katonk66 Posted April 12 Report Posted April 12 Hello all. I just wish to pose a question and hopefully elicit some reasonable theories. I have very little knowledge on naginata(s), other than my ancestral family that had one, and had to be "turned in" to the government for metal during WWII. I digress, what would be some situations whereby a nagasa for a Shinto era naginata would only be 14 inches? Used by female warriors? Polished down due to damage? Ceremonial blade only? Thank you. Quote
Tohagi Posted April 14 Report Posted April 14 Hello, 14 inches don't seems so short to me for a naginata, it depends of "moto" and kasane, I think the beliving that naginata was a women weapon in shinto is probably wrong. Probably just yari and naginatas stay home during Tokugawa peace, so they stay at hand reach for unwilled guests. Just an opinion, could be wrong. Best regards, Eric Quote
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