SASUMATA

Product Description:
Step into the role of warrior with the Sasumata, a historically inspired pole weapon, now reimagined for the CHAPEAU BAS ARCADE GAME. Crafted from durable, lightweight materials and shaped for optimal balance, this forked armament is designed to skillfully entrap or disarm your opponent's puppet. The sasumata's unique U-shaped head gives players a tactical edge, turning each match into a battle of finesse and timing.

Historical Background:
Originating in feudal Japan, the sasumata was traditionally used by samurai and town magistrates not for killing, but for capturing. It was one of the three primary tools of the torimono sandōgu (the trio of arresting tools), used to subdue suspects without causing fatal harm. Mounted on long poles and often equipped with spikes or barbs, real-life sasumata were employed to pin enemies against walls.

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