Lajatang

A lajatang was a martial arts weapon common in the empire of Shou Lung.
==Description==
The lajatang was a double-headed weapon, having a long staff with a crescent-shaped blade at each end. Some of them had smaller barbs coming from the outer edges of the blades.
This unsual weapon required the skill of a martial artist to use effectively. It was carried in two hands.
In Kara-Tur, these weapons commonly sold for 7 tael, but they could be as expensive as 90 gold pieces elsewhere.
==History==
The lajatang was invented in Shou Lung.
==Notable Owners==
Jirozu no Nakamaru, the oyabun of the Big Head yakuza group, owned a lajatang. A monk in Aru named Yaemon also carried this weapon, as did the yakuza known as Naga.
The Blue Kumi Bandits of the Fochu Peninsula also kept a lajatang in their weapons cache.
Wang-liang, creatures related to the common oni, were said to sometimes use exotic weapons like the lajatang.
==Appendix==
===Background===
The lajatang is not a real-life weapon; however, it was likely inspired by the monk's spade.
===See Also===
* Mancatcher
* Sasumata
* Sode garami
===Appearances===
:;Adventures
::Blood of the Yakuza • Test of the Samurai • Ninja Wars
===References===
Category:Monk weapons
Category:Exotic weapons
Category:Two-handed weapons
Category:Melee weapons
Category:Slashing weapons
Category:Double weapons
Category:Weapons
Category:Items from Shou Lung
Category:Items from Kara-Tur
Category:0-24 gold pieces
Category:75-99 gold pieces