Kakushibuki and Shikomibuki: Hidden Weapons and Trick Weapons

In this video I show some hidden weapons and trick weapons from various sources including “The Lost Samurai School: Secrets of Mubyoshi Ryu“ by Antony Cummins and Mieko Koizumi. Other weapons appear in Serge Mol’s book, “Classical Weaponry of Japan: Special Weapons and Tactics of the Martial Arts“. Weapons such as the short sword with a hidden dagger and the bamboo with a hidden blade may not be historical but follow ideas of historical items.