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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
The Japanese-style glaive known as the bisento is composed of a curved blade, akin to that of a [[scimitar]], attached to a long shaft. Though it resembles the Guandao, it differs from its Chinese counterpart by its longer blade which was not quite as broad, yet still quite heavy. | The Japanese-style glaive known as the bisento is composed of a curved blade, akin to that of a [[scimitar]], attached to a long shaft.<ref name="ACU">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref> Though it resembles the Guandao, it differs from its Chinese counterpart by its longer blade which was not quite as broad, yet still quite heavy.<ref name="ACU" /><ref name="CC">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]''</ref> | ||
The bisento adopted by the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins|Parisian Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins]] were of particularly ornate design, boasting a highly-stylized golden guard for the blade, complete with a protruding rear spike. | The bisento adopted by the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins|Parisian Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins]] were of particularly ornate design, boasting a highly-stylized golden guard for the blade, complete with a protruding rear spike.<ref name="ACU" /> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Despite its Japanese origin, the bisento was employed by the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins]] during the [[French Revolution]]. | Despite its Japanese origin, the bisento was employed by the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins]] during the [[French Revolution]].<ref name="ACU" /> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The Japanese name ''bisentō'' (眉尖刀) literally translates to "brow sharp blade". | *The Japanese name ''bisentō'' (眉尖刀) literally translates to "brow sharp blade". | ||
*The bisento features as a weapon in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'', where it can be unlocked by collecting all artifacts in the [[Les Invalides (district)|Les Invalides district]]. | *The bisento features as a weapon in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'', where it can be unlocked by collecting all artifacts in the [[Les Invalides (district)|Les Invalides district]]. | ||
==Appearance== | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' | |||
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[[fr:bisento]] | [[fr:bisento]] | ||
[[Category:Long weapons]] | [[Category:Long weapons]] | ||
[[Category:18th century weapons]] | [[Category:18th century weapons]] | ||
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A bisento is a Japanese polearm characterized by a long, heavy, curved blade mounted on a staff, resembling the Chinese Guandao.
Description
The Japanese-style glaive known as the bisento is composed of a curved blade, akin to that of a scimitar, attached to a long shaft.[1] Though it resembles the Guandao, it differs from its Chinese counterpart by its longer blade which was not quite as broad, yet still quite heavy.[1][2]
The bisento adopted by the Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins were of particularly ornate design, boasting a highly-stylized golden guard for the blade, complete with a protruding rear spike.[1]
History
Despite its Japanese origin, the bisento was employed by the Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins during the French Revolution.[1]
Trivia
- The Japanese name bisentō (眉尖刀) literally translates to "brow sharp blade".
- The bisento features as a weapon in Assassin's Creed: Unity, where it can be unlocked by collecting all artifacts in the Les Invalides district.