Naginata - 1095 Steel - 71" Japanese Polearm | Spear Renaissance while the straight portion near

while the straight portion near the guard is for precise cuts in meat

one-of-a-kind pattern that is as aesthetically pleasing as it is functional

stainless steel is favored for its low maintenance and ease of care

expertly forged from 1095 high carbon steel

Sheath: Accompanying the axe is a leather sheath

Naginata - 1095 Steel - 71" Japanese Polearm | Spear Renaissance while the straight portion nearThe naginata is Japan's most iconic polearm: a curved, single edged blade mounted on a long hardwood shaft, carried for centuries by samurai, warrior monks, and the onna musha who defended samurai households. This hand forged naginata measures 71 inches overall, pairing an 18 inch blade of 1095 high carbon steel with a 53 inch hardwood shaft. The blade is forged, heat treated, and hand sharpened by master smiths with a hammered forge finish, then