How Legit is the Bagh Nakh from Baki?

MMA Fighter Chad Vázquez breaks down the Bagh Nakh (Tiger Claw) that was used by Ryuukou Yanagi during his encounter with Gouki Shibukawa in the anime, Baki.
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[@ScenicFights]

Yanagi is arguably the strongest of the escape convicts in Baki 2018, one of his many weapons in the series is the Bagh Nakh. The Bagh Nakh, also known as, Tiger Claw, is a historic Indian Weapon that was used for ambush attacks. It is also said the tips were sometimes poisoned to ensure the opening attack was the deadliest. What do you think of the design of the Bagh Nakh?

[@lil1010devil]

I could see that

[@SeventhSeaI]

Not a big fan in a 1 on 1 fight. Maybe if you’re skilled in MMA, and especially if you’re able to effectively use open hand strikes on the regular (Shades of bas rutten for sure) it may be good, but it would limit even Bas’ use of his own style due to the inherent design. Honestly, it probably serves the purpose of an ambush really well, if I were wearing a suit or just a jacket I could make this completely invisible, it wouldn’t even trace like a gun or knife can. But as for a fighting weapon, there’s definitely better options, and, to tell you the truth, I’d rather use my own BJJ skills than this if I were in a fighting situation and not some type of assassin.

[@tushar-tipartiwar]

yanagi definitely not the strongest spec and dorian

[@lil1010devil]

@@tushar-tipartiwar ok I was wondering about them aswell but yanagi is pretty dangerous aswell

[@KeravnosPrime]

Dorian and spec are above him

[@Avoidthevoidx]

If you forgot that you have it on and you instinctively scratch your balls, you're done.

[@kyototomokui6676]

Especially since it’s usually dipped in poison 😭

[@kinbolluck476]

NONE OF YOU HAVE ANY FECK

[@ReddoX30]

Dam 😂😂

[@mrroboshadow]

Those cons are probably why ninja used their similar tool mostly for climbing/infiltration rather than combat

[@ScenicFights]

For those wondering which Ninja tool is being referenced in this comment, it is the Shuko - 手虎.

[@pharaohsmagician8329]

​@@ScenicFightsthank you so much for naming that tool! I was curious. I love your channel so much because of how optimistic and positive you guys are, it's a happy channel not just complaining so I love watching it! The ninja tools also come in shoe varients for parkour!

[@EpsilxnMUSIC]

@@pharaohsmagician8329I wouldnt say parkour, but climbing instead, because lets be real parkour isnt really effective when you're trying to be quiet while getting intel

[@NeutralDrow]

I used to think those ninja tools were called "nekode" (猫手), but on further research, it seems like that name was invented by Dungeons & Dragons.

[@johnseb5856]

No. Ninjas generally wernt used for combat. They usually assassinate. Fighting was a last resort. So many of their weapons wernt based on hand to hand combat since they aren't known for going into direct battles like samurai.

[@TeshUchiha]

Afzal Khan knows this 💀

[@ManjeetPrabhugaonkar]

Shivaji maharaj ki jai ❤

[@TeshUchiha]

@@ManjeetPrabhugaonkar Chhatrapati Shivaji maharaj ki jai

[@detriminer]

Jai Bhavani Jai Shivaji

[@Soumadipmandal]

Complete sentence: Afzal Khan learnt it, but it was too late..😂😂😂 Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj ki Jai

[@Comicbroe405]

Lol yeah

[@TreazyKun.]

Afzal Khan disliked this video 💀💀

[@editzzne9559]

Who take him seriously?

[@ayushkamble1115]

💀

[@blackbeamer_25]

Now terrorist will talk about hygiene 😂​@@tl4460

[@axlelaxle]

​@@tl4460sad comeback, off yourself

[@Sanatani.Bharatiyaa]

😆😆😆

[@tushar-tipartiwar]

Another Pro: the two fingers holding rings on the Bagh Nakh can actually be decorated with gold and jewels to give a appearance of rings making it more consealed.

