Shinobi-shuko

Please note: This article is about the climbing claws used by Ninja. For other uses of the term, please see Shuko (disambiguation).
Shinobi-shuko were the climbing claws used by Ninja. Roleplaying in the Emerald Empire, p. 188 They were attached to the hands, requiring a great deal of strength and stamina. Way of the Scorpion, p. 91 They were known as shinobi ashiko Way of the Ninja, p. 90 when attached to feet.
== Non-Ninja Use==
The Yoritomo family favored these items as they both assisted in keeping a sailor from falling overboard when worn on the feet, and a full set made scaling other vessels that much easier. The Unicorn wore a variant of the claws on their feet to aid in staying in their saddle as well as traversing rough terrain on foot. Hiruma and Daidoji scouts used them during their missions. Complete Exotic Arms Guide, p. 24
== Material ==
These items were often made with bundles of cord and fabric. The Unicorn and Mantis made their claws with treated leather straps. 
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