Japanese Swordsmithing

Sodegarami

The Sodegarami, also known as "Torimono sandogu" in Japanese, was a pole weapon used by law enforcement officers in Japan from the 13th to the 16th century. Description and Appearance...

Sodegarami

The Sodegarami, also known as "Torimono sandogu" in Japanese, was a pole weapon used by law enforcement officers in Japan from the 13th to the 16th century. Description and Appearance...

Yari

Yari (槍) is the Japanese term for spear. It has been widely used on the battlefields of Japan since the time of the early Japanese emperors. The martial art dedicated...

Yari

Yari (槍) is the Japanese term for spear. It has been widely used on the battlefields of Japan since the time of the early Japanese emperors. The martial art dedicated...

Hoko yari

The hoko yari (矛槍) is an ancient form of Japanese spear or yari that is said to be based on a Chinese spear. The hoko yari came into use between...

Hoko yari

The hoko yari (矛槍) is an ancient form of Japanese spear or yari that is said to be based on a Chinese spear. The hoko yari came into use between...

Bisentō

The bisentō (眉尖刀) is a long spear with a curved steel tip used in feudal Japan. Much heavier in structure than the naginata, it is primarily used as a training...

Bisentō

The bisentō (眉尖刀) is a long spear with a curved steel tip used in feudal Japan. Much heavier in structure than the naginata, it is primarily used as a training...

Naginata

The naginata (なぎなた or 薙刀) is a Japanese polearm weapon characterized by a long, curved, single-edged blade that widens towards the tip. It is mounted on a long shaft with...

Naginata

The naginata (なぎなた or 薙刀) is a Japanese polearm weapon characterized by a long, curved, single-edged blade that widens towards the tip. It is mounted on a long shaft with...

Kama-yari

Kamayari is a type of yari (Japanese spear) used in feudal Japan. It features a distinct sickle-like shape, which is responsible for its name. It is still used today in...

Kama-yari

Kamayari is a type of yari (Japanese spear) used in feudal Japan. It features a distinct sickle-like shape, which is responsible for its name. It is still used today in...