Original Edo Period Japanese Handmade Yari Polearm Blade in Resting Handle with Lacquered Scabbard British Field Gear It is fitted with a

It is fitted with a very early Westinghouse High Pressure liner

the left side fuller extends half way down the blade

(1877-1962)

The sword though clearly "country" made is housed in leather covered wood scabbard with iron mounts that have a lovely aged patina

BELL of YORK in the North of England

Original Edo Period Japanese Handmade Yari Polearm Blade in Resting Handle with Lacquered Scabbard British Field Gear It is fitted with aOriginal Item: Only One Available. A yari () is a traditionally made Japanese blade (nihonto) in the form of a spear, or more specifically, the straight headed spear. Spears are used throughout the world in different forms, but as with all Japanese edged weapons, they feature handmade blades made from Tamahagane () Steel. There are many different types of Yari, based on the usage, style, size, and so forth. Yari blades were classified based on shape,