What Are the Types of Naginata?
The "Naginata" (long sword) was one of the long-handled weapons that appeared in the Heian period. In "Taiping Ji", which is famous for its historical literature, the weapon that appears the most is the Naginata. Due to its large size, it can stab and strike in addition to slashing, so it was widely used as a main weapon in the Northern and Southern Dynasties. Next we introduce the types of japan swords Naginata. Naginata are divided into 3 types not only by their size but also by shape. One is the "Static Naginata" named after the concubine "Jing Yuqian" in the "Original Yoshitsune". One is the "Ba-shaped Naginata" named after the concubine "Ba Yuqian" of "Kiso Yoshinaka". The last category is the "Chikushi Naginata" that is prevalent in the Kyushu area. 1. Static Naginata Static Naginata, also known as "male Naginata", are naginatas that have no clear specification for shape an...