Mankind has always been very fascinated with weapons and every nation had weapons that made their armies unique. Initially, early humans used weapons to hunt but soon transformed them to kill each other. Here are some of the most unusual weapons from ancient times and believe it or not, they were actually used.
Macuahuitl
The Macuahuitl is a weapon shaped like a wooden sword. Its sides are embedded with prismatic blades made from a volcanic glass stone. It resembles a large wooden stick, with cuts on the side to hold the sharp obsidian. Because its lacks a sharp point, it cannot be used as a stabbing weapon. However, jagged obsidian gives this weapon a tear of the evil force, can cut deep wounds upon the enemy. There are records of Macuahuitl being able to decapitate horses, which is impressive because the horse's head is much thicker than an adults.
Chakram
The chakram is thrown vertically by spinning it on the index finger. The weapon was round and made up of sharp edges. The edges were so sharp that the weapon could easily slice off the hands of legs or even the heads of a man in a second. This weapon originated in India and is used extensively by the Indian Sikh community. The weapon was also used in deadly battles where people wore it in their finger and then used it to kill their enemies.
Macuahuitl
The Macuahuitl is a weapon shaped like a wooden sword. Its sides are embedded with prismatic blades made from a volcanic glass stone. It resembles a large wooden stick, with cuts on the side to hold the sharp obsidian. Because its lacks a sharp point, it cannot be used as a stabbing weapon. However, jagged obsidian gives this weapon a tear of the evil force, can cut deep wounds upon the enemy. There are records of Macuahuitl being able to decapitate horses, which is impressive because the horse's head is much thicker than an adults.
Chakram
The chakram is thrown vertically by spinning it on the index finger. The weapon was round and made up of sharp edges. The edges were so sharp that the weapon could easily slice off the hands of legs or even the heads of a man in a second. This weapon originated in India and is used extensively by the Indian Sikh community. The weapon was also used in deadly battles where people wore it in their finger and then used it to kill their enemies.