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* In the anime, Saisu Kamano used an unusual one against [[Pain]]'s [[Yahiko|Deva Path]], as this one was fully compactable so that it could easily be carried about his person. Both the weapon's blade and handle were collapsible, with each comprising from two and three individual sections respectively.<ref>''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 159</ref> However, in the manga, this weapon was instead depicted as a similarly compactable kusarigama.<ref>Chapter 423, page 2</ref>
 
* In the anime, Saisu Kamano used an unusual one against [[Pain]]'s [[Yahiko|Deva Path]], as this one was fully compactable so that it could easily be carried about his person. Both the weapon's blade and handle were collapsible, with each comprising from two and three individual sections respectively.<ref>''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 159</ref> However, in the manga, this weapon was instead depicted as a similarly compactable kusarigama.<ref>Chapter 423, page 2</ref>
 
* The puppet that [[Fū Yamanaka]] used during his [[Mind Puppet Switch Cursed Seal Technique]] was unusual in that it featured kama in place of each of its upper limbs, where as its lower appendages were instead formed from [[Wikipedia:Hoe (tool)|kuwa]].<ref>Chapter 469, page 3</ref>
 
* The puppet that [[Fū Yamanaka]] used during his [[Mind Puppet Switch Cursed Seal Technique]] was unusual in that it featured kama in place of each of its upper limbs, where as its lower appendages were instead formed from [[Wikipedia:Hoe (tool)|kuwa]].<ref>Chapter 469, page 3</ref>
* During their first attempt to assassinate [[Shion]], [[The Gang of Four]] utilised Kama which had an extra sickle blade attached to the opposite end of the hilt. [[Setsuna]] was specifically seen using a version of this type with broader blades.<ref>''Naruto Shippūden the Movie''</ref>
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* During their first attempt to assassinate [[Shion]], [[The Gang of Four]] utilised kama which had an extra sickle blade attached to the opposite end of the hilt. [[Setsuna]] was specifically seen using a version of this type with broader blades.<ref>''Naruto Shippūden the Movie''</ref>
 
* One of [[Gatō]]'s thugs wielded a kama where the blade was facing upwards, with a spike on the opposite side and where the handle ended in a sharpened point.<ref>Chapter 32, page 15</ref>
 
* One of [[Gatō]]'s thugs wielded a kama where the blade was facing upwards, with a spike on the opposite side and where the handle ended in a sharpened point.<ref>Chapter 32, page 15</ref>
 
* Another of Gatō's thugs used a variant which had dual blades, one on each side.<ref>Chapter 32, page 16</ref>
 
* Another of Gatō's thugs used a variant which had dual blades, one on each side.<ref>Chapter 32, page 16</ref>

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A kama is a Japanese sickle used as a weapon. It has a short handle and a pointed beak with a sharp cutting edge that inflicts damage. There is also a variation of the kama, a kusarigama, which has a chain attached to it for increasing its attack range.

Unlike its traditional intended use, the kama has been most commonly observed being employed by shinobi as a throwing weapon rather than in close combat, where the entire weapon is tossed in such a manner that it rotates quickly end over end, to increase the probability that the bladed edge will strike its intended target.

Types of Kama

  • In the anime, Saisu Kamano used an unusual one against Pain's Deva Path, as this one was fully compactable so that it could easily be carried about his person. Both the weapon's blade and handle were collapsible, with each comprising from two and three individual sections respectively.[1] However, in the manga, this weapon was instead depicted as a similarly compactable kusarigama.[2]
  • The puppet that Fū Yamanaka used during his Mind Puppet Switch Cursed Seal Technique was unusual in that it featured kama in place of each of its upper limbs, where as its lower appendages were instead formed from kuwa.[3]
  • During their first attempt to assassinate Shion, The Gang of Four utilised kama which had an extra sickle blade attached to the opposite end of the hilt. Setsuna was specifically seen using a version of this type with broader blades.[4]
  • One of Gatō's thugs wielded a kama where the blade was facing upwards, with a spike on the opposite side and where the handle ended in a sharpened point.[5]
  • Another of Gatō's thugs used a variant which had dual blades, one on each side.[6]

Trivia

  • Kama was traditionally used in Asia to cut crops, mostly rice. However, it found its way into martial art where it was usually used in pairs. Since the beak usually was razor-sharp, it was a lethal weapon. It has been suggested that a skilled user could block, trap, and disarm enemy weapons.

References

  1. Naruto: Shippūden episode 159
  2. Chapter 423, page 2
  3. Chapter 469, page 3
  4. Naruto Shippūden the Movie
  5. Chapter 32, page 15
  6. Chapter 32, page 16