Are these weapons

katana · 2nd August 2008, 01:18 PM

Hi,
the first is possibly a 'dance' or ceremonial spear. The second looks like a scabbard (Saya ??) with Japanese, or possibly Chinese fittings. All I can think of is that the metal 'end piece' has a 'blade-shaped' attachment that is fixed inside the scabbard..... to form some sort of club

Or some sort of staff made from discarded WW2 Japanese scabbards (the fittings look similar to that period) , have you any history to this item

Sorry not very helpful ..

Regards David

2nd August 2008, 01:18 PM	#2
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Hi, the first is possibly a 'dance' or ceremonial spear. The second looks like a scabbard (Saya ??) with Japanese, or possibly Chinese fittings. All I can think of is that the metal 'end piece' has a 'blade-shaped' attachment that is fixed inside the scabbard..... to form some sort of club Or some sort of staff made from discarded WW2 Japanese scabbards (the fittings look similar to that period) , have you any history to this item Sorry not very helpful .. Regards David