Kakute ring ; ninja ninpo ninjutsu suntetsu bujinkan iga koga goth gothic 002

Description

Kakute are rings made of iron or steel that were sometimes worn by the ninja, and favored by the kunoichi, having one to four metal spikes protruding from it. The spikes were sometimes dipped in poison. Kakute were usually worn on the middle finger with the spikes hidden inside the hand, and then used to attack when the enemy least expected. Sometimes one ring was worn on the middle finger and another worn on the thumb, so that both rings can pinch at two areas. The spikes were also excellent for holding onto an opponent, striking across the face, choking, and sometimes climbing as well. Some kakute had a tab with a hole, that was used for hojojutsu techniques. In this sense, the hojo(rope) could not be easily pulled away from the hands of the ninja or kunoichi, since it was tied to the kakute ring on their finger.
This kakute is the nihontsuno(two spike) style. It is made of a high quality cutlery grade steel and fully hardened to around 58 Rockwell. It will hold it's edge, unlike kakute made from a cast alloy or soft steel.
Ring size - 16 US
Thickness - 3/8"
Steel - 4140 high carbon tool steel
Hardness - around 58 Rockwell
Finish - chemically blackened
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