👉 A hand weapon is a compact, portable weapon typically used for close-quarters combat, often featuring a blade or sharpened object attached to the hand. These weapons can include knives, daggers, and even specially designed tools like the bo staff or the bo staff with a blade. They are favored for their ease of concealment, agility in hand-to-hand combat, and ability to be quickly drawn or hidden. Hand weapons are commonly used by law enforcement, military personnel, and self-defense practitioners due to their effectiveness in close-range encounters and their relatively low risk of causing severe injury compared to larger weapons.
