Fire Tools

Dōka

Dōka

Dōka

Pocket heater in which a lump of coal was always glowing. The Ninja could keep his fingers warm in winter. He was also able to ignite fuses on the coal.

Gandō

Gandō

Gandō

This lighting tool was special because a candle was always held in it perpendicular to the ground.

Mizu taimatsu

A torch that burns even in the rain.

Nin shokudai

An L-shaped torch that could be hung.

Tanagoko

Palm torch, especially useful when picking open door locks.

Uchi dake

Uchi dake

Uchi dake

Inside some bamboo containers, the Ninja would store embers, which they could then use to quickly ignite fires or ignite a light.


Text: Stefan Imhoff