Yari (Japanese Spear)
Polearm / Thrusting
Quick Facts
Martial Arts
OriginJapan (Nara / Heian Periods)
Wield TypeDouble-handed
MaterialWooden shaft, straight steel blade
Length250 - 400 cm cm
Weight1.5 - 2.5 kg kg
History
The most widely used battlefield weapon in Japan. Cheaper to produce and easier to train in formations than swords. The martial art is called Sojutsu.
About
Primarily a thrusting weapon targeting armor gaps from a distance. Some variants had cross-blades (Jumonji Yari) for trapping swords.