Klop Posted January 31, 2013 Report Posted January 31, 2013 Hi all, Anybody who knows what this is? Japanese and old, okay, Looks like a ken, but then with yari-size nakago, however no mekugi-ana? I'm lost http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-JAPANES ... 3cce81d893 Best regards, Eric K. Quote
ROKUJURO Posted January 31, 2013 Report Posted January 31, 2013 Looks like a YON-KAKU YARI for a shrine or was never intended for use. Quote
Bugyotsuji Posted February 1, 2013 Report Posted February 1, 2013 Or possibly for sticking bear or wild pig. Quote
Klop Posted February 1, 2013 Author Report Posted February 1, 2013 Gents, thanks for your input. I like the temple-theory best because it seems that the finish of blade and nakago was done with care. In a rough yari (as in, produced hastily and cheaply) I would expect the smith to make rough kerakubi and be done with it. In this case a separate habaki had to be made = extra effort and material. Boar spears are usually short, wide and with some form of stop to prevent too deep penetration - at least the european ones I've seen in pictures, don't know about Japanese hunting. I'm sure this piece could also kill a large animal. Best regards, Eric K. Quote
Jacques Posted February 2, 2013 Report Posted February 2, 2013 Hi, Looks like a YON-KAKU YARI for a shrine or was never intended for use. Ryo shinogi yari 両鎬槍 is the correct term. Looks fake. Quote
watsonmil Posted February 3, 2013 Report Posted February 3, 2013 Some become Barbie :D ... Anonymouse Ron Quote
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