The masakari (鉞) is an ancient Japanese weapon. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. A weapon is a Tool used either in Hunting, or attack or defence in Combat for the purpose of subduing enemy personnel or to destroy enemy weapons This battle-axe was used by the Yamabushi, the warrior monks. (Literally "One who lies/hides in the mountains" are Japanese mountain Ascetic hermits In modern use the term ubasoku-yamabushi refers to laymen The blade is made of heavy metal with a spike opposite which is attached to the wooden haft through the means of a socket. The masakari has a weight of 4 kg and is 120 cm long.
Other Uses:
"Masakari" is also the Inner Sphere name of an 85-ton assault mech in the Battletech universe. Word origin and usage The term "mecha" is derived from the Japanese abbreviation for the English word " mechanical " BattleTech is a Wargaming and Science fiction franchise launched by FASA Corporation and currently owned by WizKids.
"Masakari" was used as a tribe in Tomba! for the PS1.
Dapyx Software network: MP3 Explorer | Ebook Manager | Zenithic