edzo Posted March 11, 2012 Report Posted March 11, 2012 Dear Members, I have come up with Hirasankaku Sasumaru to define the shape/style of this yari. During this past December, Ogawa san told me this was early 16th century so I’m somewhat confident this is a Koto period blade. It is 17.2cm from the hilt. The saya is covered in a silk?, brocade fabric that has been lacquered and the fittings, absent the koshira, are horn, I’m thinking early 19th or late 18th century, any thoughts, opinions or information?. Does the kozuka speak to anything? The inlay silver chevron I believe is a clan or family mon. The kozuka has a fine nanako, is shakudo with gold highlights, not sure about the theme, any thoughts? Thank you in advance, Ed. Quote
estcrh Posted March 12, 2012 Report Posted March 12, 2012 Dear Members,I have come up with Hirasankaku Sasumaru to define the shape/style of this yari. ED, I know that hira sankaku yari have two equal sides like your but what does "sasumaru" refer to. Quote
edzo Posted March 12, 2012 Author Report Posted March 12, 2012 Dear estcrh, thanks for looking, I believe (understand), shaped like a bamboo leaf. Quote
Geraint Posted March 12, 2012 Report Posted March 12, 2012 Dear Edward. I like this one as well as the other. Relatively simple job to replace the horn kashira, polish and there you are. I have read that generally good quality yari are found mounted as tanto but I cannot recall the reference. I have seen one or two in hand and have always found it to be an attractive combination. I own one which is a ryoshinogi yari in aikuchi koshirae, when mounted in it's koshirae it is quite a frightening prospect. Do you plan on having this one polished? If so I am sure we would love to see some pictures. All the best. Quote
estcrh Posted March 12, 2012 Report Posted March 12, 2012 Dear estcrh, thanks for looking, I believe (understand), shaped like a bamboo leaf.Edward, I have only heard the term "sasaho" in referring to leaf shaped yari, I have never seen ''sasumaru'' used before, maybe someone with knowledge of yari terms can help. I am not sure if your yari would be described as leaf shaped in any case, it looks fairly straight. Here is an example of a leaf shaped sasaho yari. Quote
edzo Posted March 12, 2012 Author Report Posted March 12, 2012 Hi Eric, thanks for your post. I likely acquired the reference made to a near identical shape/size on a dealers web site while surfing the web. I'll try and find it. Ed Quote
estcrh Posted March 12, 2012 Report Posted March 12, 2012 Hi Eric, thanks for your post. I likely acquired the reference made to a near identical shape/size on a dealers web site while surfing the web. I'll try and find it. EdEd, if you find it post a link, I would like to see it, and I like your yari tanto, I have a couple myself, I have always found them interesting. Quote
edzo Posted March 12, 2012 Author Report Posted March 12, 2012 Dear Eric, thanks for your time and interest. It was some time ago but I will make an effort, if i'm successful I'll post it. Thanks, Ed Quote
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