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Naginata
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The Naginata, famed weapon of the Sohei, or warrior monks,
of medieval Japan was fearsome in the hands of a skilled combatant
and is today of great importance in the martial arts field. Our
naginata (SH1020), while retaining its traditional qualities,
has been revised to better meet the needs of the martial arts
practitioner. Hand forged 1065 high-carbon steel and edge tempered,
using a traditional claying method, the naginata blade is at
least the equal of the originals. Mounted on a long tang to better
absorb the shock of a blow, the blade has a strong distal taper
for balance and quickness. The delicately engraved tsuba features
a silver butterfly motif. The one-piece staff (ebu) is very strong,
featuring a traditional tear-drop cross-section for easy recognition
of blade orientation and a black non-slip finish for better control
of the weapon. The naginata is supplied with a wooden saya, a
protective cloth bag and a boxed maintenance kit. |
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Overall: 76 3/4"
Blade: 20 1/4"
Shaft: 55 1/2"
Weight: 4 lb 10 oz.
MSRP: $735.00
Shipped UPS Oversize
SH1020 - Naginata for $689.99:
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