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==Description== |
==Description== |
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==Use== |
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The Yumi has existed in Japan since prehistory. The length of the bow gives it great firing power, though the position of the grip may have allowed it to be fired from horseback or a kneeling position. |
The Yumi has existed in Japan since prehistory. The length of the bow gives it great firing power, though the position of the grip may have allowed it to be fired from horseback or a kneeling position. |
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| − | In the show the Yumi was shot at two dummies from 45 feet accurately hitting them. The Samurai experts also claimed that the Samurai specialized in accurately shooting out the enemy's eyes in order to kill the targets regardless of their armor. This feat was demonstrated by shooting out dummy eyes at 25 feet. |
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| − | According to many fans, it has been "pretty much confirmed" that the demonstrations on the show were edited to look more impressive than they "actually were". Making Yumi one of the most debated weapons demonstrated in the show. |
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[[Category:Weapons]] |
[[Category:Weapons]] |
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[[Category:Ancient Weapons]] |
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Revision as of 03:36, 30 October 2011
The Yumi is a Japanese bow. It was the Long-Range weapon of the Samurai.
Description
The Yumi is a tall, assymetrical bow with the grip about one third the distance from the lower tip with the upper and lower curves differing in shape. The bow is traditionally made from laminated bamboo, wood, and leather. The Yumi is always supposed to be taller than the man who wields it.
7 ft.
2 lb.
Laminated Bamboo, Wood, Leather
Use
The Yumi has existed in Japan since prehistory. The length of the bow gives it great firing power, though the position of the grip may have allowed it to be fired from horseback or a kneeling position.