Yari
Yari (槍) is the term for a traditionally-made Japanese blade (日本刀; nihontō) in the form of a spear, or more specifically, the straight-headed spear. The martial art of wielding the yari is called sōjutsu.
| Yari (槍) | |
|---|---|
Yari forged by Echizen Kanenori, 17th century, Edo period (left), sasaho yari forged by Tachibana no Terumasa, 1686, Edo period (middle), and jūmonji yari forged by Kanabo Hyoeno jo Masasada, 16th century, Muromachi period (right). | |
| Type | Spear |
| Place of origin | Japan |
| Production history | |
| Produced | Nara period (710–794) for Hoko yari, Muromachi period (1333–1568) for Yari, since 1334 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 1.27 kg (2.8 lb) |
| Length | 1–6 m (3 ft 3 in – 19 ft 8 in) |
| Blade length | 15–60 cm (5.9–23.6 in) |
| Blade type | multiple blade shapes |
| Hilt type | Wood, horn, lacquer |
| Scabbard/sheath | Lacquered wood |
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