Fighting Fans
The Japanese war fan, or tessen (Japanese: 鉄扇,てっせん, romanized: tessen, lit. '"iron fan"'), is a weaponized Japanese hand fan designed for use in warfare. Several types of war fans were used by the samurai class of feudal Japan and each had a different look and purpose.
People used them to stay cool. In some cultures, fans also took on a ceremonial purpose and became a part of formal uniforms. The fact that fans were so common—and that they seemed so harmless—made them an ideal stealth weapon.
Made of wood and metal materials, fighting fans feature beautiful designs, traditionally used to distract opponents. These fans are certainly an effective weapon during matches. Our fans are lightweight and open to 18 or 24-inches wide. Choose from larger options like Kung Fu and Ninja fighting fans that open to 27.5-inches wide. These also come with a nylon cloth bag for carrying and storage. We offer beautiful phoenix and dragon designs in colors such as black, red, green and more. Browse our full selection of fighting fans, with prices starting as low as $19.95.