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Naginata

Naginata The naginata is one of several varieties of traditionally made Japanese blades (nihonto) in the form of a pole weapon.1, 2 Naginata were originally used by the samurai class of feudal Japan, as well as by ashigaru (foot soldiers) and sohei (warrior … Continue reading

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