Emeici
Chinese martial arts weapon
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Emeici (峨嵋刺; variously translated as "Emei daggers" or "Emei piercers") are a traditional Chinese martial arts weapon. They are a pair of metal rods with sharp ends used for stabbing; they are typically mounted on a detachable ring worn on the middle finger, allowing them to spin and be elaborately manipulated.[1]
These weapons originated at Mount Emei (hence the name). They are a piece of equipment used in wushu to this day.[2]
These weapons are used for 'open palm' techniques, and are similar to 'judge's pens'.[3]
The general idea of this weapon is to confuse the attacker by spinning the blades, thereby providing a distraction while trying to get close enough to stab. Also, emeici can be concealed easily for surprise attacks.
See also
- Shobo – a similar Japanese weapon
- Suntetsu – a similar Japanese weapon
- List of martial arts weapons
