Talk about the eight hidden weapons in ancient China

Let’s talk about the eight major hidden weapons in ancient China: they can hurt people invisibly, can penetrate a poplar with a hundred steps, and are impossible to prevent.

Although hidden weapons in the cold weapon era are not as widely used as conventional weapons such as swords, guns, and sticks, It's also difficult to use on the battlefield. But it can exert tremendous power in one-on-one situations. Here we will take a look at some of the real hidden weapons that existed in ancient my country.

1. Flying knives

Flying knives: The most common hidden weapon, it seems ordinary, but in fact it is extremely powerful, which shows that Xiao Li is a flower.

2. Flying needle

Flying needle: also known as flying nail and dart needle, commonly known as "flying nail", it is a type of Chinese hand dart. Ancient flying needles are no different from household sewing needles. Some modern flying needles are specially made, with shapes such as triangular, square, and pentagonal, and large sewing needles are also used. Although the flying needle is small, it is very lethal. Experts can hit the target within 10 meters when flying it.

On TV, there were masters performing flying needle stunts. They used flying needles to penetrate glass plates within 3 meters. It can't be taken out. The more you move, the deeper it goes in, and you will die in the blink of an eye. It is the most deadly hidden weapon.

3. Darts

Darts are easy to carry and extremely sharp. Its advantage over daggers is that they can attack at medium and long distances, making them difficult to defend against. It is also one of the essential hidden weapons for professional assassins.

4. Caltrops

Caltrops are usually sprinkled on the ground. They are not used for killing people, but to ease enemy movements. Wang Yanzhang, the general of the Later Liang Dynasty, once stepped on caltrops with his bare feet. Come and shock the army.

5. Blowgun

The blowgun ambush the opponent in advance, put the poisonous arrows into the tube, and blow them out with gas. There is only one shot, which is harmful to the user. The physical and mental quality requirements are relatively high.

6. Blood Drops

Blood Drops are said to be a hidden weapon unique to Emperor Yongzheng's spy organization. They resemble bird cages and are specially designed to take the heads of enemies from a distance. Once it hits, the person's head will fall to the ground instantly, and there will be no one left alive, but this requires too much physical fitness of the user.

7. Xiujian

Xiujian hides the poisonous needle in the cuff, triggers the mechanism and launches it. It is simple to use and easy to operate. The opponent has no time to prepare and can be operated by everyone. , even if the blow is not fatal, the poison will kill the opponent. It was commonly used by Liu Wei, the general in the late Ming Dynasty.

8. Meteor Dart

Meteor Dart. A Chinese concealed throwing weapon, a poisonous dart. It is made of metal and is mainly star-shaped. The tip is polished extremely sharp and poison is tempered during use. This hidden weapon is the most insidious. Assassins can use it well. Experts can throw it to kill people. It is very terrifying.