Asian weapons

[Haris]

My grandfather owned an a large sword. It was never specified what type but it was probably an old pulwar. After he was killed my grandmother had to sell it.

I think she still might have a khanjar. Will have to check next time I return.


A lot of old family treasures of great sentimental value were lost to the wars.




Pulwar:





Khanjar:

[tor_khan]

I have a beautiful khanjar in a glass frame that I bought in Oman and a second one that has a marble 'handle' - with no sheath, from Turkey I think.

Don't ask me how I got them through customs.

[Afghanistan2010]

I will inshaAllah buy this (not to harm anybody - to mention here)




It is the one used in the first world war by the japanse soldiers.

[Blue Flower]

Mongol Weapons & Armor




Mongolian helmets were made from iron for the top part and leather for the parts that covered the neck and ears. Since the climate in Mongolia was cold, a fur hat with ear flaps were worn. The inside of the helmet was also lined with fur. Most helmets had a pointed top that had a tail made of horse hair on the top.












The Mongols used a small and lightweight round shield made of wound wicker covered by leather. Even though it loooks weak, the shield can block arrows, swords, and knives. The shield was easy to use so that a warrior could use a shield while also weilding a sword.












A typical Mongolian breatplate consisted of leather that was covered by lacquer which made a protective coating on it. The Mongolian breatplates were lighter which allowed for easier movement and faster travel. Under the breatplate warriors wore silk as a protective garmet. The silk was light and tough and would stay intact even if it was pierced by an arrow.















The Mongolians most useful weapon was the horse. The Mongolians started to domesticate horses around A.D 1206 and used them in batttle. At an early age, a Mongolian warrior would train with horses hunting and herding them. When the warrior turned fifteen years old, they would go into the army. Once a soldier, they were given four to seven horses that they would alternate between so they would always be ready for battle.




The Mongolian composite bow was both small and lightweight and was used for hunting and warfare. The bows were made from birch, sinew, and the horns of a sheep. It was great for use on a horse while in combat. Hunting was used to train younger warriors and to practice military strategies.



The Mongolian warriors used three different types of arrows all for different purposes. One used for fighting had an iron head and could go as far as 200 meters. Another arrow with a v-shaped tip was used for piercing through the skin of enemies. The last type of arrow had holes in it that, when shot, would make a whistling sound that could be used to tell others which direction to march in.








Only those of wealth and stature could afford a halberd. A halberd is a two-sided blade mounted on a pole that was six feet tall. The halberd could be used on a horse to swing at foot soldiers on the ground. One swipe of the halberd could reach many enemies at once which was always useful in battle.












The Turco-Mongol sabre was given to all soldiers in the Mongolian army. It was a simply made one-handed curved blade. It was effective on foot but could be used on horseback with ease. The sabre was easier to use than the typical straight-edged blades that were used before it. It could effectively cut through armor and helms.





Spears and lances were given to lower-class soldiers. Spears and lances could be used while riding on horseback or while on foot. They were thrown by hand and could go many yards. They could also be used for impaling enemies while riding.