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| Drawing of a Fei Chui, from 'Wu Bei Zhi (《武備志》)'. |
Fei Chui (飛鎚, lit. 'Flying hammer'), also known as
Liu Xing Chui (流星錘, lit. '
Meteor hammer'), is a Chinese throwing weapon that dates back as early as Han period. It consists of one or two mace heads tied to a rope or chain. While Fei Chui is very similar to
bolas, and can be used as one, it is generally used like a longer and more lethal
slungshot. Single-headed meteor hammer tied to shorter rope can also be used as a throwing weapon.
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| Head of a meteor hammer. Private collection. |
Despite its association with Chinese martial arts, meteor hammer is not strictly unique the Chinese. In fact, the weapon probably had its origin among the steppe nomads as a hoseback-friendly alternative to
shepherd's sling, and was used by many diverse cultures such as Khazars and medieval Russians.
quick not about this weapon. As you said, this weapon probably influenced other area.I personally think that the ryukyuan suruchin ligh have derived from this weapon.I also happened to find this particular hokkaido ainu weapon probably used in the same manner. Perhaps a influence of the time they were vassal of the Ming .
ReplyDeleteSuruchin literally means "twin meteor" so it is obviously influenced by this Chinese weapon. Ryukyuan martial arts are relatively young though as far as I am aware, so I doubt they are the result of Ming influence.
DeleteNo idea on the Ainu weapon.
Sorry i forgot to link it.https://www.pinterest.fr/pin/830210512534357868/
DeleteThat is one vicious weapon. I can see similarities in function but this is probably not directly related to Chinese meteor hammer.
Deletemeteor hammer is strictly unique the Chinese.
ReplyDeleteI think this setence missing 'Not'