The Yari was an essential battlefield weapon of the Samurai and took great skill to use and maneuver due to its length and size. The yari by CAS/Hanwei is reminiscent of the ones of feudal Japan. The blade is a straight triangulated double-edged forged high-carbon steel with a deep fuller on the flat side of the blade. The tang of the yari is long to absorb the shock of a blow and the one-piece staff construction reinforces the durability of the spear. Our yari is modeled after the su-yari or "straight-spear" design. The shaft (ebu) of the yari is done in a deep black lacquer and has a flattened side at the bottom section for blade orientation. The fittings (koshirae) are of traditional design and make the yari aesthetically pleasing. The blade is constructed from hand-forged T10 high-carbon steel. The yari blade is carefully protected by a sheath (saya). In both design and structure, the yari a great addition for those who train in sojutsu. KEY FEATURES: High-carbon steel blade Great addition for those who train in sojutsu. Aesthetically pleasing
MEASUREMENTS: Blade length: 16 3/4" Handle length: 62 1/2" Overall length: 79" Weight: 3lb 11oz Thickness: .410