[@ChadxDiablo]

Actually Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj done that 😅

[@biz09ification]

Another Con: you can't do high fives or knuckles while wearing them

[@Nate_Rever]

@@biz09ification you can with consequences

[@maroski64]

​@@pralayaryanIt's a good weapon for exactly ONE ambush attack. After that, it's no good.

[@tilasole3252]

​@@Nate_Reverthat's the other guy's problem HIGH FIVE!!!

[@presentlee9403]

Why using that when you have a poisonous vacuum palm?

[@b0t123]

Double damage

[@dredgeduner]

@@b0t123 agreed

[@ShatteredGlass916]

Nothing's wrong with having 2nd weapons ready at your disposal

[@tushar-tipartiwar]

Shibukawa is literally his teacher he had to suprise him with something

[@mystickev194]

⁠​⁠@@crosswren014switching to your sidearm is faster than reloading

[@SkippyZii]

Ah yes the melee drop of the Crimson Mimic

[@Kiyomi1238]

Ah a fellow Terrarian, I remember when the fetid baghnakhs were the best melee to use against Plantera… tried it and it didn’t go well

[@yesno4628]

so glad i found this comment

[@WeFightForKarl]

Those damn mimics

[@ChesterTheGod]

Too bad its range is too short

[@f.l.o.r.a.l.l.y]

Terraria reference

[@SoumikSarker]

That is why Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj used it once 😁

[@TonySoprano-oo8wd]

And sambhaji knows how to be dog food 💀🕉🙏

[@snehallit]

From what I understand being an Indian and a history enthusiast. The bagh nakh wasn’t this super covert weapon that people think of it as. We do have examples in history of how people use it but they mostly make glancing attacks, akin to a knuckle duster. Hitting with full force would either get it stuck or worse, break your fingers. Also, daggers and bucklers were common fashion accessories ever since the medieval period in India. It probably makes sense that they would be used in conjunction to them. Lastly, these things were very much a nobility thing. Hell, we tried a whole bunch of things that would look insane today which include strapping rockets to an elephant and mounting a huge musket on camels. Idk if they were practical but we sure did it.

[@BSKROnlineLS]

Indian weapons are the best haha you guys literally have anime stuff like the flexible swords or the chakram

[@snehallit]

@@BSKROnlineLS True, but let’s not forget they were always a novelty. Warfare on the subcontinent heavily relied on heavy infantry carrying shields and spears along with long bowmen. The cavalry aspect is often discussed but it doesn’t get importance until the Turks invade and elephants were an ancient to classical era thing. As bows got more precise, elephants became a ceremonial symbol very early on. Even during Hannibal’s time when Indian mahouts were steering his elephants.

[@snehallit]

@@kalakritistudios Haha for sure, I wouldn’t exactly call them super effective but hey our people have always believed in outlandish ideas and sometimes they just work! As I stated in my last comment though, these novelty ideas were just that, most of the warfare in the subcontinent was akin to Persian or Greek warfare until the Turks invaded.

[@josedorsaith5261]

​@@kalakritistudios No, rockets came from China

[@snehallit]

@@josedorsaith5261 They sure did, but where the Chinese started with bamboo we started with metal.

[@rohitkasera_059]

*Him : How Legit is Bagh Nakh ?* *Indians : Ask Afzal Khan 💀*

[@parinaysharma3139]

XD

[@sayankumar9821]

The power of this weapon is approved by Afzal Khan

[@vishaledward4314]

😂

[@Im-21-]

Shivaji ko afjal ne mara Hai is weapon se 😊

[@rohitkasera_059]

@@Im-21- Kaha Madarsa mai Padhaya ? Aapke Afzal Papa ke ek or Papa they "Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj" ye nahi bataya ? 😊

[@sister_anya]

छत्रपती शिवाजी महाराज की जय 🧡

[@da_deven_ahire1603]

🗿

[@pokestarr7738]

जय

[@TonySoprano-oo8wd]

And sambhaji knows how to be dog food 💀🕉🙏

[@utsavlimbachiya6253]

Chhatrapati shivaji maharaj ....❤

[@ITZ_ONLY_YOUR_HIMANSHU]

KI JAI 🇮🇳🚩🕉️⚔️🗿

[@faleilham8334]

Still can't beating mongol descendants.

