 The Urumi is possibly one of history's coolest and most unique type of sword. The first thing you'll notice is the blade, or lack of one. Instead of a typical rigid metal structure, the Urumi consists of a soft whip-like metal blade. This beast is used in many styles of Indian martial arts and requires a lot of skill to use properly. Resembling both a whip and a sword, practitioners are required to master the skill of both. It is often coiled around the warrior's waist like a belt, with the hill positioned at the side like a traditional sword. Even in use, it is swung around like a flail, but the weight and momentum of this metal whip is enough to inflict some severe damage. Different varieties exist, usually as a single whip, but sometimes it supports multiple blades. It's like a sword and a thunderstorm had an angry octopus baby. Now, quick to use, hard to see, and effective at 360 re-combat, the Urumi is often effective against multiple attackers, and in my opinion, one of the coolest weapons ever.