History Main / NationalWeapon

* Gakgung(bow made from buffalo-horn) for Koreans. Preferring long-distance attacks over hand-to-hand battles, Koreans were famed for their archery from the ancient to modern times(even today SouthKorea always excel in the Olympic archery). Later, when gunpowder was invented in China, Koreans used it to develop cannons, [[MacrossMissileMassacre Hwacha]], and other firearms. These proved ''very'' effective during 16th century Japanese invasion.
** Also during that war, Korean common people fought against the invaders using Joseonnat(Korean sickles), very hard sickles that can cut grass and trees Machete-style. Oh, and like the Kukris, they proved ''very effective in cutting the enemies throats.''

* In FalloutNewVegas, The tribes in the Honest Hearts DLC each have a signature weapon. The Whitelegs use .45 Submachine Guns, the Dead Horses use War Clubs, the Sorrows use Yao Guai Gauntlets, and the New Canaanites use .45 pistols.

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* Dwarves use Axes in ''LordOfTheRings''
** Also based on Tolkien is the association of Elves with bows, which is less supported by the original mythos (Tolkien's Elves are good with bows, but for the most part they prefer swords).
* Based (as always) on Tolkien, the Dwarfs of the ''{{Discworld}}'' consider their battleaxes cultural artifacts, and will not part with them even when circumstances require them to bequeath all other weapons (at a diplomatic function, for instance). In Thud we are introduced to a more liberal sect of Dwarfs who do not carry these, believing that the axe is "a state of mind". It helps that they've invented kung fu. Trolls also have clubs, to a lesser degree (a ceremonial club was a minor plot point in Thud).
* The Aiel in ''WheelOfTime'' use knives and bows, but prefer the short-spears, and will not touch a sword under any circumstances. This is revealed as a plot point in the backstory, as there is a specific reason for this reluctance.
* On ''{{Gor}}'' a few Fantasy Counterpart Cultures have trademark weapons.

** The caste of Peasants, the lowest caste on Gor, have the quarterstaff and longbow, which are looked down upon by the caste of Warriors but can be quite effective.

** The Mek'leth dagger too for Klingons though it is not quite as iconic.

* Aslan in ''{{Traveller}}'' actually use claws in duels, both real and sporting. A human who is GoingNative with them, or just wants to be polite uses a pair of artificial claws called Ayloi.

* The Kris of Indonesia.

* The Revolver (Six-shooters) and/or Winchester rifle for American {{Cowboy}}s.

** Shuriken for Ninjas

* Short spear and leaf-shaped shield for Zulus

* In ''StarTrek'', the Bat'leth functions as this for the Klingons. Interestingly Vulcans, though no longer a Proud Warrior Race still use Lirpas in ceremonies.

* Based (as always) on Tolkien, the Dwarfs of the ''{{Discworld}}'' consider their battleaxes cultural artifacts, and will not part with them even when circumstances require them to bequeath all other weapons (at a diplomatic function, for instance). In Thud we are introduced to a more liberal sect of Dwarfs who do not carry these, believing that the axe is "a state of mind". It helps that they've invented kung fu.

* Longbows were once this for the English and the Welsh (they even continued to use them while other nations adopted early firearms).

* The flag of Mozambique sports an AK47 with bayonet attached.

** Shiriken for Ninjas

* The Aiel in ''WheelOfTime'' use short-spears and nothing else; this is revealed as a plot point in the backstory, as there is a specific reason no Aiel will touch a sword.

* Based (as always) on Tolkien, the Dwarfs of the ''{{Discworld}}'' consider their battleaxes cultural artifacts, and will not part with them even when circumstances require them to bequeath all other weapons (at a diplomatic function, for instance). In Thud we are introduced to a more liberal sect of Dwarfs who do not carry these, believing that the axe is "a state of mind".

* In FalloutNewVegas, the tribes in the Honest Hearts DLC each have a signature weapon. The Whitelegs use drum-fed shotguns, the Dead Horses use War Clubs, the Sorrows use Yao Guai Gauntlets, and the New Canaanites use .45 pistols.

Just as cultures might have an iconic BattleCry attached to them, often they will have a weapon that has a similar status. Sometimes it will have a religious or magical significance; it might for instance be a copy of a blade that was ForgedByTheGods. Perhaps it typically has a BadassCreed engraved on them. Or maybe it is simply hard to imagine them fighting without it, and even if it becomes obsolete it is impossible to imagine this group ''parading'' without it because it has a symbolic status that goes beyond its functionality. As TropesAreFlexible, this does not have to be a whole culture's weapon; it can be the weapon of any group: say, an order of {{Warrior Monk}}s, or a [[FantasticCasteSystem Caste]] or a SecretCircleOfSecrets, or a [[LadyOfWar gender.]] The point is that the weapon is so much connected with a group that it serves as a logo as well as a weapon.