[@ITZ_ONLY_YOUR_HIMANSHU]

@@tl4460 €umskin sister's ONLYFANS kidoo at least we don't have to check our gender at least we don't have multiple dads 😂

[@Chhhottaaadonn]

Muslim slayer​@@tl4460

[@situationxd8650]

Try to clean ur ass properly 😛​@@tl4460

[@TheElbowMerchant]

I can definitely see weapon retention being an issue, but I guess it would work for an ambush if the objective is to blind your opponent.

[@3slicessenpai]

One thing about Baki that I really like is that it not only appeals to martial arts lovers, but also weapon nerds, even the most unconventional. Currently reading around this arc in the manga, and I've seen fishing lines + rubber bands and glueing glass shards to your fists. Makes for some very interesting fights.

[@greenbeastofthehiddenleaf]

fr

[@tiposauce6417]

Nice xenoblade pfp

[@Tilly-u2h]

Baki is TRASH and OVERRATED It disrespects both boxing and muay thai and other good for self defense or practical martial arts and praises mcdojo "martial arts"

[@adamgrofik5470]

Lots of the info is actually factual. Orochi Doppo is supposed to mimic Oyama Masutatsu of Kyokushin Karate. Especially when mentioning the spinning block, or “Mawashi Uke” as well as Three Battle Stance or “Sanchin Dachi.” Guevara training his guys reminds me of old school American Ninjutsu. Which I think his “art” was Ninpo Taijutsu/Ninjutsu

[@badart3204]

@@adamgrofik5470I mean I guess. Idk I don’t feel like Baki really does much martial arts and it’s more “this guy is so jacked and serious with like 2 super moves that he just beats everyone with” until he gets flexed on by the main cast

[@innocent2559]

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj🗿

[@ShahriyerKabir]

he was a coward!

[@maheshtechenglish]

How​@@ShahriyerKabir

[@KAIMA.N]

Cunning *​@@ShahriyerKabir

[@Manan1900]

​@@ShahriyerKabir😂😂 so was Muhammad

[@friendlyatheist9589]

​@@ShahriyerKabircowards were attacking Hindus breaking temples and force converting them. Shiva ji Maharaj fought against those p!gs yeah the ones who converted your grandma.

[@ahedjehad8514]

so, about the con number 3: since the Bagh Nakh was mostly used in ambushes, the Bagh Nakh was often dipped in poison.

[@TaLeng2023]

Is there a version with a detachable spike? Horrible to have it stuck in your assassination target and then you get murked by his guards coz you can't pull out.

[@ahedjehad8514]

@@TaLeng2023 i don't know actually...ask someone else who's more knowledgeable. :)

[@x71OsUe]

The traditional Indian weapon Bagh Nakh (also known as "tiger claws") does not feature a version with detachable spikes in its original design. Bagh Nakh typically consists of four or five curved blades fixed to a metal plate, usually secured with rivets or screws. The overall design mimics the claws of a big cat and is intended for close-range attacks. Its structure is compact and sturdy to ensure the blades do not easily come loose during combat. In the traditional version, the spikes (or blades) are generally non-detachable and are directly fixed to the metal base to ensure stability and lethality during use. If the design included detachable spikes, it could compromise its combat effectiveness, especially in situations involving repeated strikes or intense physical confrontation. Such a design might put the user at risk of losing a blade during combat. Regarding the scenario you mentioned: if the spikes of the Bagh Nakh get stuck in a target and cannot be removed quickly, it could indeed place the user in a very dangerous position, particularly if bodyguards of the target interfere. The Bagh Nakh's design does not account for ease of blade removal, as its primary focus is on delivering direct damage and quick strikes. Therefore, encountering a situation where the weapon is stuck could become a vulnerability for the user. For those looking to improve their effectiveness with this weapon, the most important factor is practicing fast and accurate striking techniques to avoid situations where the weapon becomes trapped in the middle of combat. Modern weapon improvements might consider more efficient designs for detachable or replaceable spikes, but such features are not commonly found in traditional Bagh Nakh designs.

