Tinbe-rochin
The term ''Tinbe-Rochin'' refers to an arms and armor combination of a short spear (rochin, ローチン) and a shield (tinbe or tinbei, ティンベー). It is one of the least well-known Okinawan weapon systems. The ''tinbe'' can be made of various materials but is commonly found in vine, cane, metal, or turtle shell. The shield size is generally about 45 cm long and 38 cm wide . The length of the ''rochin'' is usually equivalent to the length of the forearm and can be found in many differing designs varying from spears to short swords and machete A machete (; ) is a broad blade used either as an agricultural implement similar to an axe, or in combat like a long-bladed knife. The blade is typically long and usually under thick. In the Spanish language, the word is possibly a dimin ...-style (seiryuto) implements. In use, the techniques tend to be circular in order to avoid excessive contact with the shield . The short spear is predominantly used in an upwa ...
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