From the birthplace of Karate. Okinawa, Japan a sensei from the UK demonstrates his Nunchaku techniques.
Street wall painting. Bruce Lee. Chinatown. Singapore.
Spink auction house vice chairman Anna Lee briefs the press on a jumpsuit worn by Bruce Lee and his nunchaku used during the filming of 'Game of Death' in 1972.
In recent years, the Japanese katana (sword) has experienced a resurgence in popularity, especially among a younger generation drawn to its artistic value. While many recognize its origins as a weapon of the samurai, the knowledge about its manufacturing process and history is less widespread. The conventional Samurai sword, characterized by its longer curved edge, typically measured around 36 inches in length. In contrast, a shorter sword with a similar design, known as a katana, typically ranged from 24 to 26 inches. These swords, meticulously crafted for samurai warriors, were made from high-carbon steel, showcasing both status and requiring months of skilled craftsmanship.
A silhouette of a ninja holding a sword, katana. Vignetting is natural not post created.
Japanese Samurai Sword (Katana) Hand Wrap and Guard.
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Skilled practitioner carefully wiping traditional Japanese katana sword, maintaining blade in serene outdoor environment.
The Desert Eagle is an iconic semi-automatic handgun which has been prominently displayed in multiple forms of media. The pistol has appeared in everything from the Metal Gear Solid series to Miami Vice and The Matrix. Desert Eagle pistols are typically chambered in large bore, magnum handgun cartridges such as .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, .429 DE, and .50 AE to name a few. The handgun feeds from a single stack magazine and operates in a single action capacity. .357 chambered pistols hold 9 rounds, .44 chambered pistols hold 8 rounds, and .429 DE and .50 AE pistols hold 7 rounds.
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What began in 1985 as a revolutionary gas-operated semi-auto pistol for Magnum calibers developed into the best-known handgun in pop culture. Today, many current versions of the Desert Eagle are available from Ferkinghoff International.
The Desert Eagle 6" Stainless impresses with its classic stainless steel finish with black accents and the complete Mark XIX equipment including integrated muzzle brake.
The Desert Eagle Magic 6" Carbo Blue combines a spectacular finish in bright blue with titanium-gold controls to create an extraordinary eye-catcher in the Mark XIX series.
The Desert Eagle Black L6" IMB impresses with its full-black dark aesthetics and the weight-saving aluminum frame of the L6 Lightweight series.
The AK-47 is perhaps one of the most recognizable automatic rifles in the world. This simple gun, produced by Mikhail Kalashnikov, was initially intended to replace the rifles and submachine guns carried by Soviet forces at the end of WW2. However, it quickly became the weapon of choice during most conflicts following the Second World War.
A caltrop is a weapon made up of two (or more) sharp nails or spines arranged so that one of them always points upward from a stable base (for example, a tetrahedron). Caltrops serve to slow down the advance of horses, war elephants, and human troops. It was said to be particularly effective against the soft feet of camels. In modern times Caltrops have been used at times during labor strikes and other disputes. Such devices were used by some to destroy the tires of management and replacement workers. Because of the prevalence of caltrops during the Caterpillar strike of the mid-1990s, the state of Illinois passed a law making the possession of such devices a misdemeanor.
