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Japanese Polearms

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Yari (HW2152)
Yari - Rattan Wrap (HW2312)
Naginata (HW1020)

Yari

(Ref: HW2152)

The Yari was an essential battlefield weapon of the Samurai and took great skill to use and maneuver due to its length and size. We now have two Yari designs, both based on originals dating to feudal Japan. Both blades are forged in T-10 high-carbon steel and are triangulated and double-edged with a deep fuller on the flat side of the blade. Differential tempering results in a clear hamon on each edge. The tangs are long to absorb the shock of a blow and the one-piece staff construction reinforces the durability of the spear.

Both of our yari are modeled after the su-yari or “straight-spear” design. The shafts (ebu) are finished in a deep black lacquer and have a flattened side at the bottom section for blade orientation. The fittings (koshirae) follow distinctive traditional designs. The popular HW2152 Yari features a long (16-3/4”) blade while that of the new HW2312 Rattan Yari is more compact at 11” long, making for a faster weapon. The HW2312 Yari also features a rattan wrapped section at the upper grip, making this a visually stunning piece. Both Yaris are provided with black lacquered sheaths (saya).

Key Features

Hand forged high-carbon steel blade
Deep Black Lacquered Shaft
Straight triangulated double-edged blade

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Measurements / Specifications

Specification	Metric	Imperial
Overall	200.7cm	79"
Blade Length	42.5cm	16¾"
Shaft Length	158.1cm	62¼"
Weight	1.650Kg	3lb 10oz

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RRP: £271.00

OUR PRICE: £229.99 / €298.99 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

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Yari - Rattan Wrap

(Ref: HW2312)

Key Features

Hand forged high-carbon steel blade
Deep Black Lacquered Shaft
Straight triangulated double-edged blade

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Measurements / Specifications

Specification	Metric	Imperial
Overall	186.1cm	73¼"
Blade Length	27.9cm	11"
Shaft Length	158.1cm	62¼"
Weight	1.370Kg	3lb 0oz

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OUR PRICE: £303.00 / €393.90 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

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Naginata

(Ref: HW1020)

The Naginata, famed weapon of the Sohei, or warrior monks, of medieval Japan was fearsome in the hands of a skilled combatant and is today of great importance in the martial arts field. Our naginata, while retaining its traditional qualities, has been revised to better meet the needs of the martial arts practitioner qualified to use an edged weapon. Hand forged in 1065 high-carbon steel and edge tempered, using a traditional claying method, the naginata blade is at least the equal of the originals. Mounted on a long tang to better absorb the shock of a blow, the blade has a strong distal taper for balance and quickness. The delicately engraved tsuba features a silver butterfly motif. The one-piece staff (ebu) is very strong, featuring a traditional tear-drop crosssection for easy recognition of blade orientation and a black non-slip finish for better control of the weapon. The naginata is supplied with a wooden saya and cloth bag.