yari tanto

[estcrh]

Ah thanks for the piccies. Yes, it's definitely designed to look like something else. A kind of

reverse Shikomi. Not an umbrella or walking stick that is really a sword, but a Wakizashi that

is really a spearhead. No other need for the extra length, or for the sori in the saya. Ultimately,

besides the beauty of the spear point itself, these are enjoyable mostly for their novelty value,

and in the assembly and disassembly, I guess. Everybody should have one anyway! :lol:

You have to take into account that there might be an reason for these weapons that is lost to us, someone who could not legally carry a sword perhaps? I know there were rules and restrictions at various times but why would someone go to so much trouble for a ....novelty...???

[Bugyotsuji]

Apologies for the word. It certainly sounds strange in English. Ohmi yari are highly collectible

in their own right. Within the Japanese context, though, beautiful objects often had this 'novelty'

aspect. Some intriguing aspect. An unusual juxtaposition of known conventional objects could

always be a talking point. Delight the eye. One of the reasons Koshirae could be dismantled and reassembled

in different form for any occasion, with that day's choice of Tsuba for example. What armor/armour

shall I wear today? For those who had everything, Aki (boredom) was a constant enemy.

Invention within convention? :lol:

[estcrh]

Apologies for the word. It certainly sounds strange in English. Ohmi yari are highly collectible

in their own right. Within the Japanese context, though, beautiful objects often had this 'novelty'

aspect. Some intriguing aspect. An unusual juxtaposition of known conventional objects could

always be a talking point. Delight the eye. One of the reasons Koshirae could be dismantled and reassembled

in different form for any occasion, with that day's choice of Tsuba for example. What armor/armour

shall I wear today? For those who had everything, Aki (boredom) was a constant enemy.

Invention within convention? :lol:

I just learned something new, I had no idea that people might have changed fittings to fit the mood. Interesting!

[estcrh]

2 more yari tanto, both from Ebay.

 

 

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[Bugyotsuji]

It looks like eBay is alive and well! Congratulations Eric.