[@Vijaya7225]

Con:- you only have really 1 good attack with it. Shivaji:- That's good enough for me 😈, IYKYK

[@kyototomokui6676]

Afzal Khan disliked this comment

[@TheFruitNewt]

"dap me up" "OH GREAT HEAVENS!"

[@iqbalmabbit]

I don't usually comment, but this video really educating me in a minute and the explanation is really clear and make sense, so I have to left a comment to appreciate the creator.

[@ScenicFights]

Thank you very much! Please look at my other content on this channel, which is very similar!

[@gatsby8856]

Maratha Assembled in comments 👏🙇‍♂️

[@TonySoprano-oo8wd]

And sambhaji knows how to be dog food 💀🕉🙏

[@TrustWorthyTroy]

OHHHH so that’s what the *Fetid Bagh Nakh* from terraria is based off from. I didn’t know I needed this.

[@Buttheflies]

Really like the fact you used the actual fight scenes to demonstrate how it works 🔥🔥

[@BigDaddyDingers17]

And that’s why the push version was made

[@VladTygyrr]

Which one?

[@Dazllingston]

​@@VladTygyrrspiked knuckledusters?

[@christophersteadwell3217]

​@@VladTygyrr the Katar and Pata seem the closest, the katar is the most famous so I'll say that

[@TaLeng2023]

​@@christophersteadwell3217do majority of katars split open?

[@christophersteadwell3217]

@@TaLeng2023 not historically but with mall ninja tech I wouldn't scoff at split blades being the most sold

[@AR-Ed1tsz]

Imagine wearing this at a slapping contest 💀

[@Crucial789]

"Shivaji maharaj Liked this video"

[@Comicbroe405]

Bro summoned all the Indians with this one.. Love to see that.

[@personalemail9329]

​@@tl4460why are you sniffing people? Weird kink to share on internet.

[@ayushkamble1115]

@tl4460 yes, smells like jealousy and insecurity ig 🤧

[@kino9371]

time to hide all white girls lmao.

[@nxmx6ix]

​@@holysmokes8364SAR DO NOT REDEEM

[@zeon8804]

The great shivaji used it against afzal Khan when he invited him for a meeting and tried to stab while hugging him. He knew this was gonna happen and prepared by wearing a metal chain armour and hidden baghnak which means claws of tiger

[@Qyu1000]

Bagh means tiger and nakh means nails. At least in many regional Indian languages. I don't know about URDU or Hindi both are the same with slight differences.

[@AKGAMING-lm1si]

Its not just any indian traditional weapon,its a legendary weapon Jai chatrapati shivaji 🗿♥️🚩

[@ITZ_ONLY_YOUR_HIMANSHU]

🇮🇳🚩🕉️⚔️🗿

[@KatsuoCM]

For a "legendary" weapon, it seems to be an impractical one

[@SoumikSarker]

@KatsuoCM 🤣 may in you dream, in your afterlife ask Afjal khan how impractical it was

[@himeshsinghshishodiya]

​@@KatsuoCM Impractical? I'm pretty sure Afzal Khan said the same to Shivaji Maharaj 😂😂

[@AKGAMING-lm1si]

@@SoumikSarker 😂😂

[@ogun4921]

Oh, hey! You did my request! Excellent analysis!

[@ScenicFights]

Glad you enjoyed the breakdown!

[@theblackbaron4119]

Pro: Best high fives Con: No one would want to high five you anymore.

[@aryamangogoi6764]

Few baghnakh comes with a mini knife attached to it for stabbing making the follow up attacks after the suprise attack lethal too.

[@woahblow4127]

Holy shit 10/10 short. Explained everything perfect and made a lot sense. Subbed as soon as you brought up losing one the most important angles of attacks

[@unicornactual3432]

Do you though? Palm strike with bonus lacerations is very much an option and it's more effective than a jab cause... Well blindness. It's silly to think they'd only work with wide angle slaps. The slap he used is likely the worst attack you could use. Highly telegraphed + easily blocked and only grants minor flesh wounds. It's not a boxing match its a mauling, hence the name tiger claws. Palm strike, pull downward. Follow up with fatal choke slam/Macgruber throat rip. Think like a tiger, there's a reason Rocky 4 did not contain a tiger.

