The Kyoketsu Shoge (lit. running over the fields and mountains) is a double-edged blade with another blade protruding from its side at a 90-degree angle. This latter blade is tied to a chain or rope between 3 and 6 meters long that ends in a metal ring. It is believed to have been developed before the more well-known Kusarigama.
Almost exclusively used by ninjas, the Kyoketsu Shoge has a multitude of technical applications. The blade can be used to make cuts and stab. The chain or rope, in the latter case sometimes made from human hair or horsehair, can be used for climbing, tying up an enemy, and more. The long reach of the weapon, combined with the sharp point, has the ability to attack or entangle an enemy from a safe distance. It can also be used to entangle the opponent's sword with the chain and yank it from their hands.