
			ACShadows Promotional Screenshot 4.jpeg\|Naoe holding a ''kusarigama''
			ACFT - Kusarigama.png\|A Shimazu ninja using a ''kusarigama'' against Edward
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	The '''''kusarigama''''' (鎖鎌; lit. "chain-sickle") is a type of weapon that was used in [[Japan]] during the [[Sengoku period]],<ref name="Weapon dict">Ichikawa Sadaharu [市川定春]. (2023). "Specialized weapons" [特殊]. 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. 267–314.</ref> most prominently by ''[[Ninja\|shinobi]]''.<ref name="Kuroi 2019">Kuroi Hiromitsu. (2019). "Ninja Tools". In ''Ninja: Bilingual Guide to Japan'', translated by Chris Glenn. Tokyo, Japan: Shogakukan Inc., pp. 77–101.</ref> It is a modification of the sickle,<ref name="Kuroi 2019"/> consisting of a weighted chain attached to either the end of the sickle's handle or the sickle blade's base.<ref name="Weapon dict" />		The '''''kusarigama''''' (鎖鎌; lit. "chain-sickle") is a type of weapon that was used in [[Japan]] during the [[Sengoku period]],<ref name="Weapon dict">Ichikawa Sadaharu [市川定春]. (2023). "Specialized weapons" [特殊]. 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. 267–314.</ref> most prominently by ''[[Ninja\|shinobi]]''.<ref name="Kuroi 2019">Kuroi Hiromitsu. (2019). "Ninja Tools". In ''Ninja: Bilingual Guide to Japan'', translated by Chris Glenn. Tokyo, Japan: Shogakukan Inc., pp. 77–101.</ref> It is a modification of the sickle,<ref name="Kuroi 2019"/> consisting of a weighted chain attached to either the end of the sickle's handle or the sickle blade's base.<ref name="Weapon dict" />

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	In the late 16th century, the shinobi and [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Japanese Assassin]] [[Fujibayashi Naoe]] wielded a number of ''kusarigama'' that she found during her travels across Japan. The ''kusarigama'' compensated for Naoe's lack of strength compared to many of her opponents, allowing her to attack and defeat foes while maintaining her distance.<ref name="ACSH">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''</ref>		In the late 16th century, the shinobi and [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Japanese Assassin]] [[Fujibayashi Naoe]] wielded a number of ''kusarigama'' that she found during her travels across Japan. The ''kusarigama'' compensated for Naoe's lack of strength compared to many of her opponents, allowing her to attack and defeat foes while maintaining her distance.<ref name="ACSH">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''</ref>

	In 1725, a number of ninja employed by the [[Shimazu clan]] used ''kusarigama'' against the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins\|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]] when they encountered him in [[Macau]]. Despite his unfamiliarity with the weapon, Edward quickly learned to adapt against it and was able to easily defeat all ~~enemies who wielded~~ ''kusarigama''.<ref name="ACFT">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]''</ref>		In 1725, a number of ninja employed by the [[Shimazu clan]] used ''kusarigama'' against the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins\|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]] when they encountered him in [[Macau]]. Despite his unfamiliarity with the weapon, Edward quickly learned to adapt against it and was able to easily defeat all ''kusarigama''-wielding enemies.<ref name="ACFT">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]''</ref>

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

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	The '''''kusarigama''''' (鎖鎌; lit. "chain-sickle") is a type of weapon that was used in [[Japan]] during the [[Sengoku period]],<ref name="Weapon dict">Ichikawa Sadaharu [市川定春]. (2023). "Specialized weapons" [特殊]. 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. 267–314.</ref> most prominently by ''[[Ninja\|shinobi]]''.<ref name="Kuroi 2019">Kuroi Hiromitsu. (2019). "Ninja Tools". In ''Ninja: Bilingual Guide to Japan'', translated by Chris Glenn. Tokyo, Japan: Shogakukan Inc., pp. 77–101.</ref> It is a modification of the sickle,<ref name="Kuroi 2019"/> consisting of a weighted chain attached to either the end of the sickle's handle or the sickle blade's base.<ref name="Weapon dict" />		The '''''kusarigama''''' (鎖鎌; lit. "chain-sickle") is a type of weapon that was used in [[Japan]] during the [[Sengoku period]],<ref name="Weapon dict">Ichikawa Sadaharu [市川定春]. (2023). "Specialized weapons" [特殊]. 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. 267–314.</ref> most prominently by ''[[Ninja\|shinobi]]''.<ref name="Kuroi 2019">Kuroi Hiromitsu. (2019). "Ninja Tools". In ''Ninja: Bilingual Guide to Japan'', translated by Chris Glenn. Tokyo, Japan: Shogakukan Inc., pp. 77–101.</ref> It is a modification of the sickle,<ref name="Kuroi 2019"/> consisting of a weighted chain attached to either the end of the sickle's handle or the sickle blade's base.<ref name="Weapon dict" />