[@augustgremaud2738]

Named my last D&D character Baghnakh after this weapon - he was a warforged assassin. Cool stuff!

[@sumdud23]

in case you didn't know, bagh means tiger and nakh means nose, so your character's name is TigerNose you may use this knowledge however you wish

[@kaustubhsardesai6964]

😂 oh god ...

[@himeshojha2788]

Nakh means claws not nose ​@@sumdud23

[@sumdud23]

@himeshojha2788 depends on region i guess, cuz in central region punja is claw, perhaps nakh is claw in gujrat/rajasthan(dunno really), fits better ig just provided what i know as a native and well, it being nose is funnier

[@himeshojha2788]

@@sumdud23 since I am rajesthani so here nakh means claws. You may be right with your regional meaning of nakh

[@Silly_Sadism42]

This is the first time ive been interested as a Baki fan and as a weapon nerd.

[@TheMightyE-r9u]

Yes, there's only one real good attack possible with it. The first strike with the element of surprise. It was first used by the Marathis, and the whole point of this weapon was the same reason a knife is used in games. When enemy is close proximity and your weapon is unusable or you're in a life threatening situation for whatever reason, and an enemy is currently struggling with you, bagh nakh gives you the close range melee attack that takes him out.

[@nanometer500]

Jai Bhavani, Jai Shivaji. Look it up and go down that rabbit hole. Worth it!

[@aguywithalotofopinions412]

Could you guys do the pros and cons of Wukong’s staff?

[@valkoroska2369]

mf its a giant telescopic inflating pole how is one going to.. what?

[@Kiyomi1238]

It has barely any cons for us humans, that is it has a fixed size that fits us otherwise thats the only con. Bo staff is a very versatile weapon and I love it even if it is only a blunt, I’d be using it like Shaolin from For Honor

[@OrbObserver]

The staff and spear are the two most effective melee weapons in existence

[@personalemail9329]

​@@OrbObserveragainst unarmoured targets. No one is breaking a knight armour with staff or spear.

[@waris.m4879]

Bahg nakh=Tiger’s Nail

[@YusufIslam1]

If you shave this man bold, he looks like Alex Pereira.

[@skim2hpwn]

Nah he looks more like Ferguson

[@ashura6626]

It's used more as an assasination weapon rather than a weapon used in actual war

[@TheElbowMerchant]

Yeah, I could see retention being an issue. So it looks cool in concept, but less cool in practicality.

[@himeshojha2788]

Actually it was used by a hindu emperor to kill the Mughal chief and he was successful in it. He literally took out the intestine of Mughal chief

[@Barronvoncrash]

The one in the show only had three blades that his fingers could fit in between, so he could still make a fist. That's how it looks at least.

[@chrisbatson1333]

Bro's cauliflower ear

[@grilledleeks6514]

You don't have a sex life

[@randomguywithrandomvideos5483]

Bagh- Tiger Nakh - Nail

[@metalclawsteelheart]

I'd like to make a request for the next video: the chaplins stake from guts and blackpowder, particularly because in-game, it is BY FAR the weakest weapon anyone can use, to the point you can't even one shot runners, who have the second lowest health in the game, and also because the chaplin holds it like a tactical knife, I wanna know how that would work.

[@EpsilxnMUSIC]

Thats just a stake💀everyone holds it like that, you're supposed to hold it and hamer it (if that was used on vampires, but in g&bp, its zombies who only need to be stabbed in the face with it)

[@retroinspect]

The person radiating "I only need one swipe" energy is when I cross the street in the other direction.

[@thenexus8384]

Kinda remind me of Shuko claws (I'm 99.9% sure i misspelled that) even if they were a tool rather than a weapon

[@ScenicFights]

You spelled it correctly! Yes it’s similar to a Ninja’s Shuko.

