tekko-kagi

Noun

(plural tekkō kagis)

A Japanese hand weapon or climbing tool, whereby metal hooks or blades are strapped to the back of the forearm and hand. The lengthes of the hooks or blades vary.

Origin

From Japanese 手甲鉤 (てっこうかぎ, tekkō kagi).

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