Yari - Japanese style spear.

[SBranson]

A local customer of mine wanted a spear this year. I've always liked the Japanese style of spear or "yari" so I incorporated that style into the theme we've worked with the last couple times.
The main feature is the triangular cross section.

This was an interesting project to say the least and much more challenging than I thought. But with challenge comes knowledge or at least awareness of difficulty.

These are the other two from previous years.

I started with one of the big rounds of DHIII's W2 and forged it into this:

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And here's the result.

The blade is 13 3/4" of cutting edge. The OAL is 80". The tang is about as long as the blade.
The pommel point is also hardened.
The wood is oak to match the theme so it's a robust spear.

It's a rather frightening object to hold. With the almost 14" of sharp blade on the end... not much would stop that from penetrating.

The sheath is shaped similarly to the traditional sayas.


Here's some photos.

 

[aarongough]

Very nice work mate! That shape kind of inspires me for a dagger...

 

[John White]

Love your oak handled "antiques," Stuart.

These three make a great mental and physical armory.

That's some nice sheath on that spear, too.

John

 

[B.F.U]

Man, that is awesome! Really looks like it could be from the time period.

 

[Bladeplay74]

Stuart,

Great looking rig there, leatherwork included. You're one of my absolute favorites because you keep pushing yourself and others to think of what can be done next, and then doing it!

Congrats and thanks.

Seth

 

[NihontoEd]

NICE !!

I like them all, but the Yari is really fantastic. The overall shape and the blades geometry is excellent. Ishizuki looks good. Great work !
I was curious as to whether or not you used one or two mekugi ? I can see what looks like one in copper but couldn't tell for sure if there was another.

 

[Camber]

That's pretty boss man! And as someone else said, it's awesome you're always trying new things.

 

[Alvaro Candanedo]

Very nice!! I wonder if could be used with a shorter staff, for techniques derived from bojutsu.

 

[crimsonfalcon07]

I LOVE that. Seriously love it. In fact, I'd love to own the entire set, with a few changes in blade shape for the sword... Gorgeous work.

 

[Lorien]

funny, watching your video clip, I totally recognized the sound your grinder makes

 

[NickWheeler]

Crazy frick'n awesome on so many levels Stuart!!!

And that's some very fine hammer work as well...

Thanks for sharing my friend! :thumbup:

 

[Dawkind]

Another extraordinary piece of work...always done so finely.

 

[scottishsmith24]

That turned out beautifully the fuller really makes it pop

 

[gga357]

I love all three pieces, so unique.

 

[JParanee]

I'm digging it

 

[SBranson]

Thanks alot everyone.
A spear is pretty much a local only commission so I was very grateful for the opportunity.

@ SouthernComfort... only one mekugi. It's epoxied in place though.

For all those hog hunters, I would imagine something like this would be very effective.

 

[BenR.T.]

This is unbelievably cool Stuart. I really liked that sword when you posted it and this is a very nice addition to a very cool set. :thumbup:

 

[Storm Crow]

That's pretty darn awesome. I especially like the integral bolster on it.

 

[Hairlesstwinkie]

I love the spear. It's so beautifully made. If you ever make another one, please do a WIP!

 

[BladeScout]

The spear - sleek. Elegant. Beautiful.