[@_YNV]

Concealed weapons are always short in movement but deadly as hell 😂😂😂😂

[@Boredaf1]

It was used by an Indian Hindu Emperor named Shivaji to kill General Afzal Khan of the then Mughal Emperor. Afzal was much bigger and stronger than Shivaji Raje. He was deceiving Raje and asking for treaty. He wanted to hug Raje. Shivaji was one of the smartest and brilliant emperors of India who ever lived. He practically invented guerrilla warfare, and many resistance leaders tried to recreate his tactics. Hence, Raje knew about this through his spies. He used this tear Afzal's back wide open during the hug. The name literally translates to tiger nail

[@himeshsinghshishodiya]

Sivaji didn't invent Guerilla Warfare in India, he did build upon it though. The most well-recorded event of starting to use Guerilla Warfare was by Maharana Pratap. In any case, both are legendary warriors.

[@Boredaf1]

@@himeshsinghshishodiya oh yes, my bad

[@vaibhavbarve2279]

👍​@@himeshsinghshishodiya

[@Takeo4906]

Is the Bagh Nakh a purely offensive weapon by design? Cause I know the japanese ninjas had something similar but they used it to climb walls mostly and MAYBE parry a blade or two.

[@ashkiano4222]

​@@Takeo4906 used mainly for ambushes sometimes dipped in poison

[@stevenbaines2131]

I will now rewatch baki for the millionth time

[@shadowfighter566]

bagh nakh from baki❌ bagh nakh from Maharashtra ✅

[@CheekyBreeky77]

The fuck is maharashtra?

[@shadowfighter566]

@@CheekyBreeky77 a state in indian the place where the weapon bhag nakh belong

[@avonray9147]

It's bagh (tiger), not bhag (run).

[@legitimatefbr9714]

​@@CheekyBreeky77Maharashtra is a state in India. Its capital is Mumbai. The commenter is implying that the baghnakh was invented in Maharashtra. I do not know whether or not this is true but it checks out with the video saying baghnakhs are from India.

[@shadowfighter566]

@@avonray9147 thanks for your correction

[@brandongoodman270]

"this kitty got claws" ahhh weapon

[@glorifygodsnamejahowa9801]

ACTUALLY....BAAGH NAKH(TIGER CLAW) , WAS USED BY... GREAT CHH. SHIVAJI MAHARAJ❤...... HE WAS VERY POWERFUL, BRAVE & ...FEARLESS ....KING OF INDIA 🇮🇳... SO , PROUD TO BE AN INDIAN...❤

[@siddheshpatil4911]

Bagh= tiger Nakh=claws

[@adancastillo7014]

Do Asuma's chakra blade please

[@ignitiongaming136]

Actually, this weapon has two angles of attack, the swipe, but also a pulling attack to bring your hand back from behind youre target, since theyre a curved hook

[@dano9657]

Can you please break down the Taxi cab fight from Tokyo Goul Season 3 episode 1? Thanks!!!!!

[@thenootduck]

Another advantage is using it defensively, you catch their arm when they swing at you it's gonna hurt

[@bigdojacoom8999]

Can’t it also be used a sort of grappling tool for making basic BJJ and wrestling almost lethal to a certain extent?

[@KWillo]

Interesting point.That makes scalping fairly easy and some native Americans jealous.😂

[@SandMan1998]

I never heard of this weapon ever. Looks cool tho

[@sohomchandrachandra8446]

Ask Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

[@ManasRanjan27]

Afzal Khan knows what only one hit can do.

[@funkyweapon1981]

One good attack? That's all I need.

[@Samuel_Senju]

Now I know how to pronounce that melee weapon’s name from Terraria

[@pulsar2977]

Khupach bhari :)

[@granzon7396]

Bagh Nakh: "If u can't beat them, give them suffering"

[@L3gitNinjaMonkey]

the fact the claws could get stuck in the opponents clothes or flesh could be useful for grappling

[@rorro23tk]

Depends on who you are fighting to

[@league1809]

well if you are fighting another person with a weapon, you don't really want to get stuck close to him..

[@-yf2iu]

In the words of Bruce Lee himself I fear not the man that knows a thousand kicks I fear the man that does one kick a thousand times in other words all you need is to master that one strike to perfection

[@slowbro-]

This weapon was used by Shivaji Maharaj 300 years ago in India. Its a common weapon of the era.

[@WingsOfFireAgain]

With the three claw design Yanagi could've also used his version of the tiger claws as a punching weapon, making boxing more compatible, especially with hook punches

[@savagefox3241]

There’s also the fact that since no one ever uses it, no one ever knows how to fight against it.

