Sai were originally farming tools. Many ninja weapons started out as farming tools and many are still used in farming. Some of these tools include scythes, tonfa, nunchucks, and of course sai. Sai are adaptations of pitchforks and they came with a multitude of advantages largely against swords that were commonly used in the times when sai were used as weapons. Their weight made them capable of stabbing through the layers of thick armor worn by samurai. If a ninja knew this weapon well, they were certainly a force to be reckoned with and the With the Sun Sai can help you gain the same control over this piece of equipment any day.
The With the Sun Octagonal Sai Pair is a pair of octagonal sai composed of stainless steel with a gleaming silver finish. The sai feature the trademark three prongs and this set is full tang. The handles are stainless steel with a wrap composed of plastic with metal thread. The wrap is black, contrasting the blade beautifully, however it also features a thick gold line that spirals up the handle adding the perfect splash of color to these sai. The weight on these sai is 1.6 lbs. so these are not necessarily just for practice. These With the Sun Octagonal Sai are perfect for a beginner since they aren’t sharp, an intermediate trainer who is getting used to the weight, or a pro martial artist who needs a set for a demonstration.
