Kaginawa

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Kaginawa a type of attire used by the samurai class around the times of the Sengoku period of Japan. The kaginawa translated as a hooked rope made from hemp. A three-pointed hook designed for grappling will be attached to one end of the kaginawa. This will be used when you happen to have to scale a rather large wall, to secure a boat, or for hanging up your armor within the night when you are resting. Kaginawa were also regularly used within various sieges of miscellaneous castles as for greater results. The kaginawa will be carried while attached to a ring, which is connected to the saddle.

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The Samurai Sourcebook


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