Japanese Yari and naginata

Ken Maddock · 20th April 2016, 10:20 PM

Hi
I stumbled across these two items in a second hand/ rummage shop
I know nothing about Japanese pole arms but recognised them as what they were
Price is reasonable can anyone give a thumbs up or down
On the naginata the blade was loose and there was writing on the tang
They smell and feel right and the shaft have good platination
Edge felt good and sharp on both
Thanks for any information
Sorry about terrible pictures
Regards
Ken

estcrh · 20th April 2016, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken Maddock

Sorry about terrible pictures

Ken, you really need to photograph the whole blades of both weapons and at least the fittings of the mounts, the yari is a jumonji yari.

20th April 2016, 10:20 PM	#1
Ken Maddock Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ireland Posts: 104	Japanese Yari and naginata Hi I stumbled across these two items in a second hand/ rummage shop I know nothing about Japanese pole arms but recognised them as what they were Price is reasonable can anyone give a thumbs up or down On the naginata the blade was loose and there was writing on the tang They smell and feel right and the shaft have good platination Edge felt good and sharp on both Thanks for any information Sorry about terrible pictures Regards Ken Attached Images