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: Iron
- 40cm Sai: Total length 41cm | Blade length 30cm
- 50cm Sai: Total length 50cm | Blade length 33cm
- 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]
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