A Fabulous Antique Samurai Aikuchi O-Tanto In The Design Of A Naginata Naoshi (薙刀直し) Combined With With An Unokubi-Zukuri {Cormarant's Neck}Blade Form

Naginata Naoshi (薙刀直し): technically means "naginata correction/reform." It describes a blade that has been cut down from a longer naginata polearm into a shorter form, often retaining the deep curve and wide geometry of the original weapon, however it became known for blades that were originally made in that form, not adapted from other previous use pole arm blades . There is a saying in Japanese sword collectors about Naginata Naoshi. It goes, “Naginata Naoshi ni Namakura Nashi, ” roughly translated as Naginata Naoshi Katana, is never dull (always sharp).

These blades often exhibit a wide base, a pronounced curve (sori), and may display unokubi-zukuri (cormorant's neck)

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