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...