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imported>Gener4l Cl4ank4 Created page with "{{Era|Weapons}}{{WP-REAL}} {{Pre-release|Assassin's Creed: Shadows}} thumb|200px|Shimazu Saito wielding a ''naginata'' The '''''naginata''''' (なぎなた, 薙刀) is a weapon originating from Japan, wielded by samurai and, most famously, by the ''{{Wiki|onna-musha}}'', a type of female warrior belonging to the Japanese nobility. Although commonly mistaken for a sword, the ''naginata'' is in fact a polearm.<re..." |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
A ''naginata'' consists of a wooden or metal pole with a curved single-edged blade on the end; in this regard, it is similar to the Chinese [[guandao]] or the European {{Wiki|glaive}}. Similar to the [[katana]], ''naginata'' often have a round handguard, called ''{{Wiki|tsuba}}'', between the blade and shaft, when mounted in a ''{{Wiki|koshirae}}''. A ''naginata''{{'}}s blade is | A ''naginata'' consists of a wooden or metal pole with a curved single-edged blade on the end; in this regard, it is similar to the Chinese [[guandao]] or the European {{Wiki|glaive}}. Similar to the ''[[katana]]'', ''naginata'' often have a round handguard, called ''{{Wiki|tsuba}}'', between the blade and shaft, when mounted in a ''{{Wiki|koshirae}}''. A ''naginata''{{'}}s blade is 30–60 cm (11.8–23.6 inches) long and is forged in the same manner as traditional Japanese swords. The blade has a long tang, called ''nakago'', which is inserted in the shaft.<ref name="Wiki" /> | ||
The blade is removable and is secured by means of a wooden peg called ''mekugi'' (目釘) that passes through a hole (''mekugi-ana'') in both the tang and the shaft. The shaft ranges from | The blade is removable and is secured by means of a wooden peg called ''mekugi'' (目釘) that passes through a hole (''mekugi-ana'') in both the tang and the shaft. The shaft ranges from 120–240 cm (47.2–94.5 inches) in length and is oval shaped. The area of the shaft where the tang sits is called the ''tachiuchi'' or ''tachiuke'', which can be reinforced with metal rings and wrapped with cord. The end of the shaft has a heavy metal end cap, the ''ishizuki'' or ''hirumaki''. When not in use, the blade is covered with a shaft.<ref name="Wiki" /> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
In the late 16th century, the [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins|Japanese Assassin]] [[Fujibayashi Naoe]] and her ally, the samurai [[Yasuke]], came into possession of a number of ''naginata'' during their travels across Japan, which they wielded effectively in battle.<ref name="ACSH">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''</ref> | In the late 16th century, the [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins|Japanese Assassin]] [[Fujibayashi Naoe]] and her ally, the samurai [[Yasuke]], came into possession of a number of ''naginata'' during their travels across Japan, which they wielded effectively in battle.<ref name="ACSH">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''</ref> | ||
In 1725, the [[Japanese Rite of the Templar Order|Japanese Templar]] and samurai [[Shimazu Saito]] carried a ''naginata'' during her mission to [[Macau]]. She made use of it during her encounters with the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]],<ref name="FT 11">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 11|Episode 11]]</ref><ref name="FT 33">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 33|Episode 33]]</ref> until the weapon was destroyed in a duel against the [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins|Chinese Assassin]] [[Liu Qing]], who broke the ''naginata'' with his guandao.<ref name="FT 36">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 36|Episode 36]]</ref> | In 1725, the [[Japanese Rite of the Templar Order|Japanese Templar]] and samurai [[Shimazu Saito]] carried a ''naginata'' during her mission to [[Macau]]. She made use of it during her encounters with the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]],<ref name="FT 11">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 11|Episode 11]]</ref><ref name="FT 33">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 33|Episode 33]]</ref> until the weapon was destroyed in a duel against the [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins|Chinese Assassin]] [[Liu Qing]], who broke the ''naginata'' with his ''[[guandao]]''.<ref name="FT 36">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 36|Episode 36]]</ref> | ||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
Revision as of 17:55, 20 March 2025
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The naginata (なぎなた, 薙刀) is a weapon originating from Japan, wielded by samurai and, most famously, by the onna-musha, a type of female warrior belonging to the Japanese nobility. Although commonly mistaken for a sword, the naginata is in fact a polearm.[1]
Description
A naginata consists of a wooden or metal pole with a curved single-edged blade on the end; in this regard, it is similar to the Chinese guandao or the European glaive. Similar to the katana, naginata often have a round handguard, called tsuba, between the blade and shaft, when mounted in a koshirae. A naginata's blade is 30–60 cm (11.8–23.6 inches) long and is forged in the same manner as traditional Japanese swords. The blade has a long tang, called nakago, which is inserted in the shaft.[1]
The blade is removable and is secured by means of a wooden peg called mekugi (目釘) that passes through a hole (mekugi-ana) in both the tang and the shaft. The shaft ranges from 120–240 cm (47.2–94.5 inches) in length and is oval shaped. The area of the shaft where the tang sits is called the tachiuchi or tachiuke, which can be reinforced with metal rings and wrapped with cord. The end of the shaft has a heavy metal end cap, the ishizuki or hirumaki. When not in use, the blade is covered with a shaft.[1]
History
In the late 16th century, the Japanese Assassin Fujibayashi Naoe and her ally, the samurai Yasuke, came into possession of a number of naginata during their travels across Japan, which they wielded effectively in battle.[2]
In 1725, the Japanese Templar and samurai Shimazu Saito carried a naginata during her mission to Macau. She made use of it during her encounters with the British Assassin Edward Kenway,[3][4] until the weapon was destroyed in a duel against the Chinese Assassin Liu Qing, who broke the naginata with his guandao.[5]
Behind the scenes
The naginata appears as a usable weapon in the 2025 video game Assassin's Creed: Shadows.
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Shadows
References
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