Ninja weapons – arrows
Arrows for use with the daikyu (great bow) or hankyu (half bow) come in a number of different shape and styles.
Armor piercer arrows have a narrow spike-head and are designed to punch through different types of armor.
Flight arrows are the most common sort of arrow, with a wedge-shaped head that is useful in both combat and hunting.
Frog crotch arrows have heads that form a V, the inner edge of which is sharp. These arrows inflict terrible wounds on anything caught between the jaws.
Humming bulb arrows are fitted with carved wooden heads that whistle loudly when fired. The sound can be heard up to one mile away. This type of arrow is normally used for signaling, but the bulb can also be fitted with oil-soaked cloth or straw and used as a fire arrows.
Sheaf arrows are fitted with broad heads designed to cause great injury. These arrowheads are often carved or pierced with artistic designs, making them works of art.
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