The Turtles and their weapons

trexmaster · 12-15-2005, 08:02 AM

Why did each Turtle get the weapon that he handles now? Why does Leo have katana swords, and why does Don wield a Bo? And what's up with Raph having sais or Mike using nunchaku?

My speculations:

Leo probably chose the dual katana because they looked the most "romantic" and "heroic". They're shinier than nunchaku or Bo, and they are larger than sai. Either that, or maybe the swords symbolize leadership, and Leonardo leads.

Don probably chose his Bo because he doesn't like bloodshed, and the Bo, though not incapable of inflicting fatalities, isn't the most deadly weapon compared to, say, the katana. Alternatively, since Don is less talented or skilled as a fighter compared to the others, he probably prefers the simpler, less sharp-edged Bo, because it's not going to cut or clobber him.

Raph may like the sai because they require him to attack up close, and he can observe the punishment he inflicts on his enemies more clearly. However, sai aren't that lethal compared to other weapons, being rather blunt-tipped, and maybe instead the sai was chosen for Raph because Splinter thought that, with a more dangerous weapon, he would hurt himself with his rage.

Mike's weapons, the dual nunchaku, are interesting choices. Those weapons require the most skill to master, since you don't want the sticks to pulverize you while you swing them. Maybe Mike gets the nunchaku because he's one of the more skilled Turtles (if not the most skilled), in spite of the popular myth that he's a lame fighter, or maybe Splinter thinks that he has great potential. Of course, the nunchaku are defensive weapons adept at deflecting attacks, so maybe Mike uses the nunchucks to preserve his cute looks.

12-15-2005, 08:02 AM	#1
trexmaster Thug Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 55	The Turtles and their weapons Why did each Turtle get the weapon that he handles now? Why does Leo have katana swords, and why does Don wield a Bo? And what's up with Raph having sais or Mike using nunchaku? My speculations: Leo probably chose the dual katana because they looked the most "romantic" and "heroic". They're shinier than nunchaku or Bo, and they are larger than sai. Either that, or maybe the swords symbolize leadership, and Leonardo leads. Don probably chose his Bo because he doesn't like bloodshed, and the Bo, though not incapable of inflicting fatalities, isn't the most deadly weapon compared to, say, the katana. Alternatively, since Don is less talented or skilled as a fighter compared to the others, he probably prefers the simpler, less sharp-edged Bo, because it's not going to cut or clobber him. Raph may like the sai because they require him to attack up close, and he can observe the punishment he inflicts on his enemies more clearly. However, sai aren't that lethal compared to other weapons, being rather blunt-tipped, and maybe instead the sai was chosen for Raph because Splinter thought that, with a more dangerous weapon, he would hurt himself with his rage. Mike's weapons, the dual nunchaku, are interesting choices. Those weapons require the most skill to master, since you don't want the sticks to pulverize you while you swing them. Maybe Mike gets the nunchaku because he's one of the more skilled Turtles (if not the most skilled), in spite of the popular myth that he's a lame fighter, or maybe Splinter thinks that he has great potential. Of course, the nunchaku are defensive weapons adept at deflecting attacks, so maybe Mike uses the nunchucks to preserve his cute looks.