![]() ![]() Modern solid wood Naginata – Shortest (max 6.5 feet / 2 meters).The sizes of the historical and modern Naginata differ mainly because of how easy they would be to use. It is a very long sword that is often described as a polearm. The overall length of the Naginata can range from 4.9 to 9.8 feet (150 to 300 cm). Otherwise, taking it out before a fight would be too hard. This type of scabbard is usually only worn when the weapon is not in use. The saya is light and is only placed on top of the blade of the Naginata. ScabbardĪs long as this sword is, it still has its own saya (Japanese word for scabbard/sheath). This is connected to the full-tang blade and provides sturdiness and strength to the whole shaft. PommelĪt the beginning of the shaft, the Naginata has a metal pommel. A peg holds the handle together with the full tang blade. ![]() There are a few rings (Semagane in Japanese) across the handle, which offers a better grip. It is very light and sometimes wrapped with a material that makes it easy to grip. ![]() A very long handle allows for a bigger range when attacking from afar. The handle length of the Naginata can go from 3.9 to 7.8 feet (120 to 240 cm) long. This type of guard isn’t really for protecting the user’s hands, but it allows for a better grip when holding and using this long sword. It is a round and circular shape and is very small. GuardĮven though it is very hard to see, the Naginata sword does have a guard (tsuba). This gives it much more strength and is less likely to break. It means that the actual steel of the blade starts from the pommel of the wooden shaft. The blade is one-edged, meaning that it is sharpened and can be used for striking from one side only, but it also has a very sharp point for thrusting. The total blade length of the Naginata sword can be 11.8 to 27.5 inches (30 to 70 cm) long. However, it is a wider version of the Katana blade and has a slight curve. The Naginata blade is made the same way as the Katana. The Naginata can be considered part of the sword family mainly because of its blade. Long, slim, and made for very powerful slashing/mowing strikes. It is exactly what the sword looks like too. Naginata in Japanese can be directly translated as a mowing hatchet or tool. The only difference is that one is meant to be used by males and the other by females. They are the same types of Naginata swords. One is on one side of the handle, while the other blade is on the opposite side. The double-edged Naginata has two blades. It is unknown whether these swords were really used, but some historians say that the Japanese monks most likely used them for performance acts. They were also much heavier than the regular Naginata sword. Usually, these were used a lot in big battlefields because of their extensive reach. This type can go up to 9.8 feet (3 meters) in length. The Onaginata is the long Naginata sword. Onaginata The long Onaginata can reach almost 9.8 feet / 3 meters! However, there are still some available online, though they are rare. ![]() These Naginatas aren’t very long, and this trait prevented them from being used a lot. This Naginata looks like the Nagamaki sword. The handle can be around 31.5 inches (80 cm) long, while the blade will be 25.6 to 27.6 inches (65 to 70 cm) long. The Konaginata is a pole sword, where the length of the handle and the blade are similar. Konaginata The Konaginata with a slightly longer handle than the blade The two main types of Naginata are Konaginata and Onaginata. This is because of their size, blade, and, surprisingly, if the swords are used by males or females. Most of these swords are categorized into different types and classes. Finally, we will describe the Naginata Swords’ history and answer some of the most frequently asked questions. Then we will go over its most visible characteristics and how to best use them. In this article, we will open up with the Naginata types. It is a Japanese weapon that is often seen as a polearm or a spear that could possibly beat the Katana. The Japanese Naginata is a curved one-edged sword mounted on a pole.
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