Hybrid Between Jutte And Yari

[Christophe]

Hi every one,

I come across something that seems to be a hybrid between jutte and Yari. I had never heard or seen something like that.
The seller tell me its monojidai period, which period I found no information on the internet or in the books I have.
Does anyone have information on this item?

Size : 115 cm.
Any information or comments are welcome.
In thanking you in advance.

 

[Geraint]

Hi Chris(?)

 

Jidai mono probably used to indicate what we might call a 'period' piece, which in the UK means, "I'm pretty sure it's old but I can't tell how old."

I don't recognise it but as a parrying weapon it is almost useless.  The quality is low and the finish is rough so if I were you I would pass on this one.

 

Have a scroll through this page, you will find all sorts of interesting stuff.  http://www.aoijapan.com/fittings/tsukaothers

 

All the best.

[Baka Gaijin]

Good morning Chris and Geraint.,

 

Call me Ishmael... But, I can't help but wonder if this has anything to do with early Japanese Whaling??

[Christophe]

Hi Geraint.

thank you for your opinion. I do not have the attention to buy it,  it was just curiosity, and especially surprise. A friend just tell me that may be the "tsukamaki" was put after, and that the iron part followed suit in a wooden handle, like a traditional spear. "Hand make weapon" that we can sometime found in the countryside and used by farmers  to repel attacks. Maybe another trail ?
I will try to found more info.

Hi Malcom
I visited several museum dedicated to the whaling. Taiji Whale Museum as a Wakayama, and I have not seen an object like the, I do not think it is linked to the whaling.

 

Thank you for taking the time to answer me.

 

Christophe

[Ken-Hawaii]

Those of us who train with jitte would shudder at trying to use this...this monstrosity!

 

Ken