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	It is essentially a modification of an already [[improvised weapon]], as the sickle was originally designed for agriculture not warfare. The weighted chain adds to the sickle's combat utility, with the standard technique being to direct the chain against an enemy or their weapon. With the enemy momentarily entwined, the shinobi can follow up with quick strikes with the sickle.<ref name="Kuroi 2019"/>		It is essentially a modification of an already [[improvised weapon]], as the sickle was originally designed for agriculture not warfare. The weighted chain adds to the sickle's combat utility, with the standard technique being to direct the chain against an enemy or their weapon. With the enemy momentarily entwined, the shinobi can follow up with quick strikes with the sickle.<ref name="Kuroi 2019"/>

			==History==
			In the late 16th century, the shinobi and [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Japanese Assassin]] [[Fujibayashi Naoe]] wielded a number of ''kusarigama'' that she found during her travels across Japan. The ''kusarigama'' compensated for Naoe's lack of strength compared to many of her opponents, allowing her to attack and defeat foes while maintaining her distance.<ref name="ACSH">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''</ref>

			In 1725, a number of ninja employed by the [[Shimazu clan]] used ''kusarigama'' against the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins\|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]] when they encountered him in [[Macau]]. Despite his unfamiliarity with the weapon, Edward quickly learned to adapt against it and was able to easily defeat all enemies who wielded ''kusarigama''.<ref name="ACFT">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]''</ref>

	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
	The ''kusarigama'' ~~will be~~ a usable weapon in the ~~2024~~ video game ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''.<ref name="IGN 40 Details">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/assassins-creed-shadows-40-details-you-need-to-know\|title=Assassin’s Creed Shadows: 40 Details You Need To Know\|author=Purslow, Matt\|publisher=''{{Wiki\|IGN}}''\|date=15 May 2024\|accessdate=18 May 2024\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240515184055/https://www.ign.com/articles/assassins-creed-shadows-40-details-you-need-to-know\|archivedate=15 May 2024}}</ref>		The ''kusarigama'' appears as a usable weapon in the 2025 video game ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''.<ref name="IGN 40 Details">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/assassins-creed-shadows-40-details-you-need-to-know\|title=Assassin’s Creed Shadows: 40 Details You Need To Know\|author=Purslow, Matt\|publisher=''{{Wiki\|IGN}}''\|date=15 May 2024\|accessdate=18 May 2024\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240515184055/https://www.ign.com/articles/assassins-creed-shadows-40-details-you-need-to-know\|archivedate=15 May 2024}}</ref>

			==Gallery==
			<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">
			ACShadows Fujibayashi Naoe Concept 1.jpg\|Concept art of Naoe with a ''kusarigama''
			</gallery>

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
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	{{ACSH}}		{{ACSH}}
	[[Category:Weapons]]		[[Category:Weapons]]
	[[Category:16th century weapons]]		[[Category:16th century weapons]]
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	[[File:ACSH DB Kusarigama.png\|thumb\|150px\|A ''kusarigama'']]		[[File:ACSH DB Kusarigama.png\|thumb\|150px\|A ''kusarigama'']]
	The '''''kusarigama''''' (鎖鎌; lit. "chain-sickle") is a type of weapon that was used in [[Japan]] during the [[Sengoku period]],<ref name="Weapon dict">Ichikawa Sadaharu [市川定春]. (2023). "Specialized weapons" [特殊]. 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. 267–314.</ref> most prominently by ''[[Ninja\|shinobi]]''.<ref name="Kuroi 2019">Kuroi Hiromitsu. (2019). "Ninja Tools". In ''Ninja: Bilingual Guide to Japan'', translated by Chris Glenn. Tokyo, Japan: Shogakukan Inc., pp. 77–101.</ref> It is a modification of the sickle,<ref name="Kuroi 2019"/> consisting of a weighted chain attached to either the end of the sickle's handle or the sickle blade's base.<ref name="Weapon dict" />		The '''''kusarigama''''' (鎖鎌; lit. "chain-sickle") is a type of weapon that was used in [[Japan]] during the [[Sengoku period]],<ref name="Weapon dict">Ichikawa Sadaharu [市川定春]. (2023). "Specialized weapons" [特殊]. 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. 267–314.</ref> most prominently by ''[[Ninja\|shinobi]]''.<ref name="Kuroi 2019">Kuroi Hiromitsu. (2019). "Ninja Tools". In ''Ninja: Bilingual Guide to Japan'', translated by Chris Glenn. Tokyo, Japan: Shogakukan Inc., pp. 77–101.</ref> It is a modification of the sickle,<ref name="Kuroi 2019"/> consisting of a weighted chain attached to either the end of the sickle's handle or the sickle blade's base.<ref name="Weapon dict" />