Just as some cultures have an iconic BattleCry attached to them, often they will have a weapon that has a similar status. Sometimes it will have a religious or magical significance; it might for instance be a copy of a blade that was ForgedByTheGods. Perhaps they typically have a BadassCreed engraved on them. Or maybe it is simply hard to imagine them fighting without it and even if it is obsolete it is impossible to imagine this group ''parading'' without it because it has a symbolic status that goes above it's functionality. As TropesAreFlexible this does not have to be a whole culture's weapon; it can be the weapon of any group say, an order of WarriorMonk s , or a [[FantasticCasteSystem Caste]] or a SecretCircleOfSecrets, or a [[LadyOfWar gender.]] The point is that the weapon is so much connected with a group that it serves as a logo as well as a weapon.

* Aslan in ''{{Traveller}}'' actually use claws in duels, both real and sporting. A human who is Going Native with them, or just wants to be polite uses a pair of artificial claws called Ayloi.

* In ''StarTrek'', the Bat'leth functions for the Klingons. Interestingly Vulcans, though no longer a Proud Warrior Race still use Lirpas in ceremonies.

Just as some cultures have an iconic BattleCry attached to them, often they will have a weapon that has a similar status. Sometimes it will have a religious or magical significance; it might for instance be a copy of a blade that was ForgedByTheGods. Perhaps they typically have a BadassCreed engraved on them. Or maybe it is simply hard to imagine them fighting without it and even if it is obsolete it is impossible to imagine this group ''parading'' without it because it has a symbolic status that goes above it's functionality. As TropesAreFlexible this does not have to be a whole culture's weapon; it can be the weapon of any group say, an order of WarriorMonk s , or a [[FantasticCasteSystem Caste or SecretCircleOfSecrets, or a [[LadyOfWar gender.]] The point is that the weapon is so much connected with a group that it serves as a logo as well as a weapon.

Just as some cultures have an iconic BattleCry attached to them, often they will have a weapon that has a similar status. Sometimes it will have a religious or magical significance; it might for instance be a copy of a blade that was ForgedByTheGods. Perhaps they typically have a BadassCreed engraved on them. Or maybe it is simply hard to imagine them fighting without it and even if it is obsolete it is impossible to imagine this group ''parading'' without it because it has a symbolic status that goes above it's functionality. As TropesAreFlexible this does not have to be a whole culture's weapon; it can be the weapon of any group say, an order of WarriorMonk s , or a [[FantasticCasteSystem Caste or SecretCircleOfSecrets, or a[[LadyOfWar gender]] . The point is that the weapon is so much connected with a group that it serves as a logo as well as a weapon.

Just as some cultures have an iconic BattleCry attached to them, often they will have a weapon that has a similar status. Sometimes it will have a religious or magical significance; it might for instance be a copy of a blade that was ForgedByTheGods. Perhaps they typically have a BadassCreed engraved on them. Or maybe it is simply hard to imagine them fighting without it and even if it is obsolete it is impossible to imagine this group ''parading'' without it because it has a symbolic status that goes above it's functionality. As TropesAreFlexible this does not have to be a whole culture's weapon; it can be the weapon of any group say, an order of WarriorMonk s , or a [[FantasticCasteSystem Caste or SecretCircleOfSecrets, or a [[LadyOfWar gender]] . The point is that the weapon is so much connected with a group that it serves as a logo as well as a weapon.

Just as some cultures have an iconic BattleCry attached to them, often they will have a weapon that has a similar status. Sometimes it will have a religious or magical significance; it might for instance be a copy of a blade that was ForgedByTheGods. Perhaps they typically have a BadassCreed engraved on them. Or maybe it is simply hard to imagine them fighting without it and even if it is obsolete it is impossible to imagine this group ''parading'' without it because it has a symbolic status that goes above it's functionality. As TropesAreFlexible this does not have to be a whole culture's weapon; it can be the weapon of any group say, an order of WarriorMonk s , or a [[FantasticCasteSystem Caste or SecretCircleOfSecrets, or a [[LadyOfWar gender]]. The point is that the weapon is so much connected with a group that it serves as a logo as well as a weapon.

Just as some cultures have an iconic BattleCry attached to them, often they will have a weapon that has a similar status. Sometimes it will have a religious or magical significance; it might for instance be a copy of a blade that was ForgedByTheGods. Perhaps they typically have a BadassCreed engraved on them. Or maybe it is simply hard to imagine them fighting without it and even if it is obsolete it is impossible to imagine this group ''parading'' without it because it has a symbolic status that goes above it's functionality. As tropes are flexible this does not have to be a whole culture's weapon; it can be the weapon of any group say, an order of WarriorMonk s , or a Caste or SecretCircleOfSecrets, or a [[LadyOfWar gender]]. The point is that the weapon is so much connected with a group that it serves as a logo as well as a weapon.