Naginata Sword Replica Hanweii Sword by Paul Chen

The Naginata, famed weapon of the Sohei, or warrior monks, of medieval Japan was fearsome in the hands of a skilled combatant and is today of great importance in the martial arts field. Our naginata (SH1020), while retaining its traditional qualities, has been revised to better meet the needs of the martial arts practitioner. Hand forged 1065 high-carbon steel and edge tempered, using a traditional claying method, the naginata blade is at least the equal of the originals. Mounted on a long tang to better absorb the shock of a blow, the blade has a strong distal taper for balance and quickness. The delicately engraved tsuba features a silver butterfly motif. The one-piece staff (ebu) is very strong, featuring a traditional tear-drop cross-section for easy recognition of blade orientation and a black non-slip finish for better control of the weapon. The naginata is supplied with a wooden saya, a protective cloth bag and a boxed maintenance kit. KEY FEATURES: * Hand forged high-carbon steel blade * Edge tempered * Tear-drop cross-section for correct blade orientation MEASUREMENTS: BLADE LENGTH: 20 1/4 inches HANDLE LENGTH: 55 1/2i nches OVERALL LENGTH: 76 3/4 inches WEIGHT: 4lb 10oz THICKNESS: .305 inches.

The term naginata first appeared in the Kojiki in 712 AD and was used by Sohei warrior priests during the Nara Period, around 750 AD. It is most likely based on the Chinese Guan Dao. In the paintings of battlefield scenes made during the Tengyo no Ran in 936 AD, the naginata can be seen in use. It was in 1086, in the book Ōshū Gosannenki that the use of the naginata in combat is first recorded. In this period the naginata was regarded as an extremely effective weapon by warriors.

The term naginata first appeared in the Kojiki in 712 AD and was used by Sohei warrior priests during the Nara Period, around 750 AD. It is most likely based on the Chinese Guan Dao. In the paintings of battlefield scenes made during the Tengyo no Ran in 936 AD, the naginata can be seen in use. It was in 1086, in the book Ōshū Gosannenki that the use of the naginata in combat is first recorded. In this period the naginata was regarded as an extremely effective weapon by warriors.

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Naginata Sword - Hanweii Japanese Sword Replica SH1020Regular price: $699.00Sale price: $618.99