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Tobias_Reece
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 29, 2002 8:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi all

I purchased a basic Jitte from Seni, but I have fallen in love with the design.

I was just wondering, if anyone knows, are they supposed to be used in a pair.

To my knowledge, they are supposed to be used on their own, but I have seen pics where they are grouped.

Hope that made sense.

Tobias

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ronryu
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 29, 2002 1:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

From what I know about the jitte it is a japanese varation of the sai . and they were used by the police to defend agenst the sword (?) not sure about that one . Anyway they were used in singles if you look at some of the extenable batons you will see that they look an awfull lot liek an jitte hummmm.

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Pacificshore
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 29, 2002 1:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

As far as I know they were used by themselves. However, having an extra one wouldn't hurt!!
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 29, 2002 4:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

They were generally used singly. Many were very ornate and more ceremonial than anything. It seems they were an ornamentation of rank in the civil services.
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