[@NemanjaNislija]

Traditionally, these were used in the left hand in conjunction with a brass-knuckle-type weapon in the right, or a knife. They were supposed to get stuck into the target. Left hand claws the eyes and grabs onto a neck/shoulder/triceps, and the right keeps punching or stabbing. Scholagladiatoria has a video on historical mentions of its use.

[@FritzpalmeraPalmera]

"Ahh yes... A weapon suitable for mother's when they get in raged"💀

[@ryoku2014]

There is a tool that is very similer to this weapon that was used by ninjas to help them climb and scale walls and also as a hidden weapon and sometimes grip and catch a enamys weapon like a sword tho i believe it had 4 claws instead of 3 that where curved a bit more also instead of fitting over the knuckles it would fit over the back of the hand it was called the shuko or shako hand claw

[@snigdhopal2680]

Afzal khan left the chat

[@nicholasgalvan4901]

I would love to see this in stealth missions in video games

[@Stuck.in.Matrix]

Jai Bhawani Jai Shivaji 🐯🚩🚩🚩

[@irabriggs3248]

I'd say the biggest advantage is being able to produce gruesome wounds to the hands of your opponents with quick little hand slaps and disable their only weapon or cause them to bleed or flee due to wounds, while being able to safely slap away daggers or maybe even swords. You can't be disarmed easily and every grapple you accomplish will rip into your opponent.

[@Dant3Pumkin]

Short summary: b, b, b, b, b, b, b, oh shit, my weapon broke and I can't craft another one in the middle of nowhere.

[@HORROR-7]

The Bagh Nakh: I dropped a 7 ft tyrant so hard, like he lost a game of jenga. 💀

[@Bhoomi892]

Bro that was used as hidden weapon commonly used for assassination and surprise weapon in battle. Chattrapari shivaji maharaj used that very successfully against afzal khan.

[@Nagvanshieus]

There were two versions of bagh nakh, a version with the Nakh (nails/claws) which were meant to come out like spiked knuckles and were meant to punch, it also has a dagger at the top, the other version was used for assassination missions, which this guy is wearing, both versions were created to balance each other's pros and cons.

[@vatsal4362]

This weapon was used by the greatest king of india when he his enemy tried to attack him wrongfully but Maharaj was very smart...This is a very iconic weapon and was wore by none other than Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj

[@asari6747]

slapping really efective with that weapon

[@AE1OU]

No mentions of self inflicted injury as a con lol

[@earlraghav]

**Vázquez**: "You can only make one strike with that." **Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj**: "One is all I need."

[@Torbjorn.]

The point of it is the face. Once it bleeds panic starts.

[@vermilion4447]

Let's make the spikes more dense and small then let's review about it ✅✅✅

[@ilove_rpgs5107]

Are we ignoring how clean is tattoo is?!

[@fisherOD]

Idk if anyone here knows what killer instinct but the protagonist (jago) had these claws in the second game and It’s cool to see the weapon again.

[@voidakolimbodagan8794]

There’s also another alternative to the Bagh Nakh called the Sher-Panja (Lion’s Paw) which was inspired by the former. Instead of going in between the gaps in the fingers the Sher panja goes over the wrist and fingers and has claws coming out, allowing to accommodate the problems of not being able to strike straight by allowing your palm to be used while allowing the simultaneously lethality of the claw.

[@narutolast4685]

Every single one of them became so OP after they were defeated😂

[@Param_Hayaran]

These were used for more stealthy mission rather then open fight

[@dallen3000]

"When you try to pull out, you can possibly damage your fingers, or simply lose your weapon"

[@MrDunjie]

As a single offhand I could see it being a bit more useful after a potential failed ambush (against an unarmed or lightly armed opponent) Using the offhand to catch wrist after a block, or to catch knife swipes, while using this would be brutal and keep your primary hand available.

[@fr0z3n33]

Wolverine claws would be better but they’re so damn big 😂

[@giggityking6505]

Imagine accidentally face palming yourself with it on.

[@bigbountyb7952]

Amazing video 🖖🏼.