Sai

Description

The sai (釵) is a traditional Okinawan pointed melee weapon often used in kobudō and southern Chinese martial arts. Consisting of a pointed, pronged metal design, it is primarily used for trapping, stabbing, and parrying.

• Material: chrome
• Octagon design
• 46cmSai: Total length 46cm | Blade length 30.5cm
• 50cmSai: Total length 50cm | Blade length 33cm
• 55cm Sai: Total length 55cm | Blade length 38cm
• Sold as pair
  Key Characteristics & Usage
  • Structure: It has a central, sharp, or rounded metal prong (the monouchi) with two shorter prongs (yoku) projecting from the handle base to protect the hand and trap other weapons.
  • Origin: The sai is Okinawan, often used in pairs. It was historically developed as a weapon, sometimes mistaken for a farming tool, but designed specifically for defense against swords or bo staffs.
  • Function: It is versatile for stabbing, striking, and blocking strikes. The blunt pommel (tsukagashira) is also used for striking.
  • Popular Culture: It is most recognized as the signature weapon of Raphael from TMNT, who uses them for combat and sometimes as improvised tools. [1, 2]