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	The '''''kusarigama''''' (鎖鎌; lit. "chain-sickle") is a type of weapon that was used in [[Japan]] during the [[Sengoku period]],<ref name="Weapon dict">Ichikawa Sadaharu [市川定春]. (2023). "Specialized weapons" [特殊]. 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. 267–314.</ref> most prominently by ''[[Ninja\|shinobi]]''.<ref name="Kuroi 2019">Kuroi Hiromitsu. (2019). "Ninja Tools". In ''Ninja: Bilingual Guide to Japan'', translated by Chris Glenn. Tokyo, Japan: Shogakukan Inc., pp. 77–101.</ref> It is a modification of the sickle,<ref name="Kuroi 2019"/> consisting of a weighted chain attached to either the end of the sickle's handle or the sickle blade's base.<ref name="Weapon dict" />		The '''''kusarigama''''' (鎖鎌; lit. "chain-sickle") is a type of weapon that was used in [[Japan]] during the [[Sengoku period]],<ref name="Weapon dict">Ichikawa Sadaharu [市川定春]. (2023). "Specialized weapons" [特殊]. 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. 267–314.</ref> most prominently by ''[[Ninja\|shinobi]]''.<ref name="Kuroi 2019">Kuroi Hiromitsu. (2019). "Ninja Tools". In ''Ninja: Bilingual Guide to Japan'', translated by Chris Glenn. Tokyo, Japan: Shogakukan Inc., pp. 77–101.</ref> It is a modification of the sickle,<ref name="Kuroi 2019"/> consisting of a weighted chain attached to either the end of the sickle's handle or the sickle blade's base.<ref name="Weapon dict" />

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	ACShadows Fujibayashi Naoe Concept 1.jpg\|Concept art of Naoe with a ''kusarigama''		ACShadows Fujibayashi Naoe Concept 1.jpg\|Concept art of Naoe with a ''kusarigama''
			ACShadows Promotional Screenshot 4.jpeg\|Naoe holding a ''kusarigama''
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	The '''''kusarigama''''' (鎖鎌; lit. "chain-sickle") is a type of weapon that was used in [[Japan]] during the [[Sengoku period]],<ref name="Weapon dict">Ichikawa Sadaharu [市川定春]. (2023). "Specialized weapons" [特殊]. 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. 267–314.</ref> most prominently by ''[[Ninja\|shinobi]]''.<ref name="Kuroi 2019">Kuroi Hiromitsu. (2019). "Ninja Tools". In ''Ninja: Bilingual Guide to Japan'', translated by Chris Glenn. Tokyo, Japan: Shogakukan Inc., pp. 77–101.</ref> It is a modification of the sickle,<ref name="Kuroi 2019"/> consisting of a weighted chain attached to either the end of the sickle's handle or the sickle blade's base.<ref name="Weapon dict" />		The '''''kusarigama''''' (鎖鎌; lit. "chain-sickle") is a type of weapon that was used in [[Japan]] during the [[Sengoku period]],<ref name="Weapon dict">Ichikawa Sadaharu [市川定春]. (2023). "Specialized weapons" [特殊]. 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. 267–314.</ref> most prominently by ''[[Ninja\|shinobi]]''.<ref name="Kuroi 2019">Kuroi Hiromitsu. (2019). "Ninja Tools". In ''Ninja: Bilingual Guide to Japan'', translated by Chris Glenn. Tokyo, Japan: Shogakukan Inc., pp. 77–101.</ref> It is a modification of the sickle,<ref name="Kuroi 2019"/> consisting of a weighted chain attached to either the end of the sickle's handle or the sickle blade's base.<ref name="Weapon dict" />