| Many different ninja tools and weapons were | | | | weapon that a ninja may have used. It is a single |
| used to carry out their missions. Some weapons | | | | edged, curved, and slender sword. The katana is |
| or tools have been associated with ninjas even | | | | renowned for its cutting ability. It was believed |
| though they may never truly use them. | | | | that katanas were categorized as one man, two |
| Hollywood and other factors have created an | | | | men, three men swords, and so on. This |
| almost mythical persona when it comes to the | | | | represented how many men the sword could slice |
| ninja. Here are some of the most popular | | | | through. Even, though ninja most likely carried a |
| weapons and tools that ninjas may have used. | | | | katana, their weapon of choice may have been |
| Nun Chucks, also known as nunchakus are | | | | the ninjato. |
| associated with ninjas. Nunchakus in their most | | | | The ninjato was a smaller version of a katana. It |
| basic form are just two sticks connected with a | | | | was referred to as the "ninja sword". Ninjas were |
| rope or chain. Nunchakus today can be made of | | | | mainly solicited as assassins. A shorter sword |
| various materials, ranging from woods to metals. | | | | would have been easier to conceal and carry |
| They can also offer unique designs. Some martial | | | | when carrying out a mission. Ninja tools and |
| art styles train with nunchakus. Depending on the | | | | weapons can be very fascinating. Depending on |
| style they can be used for striking as well as | | | | the mission or circumstances many different |
| defensively. | | | | types on tools and weapons may have been |
| The katana sword is also a very recognizable | | | | used. |