Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - the legendary defenders of New York, familiar to us since childhood. Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo and Donatello appeared on the screen in 1987 as characters in the animated series, which can now be called cult with full confidence. The weapon of the ninja turtles, together with their colored blindfolds on the eyes, helps to distinguish them from each other.
Bold, courageous and with a great sense of humor, these four mutants have become idols of children and adolescents around the world. Together with their teacher, rat Splinter, for the third decade they have not lost their fame thanks to numerous cartoons, comics, and toys. And in 2014, the popularity of the heroes rose to a new peak thanks to the release of a full-length Hollywood film.
Each turtle differs from its brothers in the color of the blindfold and the type of weapon that it uses. Let’s figure out who is who. So:
- blue - Leonardo (katana);
- purple - Donatello (Bo pole);
- red - Raphael (sai);
- yellow - Michelangelo (nunchaku).
Now consider what exactly is the weapon of the ninja turtles, so as not to get confused in these complex names.
Katana - Leader's Weapon
The “blue” mutant Leonardo cannot be imagined without his swords. But these are not ordinary blades, but a classic Japanese katana. When Splinter handed them to his student, he said that it was the leader’s weapon.
This is often called any Japanese sword, but first of all it is a saber with a slightly curved point longer than 60 cm. Thanks to the straight and long handle it can be held with both hands, which is very convenient, given its considerable weight - about 1-1.5 kg.
The curved shape of the sword and its sharp end help to apply not only cutting, but also stabbing blows, which gives more options for maneuvers during the battle.
The weapon of ninja turtles has gained great popularity. Toys in the form of a katana with a scabbard delight children around the world.
Six Bo - Donatello's reliable partner
Donatello (turtle with a purple bandage) wins with amazing dexterity
any opponent thanks to his pole. Bo is considered the best weapon among sticks.
It would seem that you can’t turn around with such a large projectile, but in fact it is very light (made of wood or bamboo) and is suitable for scrum even in the most cramped room.
Its usual length is 180 cm, but there are models that reach as much as 270 cm. As a rule, the thickness of Bo is 3 centimeters, which makes hand grip as convenient as possible. And Manuki (the fabric that wraps its central part) minimizes palm sliding.
This weapon of ninja turtles allows you to fight in a variety of techniques. They can be applied with chopping, cutting, whipping blows, doing pokes, loops, eights, fighting off, intercepting the enemy, and parrying.
It is difficult to knock or grab from the hands, which gives an additional advantage during the fight.
Sai: three daggers in one
A stylish and sophisticated stitching weapon, similar to a stylet, uses Raphael - a mutant with a red bandage.
According to one version, this triple knife came from a trident, which the ancient Japanese loosened the earth.
Sai has a short shaft (its maximum width is one and a half palms) and an elongated middle blade. This is the traditional weapon of the inhabitants of the Japanese region of Okinawa.
Its lateral teeth give the hand additional protection, and thanks to its sharp sharpening, they are also used to defeat the enemy in battle.
This is a convenient and compact weapon of ninja turtles. It can be plugged into a belt, and then easily and quickly removed at the right time.
Raphael uses two sai at once. They are suitable for both close combat and throwing at the enemy.
Weapons that anyone can make
Michelangelo is a turtle whose visiting card is yellow and nunchucks. This weapon can be used not only to strike and smash objects, but also to strangle the enemy.
Two wooden sticks of small length, fastened together by means of a chain or cord - an indispensable helper in any fight. It can be easily made at home. How to make do-it-yourself ninja turtles weapons?
To do this, you need to make holes at the ends of the sticks if you will use a cord, or attach metal fasteners to them if you want to make a model with a chain, like Michelangelo’s.
Then we connect the sticks with each other - and the combat weapon of the ninja turtles is ready for battle.
Sometimes one half of the nunchucks may be longer than the other, if this option seems more convenient to the owner. But, as a rule, both sticks have the same length as their most famous mutant holder.