Torimono sandōgu

[3] The torimono sandōgu were three types of polearms used by the samurai class and their retainers in feudal Japan during the Edo period.

The torimono sandōgu was part of the six tools of the police station (bansho rokugin or keigo roku-go),[3] these were the kanamuchi, kiriko no bo, tetto, sodegarami, tsukubo, and the sasumata.

The torimono sandōgu were symbols of office and were often displayed in front of police checkpoints or used in processions, especially while convicted prisoners were being led to their execution.

[3] The torimono sandōgu consisted of the sodegarami (sleeve entangler), sasumata (spear fork) and tsukubo (push pole).

Torimono sandōgu implements were designed to entangle, restrain and obstruct criminals rather than injure them.