The ninja was said to have used weapons that could be disguised as common tools.  The Bo, Hand Claws (Shuko) and the Shuriken (Throwing Stars) are probably the most well known.  Here is a list of the tools and the weapons that the shinobi would have actually used in combat during this time of Feudal Japan.

“WEAPONS”

Shinobi-gatana – (Ninja Sword)

Shinobi-zue (Ninja staffs and Canes)

Tesson (Iron War fan)

Shuko and Ashiko (Spiked Hand and Foot Claws)

Kusarigama and Kyoketsu Shoge (Ninja Blade and Chain Weapons)

Kusarifundo (Weighted Chain)

Naginata and Bisen-Toh (Edged Halberds)

Yumi and Ya (Bow and Arrow)

Fukiya (Blowguns)

Toami-jutsu (Fish Nets)

Yari (Spears)

Tetsubishi and Igadama (Caltrops)

Shuriken (Throwing Blades)

Metsubushi (Sight Removers)

“TOOLS”

Uwagi (Jacket)

Zukin (Hood)

Fukumen (Mask)

Tekoh (Gloves)

Hakama (Pants)

Kyahan (Leg Wraps)

Missho-ire (Secret Document Holder, outside looks like a tanto)

Kayaku-ire (Gun Powder Holder)

Hoguchi (Tinder Box)

Seoi-bukuro (Shoulder Bag)

Tenohira-taimatsu (Hand held torch)

Gando (Search light)

Zouri (sandals)

Kusuri-ire (Medicine Pouch)

Kunai (spade)

Noroshizutsu (Flare)

Suito (Air Pipe)

Oritatmi-nomi (Folding Chisel)

Goshiki-mai (Colored Rice)

Mizu-gama (water crossing device)

Shinobi-kai (oar to use to cross the water)

Mizu gumo (water  seat)