The naginata is the iconic weapon of the onna-musha, a type of female warrior belonging to the Japanese nobility. A common misconception is that the Naginata is a type of sword, rather …

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Jul 18, 2020 · When fighting armies, spears and polearms (as the yari and naginata) outperform swords (which are better in duels but still used as a sidearm in battle). The increased reach, …

Yari (槍) is the term for a traditionally-made Japanese blade (日本刀; nihontō) [2] [3] in the form of a spear, or more specifically, the straight-headed spear. [4] The martial art of wielding the yari …

The naginata was a common polearm used throughout Japanese history. The forging, construction and polishing is similar to that of the Japanese sword. Naginata have poles of …

Apr 7, 2023 · Among these, the polearms known as Naginata and Bisento have played crucial roles in Japanese history and martial arts. In this blog post, we will delve into the unique …

May 7, 2024 · In Japan, the naginata is a traditional polearm with a long, bent blade with only one edge. Toreisha, female warriors, mostly wore it during the Sengoku era of Japanese history. …

A yari is a type of Japanese polearm. Swords of Japan offers fine antique Japanese swords and sword fittings for sale. This includes traditionally-made Japanese samurai swords from all time …

Japanese Polearms by Roald M. Knutsen is a comprehensive survey of the history and development of Japanese polearms, detailing various categories of spears from the Yayoi …