Hanwei Naginata Item # SPEAR-04

£350 (RRP £503.70 Save £153.70)

Created by the masters at the Hanwei Forge, This Naginata truly does represent the famed weapon of the Japanese Sohei (Warrior Monks). Originally designed for use against a mounted opponent the Naginata has remained the weapon of choice amongst Japans Martial-Arts elite. This Naginata is mounted on a long Nakago (Tang) to better absorb the shock of blows upon the high-carbon steel blade. The blade itself is edge tempered, providing it with a strong Hamon (Temperline) and has been created with a strong distal taper for improved balance during use. The Naginata is supplied with a wooden Saya and a protective Naginata-Kaban (Cloth Bag) Blade Length: 20 1/4” Handle Length: 58” Overall Length: 78 1/4”

Budget Naginata (Two Piece For Easy Transportation) Item # SPEAR-09

£90

Created for the needs of the modern martial artist who wants a practical feel for the authentic; our two-Piece Naginata unscrews into two separate sections to allow for easy transportation to and from the home or Dojo. The blade is formed from blunted steel and is chromed for that Just cleaned feel and easy upkeep. Originally designed for use against a mounted opponent the Naginata has remained the weapon of choice amongst Japans Martial-Arts elite. Blade Length: 12" (30cm) Handle Length: 72" (183cm) Overall Length: 84" (213cm)

Hoko-Yari (Socketed Head Spear) Item # SPEAR-07

£95

Created by an independent forge, this Hoko-Yari represents an earlier design of Japanese spear than the later Nakago (Long Tang) stles of spear. Without a doubt the spear is the oldest true weapon and has endured as the most longstanding  weapon of the Japanese warrior class. This Yari is created in the Hoko-Yari style (Socketed Head) and is mounted on a long Ebu (Shaft) to allow for a greater reach and to better balance against the weight of its high-carbon steel blade. The blade itself is fully forged and rigid. This Yari is NOT supplied with a Saya. Blade Length: 16” Blade Width: 2.5” Spearhead Length: 25” Handle Length: 55” Overall Length: 80”

Hanwei Yari (Black) Item # SPEAR-02

£300 (RRP £308.20 Save £8.20)

Created by the masters at the Hanwei Forge, This Yari truly does represent the most longstanding  weapon of the Japanese warrior class. This Yari is created in the Su-Yari style (Straight Spear) and is mounted on a long Ebu (Shaft) to allow for a greater reach and to better balance against the weight of its high-carbon steel blade. The blade itself is edge tempered along both of its edges, providing it with a strong Hamon (Temperline). The Yari  is supplied with a wooden Saya. Blade Length: 16 3/4” Handle Length: 56 1/2” Overall Length: 73 1/4”

Hanwei Yari (Rattan)  Item # SPEAR-06

£300 (RRP £346.15 Save £46.15)

Created by the masters at the Hanwei Forge, This Yari truly does represent the most longstanding  weapon of the Japanese warrior class. This Yari is created in the Su-Yari style (Straight Spear) and is mounted on a long Ebu (Shaft) to allow for a greater reach and to better balance against the weight of its high-carbon steel blade. The blade itself is edge tempered along both of its edges, providing it with a strong Hamon (Temperline). The upper portion of this Yari is also wrapped in top quality Rattan, making it a truly stunning piece. The Yari  is supplied with a wooden Saya. Blade Length: 11” Handle Length: 62 1/4” Overall Length: 73 1/4”

Hebi-Yari (Snake Spear) Item # SPEAR-08

£35

The Hebi Yari (Snake Spear) is a design commonly found in China, Korea and other areas of the far-east. Created by an independent forge, this Yari represents exceptional value for money by replacing a hand forged blade with a chrome plated blunt steel blade. This alteration allows for So-Jutsu (The Art of the Spear) training whilst on a budget. The Hebi-Yari is completed with red synthetic hair around the base of the spear-head, allowing the bearer to distract his enemies and keep blood away from his hands at the same time.  This Yari is created in the Hoko-Yari style (Socketed Head) and is mounted on a long Ebu (Shaft) to allow for a greater reach and to better balance against the weight of its steel blade. The blade itself is fully rigid. This Yari is NOT supplied with a Saya.