weird weapons

[The Wizard]

Well, back in the day, the first heliopoleis (siege towers) were pretty damn strange weaponry!

But, with hindsight: the exaggerated form of the Turkish kiliç (now commonly known, and shown -- read: in Hollywood -- as the scimitar) and the bigger two-handed weaponry from India are pretty strange weapons.

And, oh, the staff mace from China. And those dual swords with hooks at the ends with which you could disarm your opponnent (both showcased in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon).

[master of the puppets]

the kapesh was an odd looking weapon but turned out to be an extremely effective weapon against both chariots and armored infantry.

[Tricon]

Some african throwing weapons look very weird to the modern eye. Kind of like antlers... I'll try to find a link.

[Kraxis]

I have heard about an African sicklesword, much like the one the Druids in RTW uses.

It was used in conjunction with a large hideshield, and its principal purpose was to get behind the raised shield and cut at the forearm of the opponent. And it should be rather good at that.
Looks strange, but seems to be a good counter to shields.

[Seamus Fermanagh]

Air:

My vote goes for the F9 Sparrowhawk/Dirigible team -- whacky idea that almost worked.


Sea:

My vote goes to the Surcouf, a french sub that mounted 2 203mm guns in a massive turret.


Land:

Many contenders, but I do have to go for the incendiary pig. The whole Idea of using a pig in such a fashion is simply starkers.

BTW, have any of you ever sent a full stack of those into custom battle, I've always wanted to try it but......