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Here is another type of jumonji yari saya, it uses wood slides to lock the blade in place.

Here is the mei.

This is what I am seeing.

Katana ninjato sword or ninja sword has a slight curve to it. The blade measures approximately 26", overall length is approximately 36" long Katana sword has a slight curve to it. The blade measures approximately 24"; overall length is approximately 36" long.

Suzi, I doubt if you will find that type of information online, the knots are quite complicated looking, unless you can arrange to have another kurabane (Japanese saddle tree) on hand to see how the knots are done I suggest that you simply use some approprate looking cord and do the best you can, most likely if you are going to display it no one will see the under side, and even if they did no one would know if it was correctly tied together.

Ron, many thanks, I need one of these!!

Naginata attributed as Shiga-Seki School with recent NBTHK Hozon papers. Age:circa 500 years. Cutting Edge:37.3 cm / 14.69 inches. Sori:1.1cm / 0.43 inches. Mekugi: 1 original. Era:Muromachi Period. Jitetsu:Itame Hada well grained with plenty of Nie Hamon:Niedeki Gunome Midare, Ashi Sunanagashi, and Kinsuji.

Piers, I keep reading something about prostitutes being involved with the archery game played by commoners? http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/origi ... 87b2b9.jpg

Stephen, the game you mention could be played indoors, it used arrows with a flat head which were dipped in a white powder before shooting as to mark the target.

These arrows are not remounted, these are a specific type of Japanese arrow, they originally were part of a full set which included arrows, bow, and quiver. The bow is a small bow called kago yumi, kago hankyu, also known as a riman kyu after Riman Hayashi of Kii province who invented it. The kago yebira (quiver) was small as well. You can see examples here of kago ya, kago yumi and kago yebira. http://samuraiantiqueworld.proboards.co ... z33q5rqjxB Full sized ya compared to a kago ya.

These appear to be kago ya, the small size and lack of flights (Indian arrows are universally missing flights for some reason) must have fooled Artzi who has a vast knowledge of Indo-Persian armor and weapons, we all make mistakes. Arrows from India.

We need a "like" button.

Good idea.

Brian, on automotive parts with the same problem I have used ice on one part and heat on the other (not extreme heat), this causes the parts to contract in opposite directions.

No....you made a good decision by asking here first, if you continue to do this BEFORE actually buying a sword you will probably not regret the sword you eventually do end up buying,

Barry, this is a yumi dai (archery stand) that holds a utsubo style of quiver (yebira) and two bows. Here is a link with some Japanese archery related images. http://www.pinterest.com/nihonnokatchu/ ... equipment/ http://www.pinterest.com/pin/7881368071147547/

I think you answered your own question with this statement.

Does this help?

Not to make you feel bad but as a learning experience for other individuals who may be contemplating a sword purchase without the proper knowledge to know if they are actually buying a good sword or not.......#1. find sword you like, #2. post pictures and description here, #3. listen to the feed back and do not get your feelings hurt if you are subsequently told that the sword you like is not actually that nice, #4. repeat steps #1. through #3. until you get the right feed back....or spend years studying before making your purchase.

Why? Because he could, what a way to go out!!!

I just found this, it may be a better version http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/origi ... a9ceec.jpg

I like it.

Piers, even later than that.

If you look at the handle of thie axe being discussed you will see a metal plate inserted between the two halves of the handle, this is done in Indo-Persian axes, I have only seen this in axes meant for battle, there is no use for this in a tool and I have never seen this in a Japanese axe. Below is a picture of a 18th to 19th century Indian tabar, you can see the same plate inserted in the handle.

Patrick, it would be helpful to post an image of the kabuto you have that needs to be restored, the correct terms for the lace would be either shikagawa odoshi 鹿革威 (doe shin leather) or odoshi ito 威糸 (pure silk braid), also were are you located.