Yari

David R · 25th February 2015, 07:15 PM

Apparently the Satsuma Clan had a liking for Fukuro Yari because they were easier to re-shaft than the tanged type.
According to one of the curators at Leeds Royal Armoury a batch were also made for the Shogunate Army during the Bakamatsu period, ie the period when Japan's isolation was ending.

kronckew · 25th February 2015, 07:48 PM

i'll look for a broad arrow

i will give it a bath in orange juice in honour of the clan.

25th February 2015, 07:15 PM	#1
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,123	Apparently the Satsuma Clan had a liking for Fukuro Yari because they were easier to re-shaft than the tanged type. According to one of the curators at Leeds Royal Armoury a batch were also made for the Shogunate Army during the Bakamatsu period, ie the period when Japan's isolation was ending.

25th February 2015, 07:48 PM	#2
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,238	i'll look for a broad arrow i will give it a bath in orange juice in honour of the clan.