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Where were the yari?

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Carlo Giuseppe Tacchini Veteran

Carlo Giuseppe Tacchini

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As far as I recall, the Chinese spears are nailed to the shafts through holes in the socket.

 

Han Dynasty, (possibly western).

 

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In case anybody is interested in how the other side looked like (different period, Eastern Zhou, better quality with silver inlay) :

 

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Not all shafts were round, but I've yet to find a "socket" spear with oval shaft. Possibly it was limited to some Sha (Sorry, lost the period info of this one).

 

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estcrh Veteran

estcrh

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Thanks for the info. I just saw another Chinese or at least Asian pole weapon ( half moon shaped) with a long socket and no hole, the owner said it was a ceremonial parade type, maybe pitch would work in that case. I couldnt see a real weapon not having some way to attach the pole securely.

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Bugyotsuji Grand Master

Bugyotsuji

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Update on the Kuda-yari. Went round to see my friend after a six weeks' absence and asked about the yari which I had asked him to hold for me. Unfortunately he had forgotten our conversation and sold it to a famous collector who, seeing how unusual it was, had immediately snapped it up. :clap:

 

Well, it saved me from using some pocket money, I suppose. :|

kusunokimasahige Grand Master

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Eric, on the Japanese auction site you posted this was stated :

 

Real swords and sword related items are restricted by Japan Post and cannot be shipped outside of Japan.

 

Is that true at all ? I dont think so after having read the import/export threads on NMB. A hassle, yes, but impossible.. ?

 

KM

estcrh Veteran

estcrh

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Eric, on the Japanese auction site you posted this was stated :

 

Real swords and sword related items are restricted by Japan Post and cannot be shipped outside of Japan.

 

Is that true at all ? I dont think so after having read the import/export threads on NMB. A hassle, yes, but impossible.. ?

 

KM

Henk, I do not know the exact details as I would never purchase a sword from Yahoo Japan. I do not know it this applies to yari and other blades or just strictly swords. The "related" items I was told would be oils for sword care. You would have to ask the company if they have any method other than Japan Post for shipping a sword outside of Japan. Quite possibly they can use Fed Express etc.
This thread is quite old. Please consider starting a new thread rather than reviving this one, unless your post is really relevant and adds to the topic..

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