TOKYO, Nov 27 (News On Japan) –
An tried theft at a jewellery retailer in Tokyo was thwarted on Sunday by a retailer personnel swinging a “sasumata”, a medieval device that’s gaining reputation as an anti-burglary gadget.
“Sasumata” is used to brush away an opponent’s weapon, and wrap round their torso to restrain them.
These defensive instruments have been enhanced for prime efficiency, particularly on the request of police. Among the brand new fashions is “Cerberus”, designed to restrain an opponent. It’s a standard “sasumata” with a band connected to its tip. When pressed in opposition to an opponent, a spring-loaded band immediately wraps round their torso, restraining them.
The firm’s president explains, “Named after the watchdog of the underworld in Greek mythology, it symbolizes the ability to swiftly seize and control an opponent.”
“Fudo” restricts the motion of legs and arms. This barely shorter “sasumata” has a band connected. When its tip is pressed, a band immediately wraps across the legs, demobilizing an opponent.
Specializing in light-weight design is “benkei”. This “sasumata” weighs lower than 1 kilogram, making it manageable even in sudden conditions by girls. It can be utilized to journey the opponent or sweep away their weapon.
The president concludes, “It’s not about offensively capturing someone, but purely for protecting ourselves.”
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