Staying on the Japanese Theme: Japanese Trade Blades in SE Asia

[David R]

Originally Posted by laEspadaAncha

Howdy DD...



David: Interesting find, and thanks for posting it... You wouldn't happen to have a photo of that long hilt, would you? As it so happens, the curator emeritus of that collection is involved in the discussion of this piece over at NMB. He's about to leave on vacation but has said he is going to take a picture of another 'pseudo-naginata' in the Royal Armoury Museum when he returns... I'll ask him about the piece you're speaking of.

Sorry for the delay, here are pics of the remodeled katana/nodachi.

[Gavin Nugent]

I'd love a good clear shot of the Gou (hook swords) to compare with the pair I have....

[David R]

I will see what I can do next time I go in.