Warfare also integrated deceptive "hidden" weapons into daily life. Iron war fans, such as the Tessen and Gunsen, allowed commanders to signal troops or parry blows in areas where visible weapons were prohibited. For stealthy strikes, Neko-te (iron claws) and concealed spikes like the Suntetsu were used to target pressure points. Despite the fame of the sword, the Yari (spear) and Naginata (polearm) remained the primary kings of the open battlefield for foot soldiers, with variations like the Ju-monji Yari designed specifically to unseat riders from horseback.