Rare Japanese Edo Period c1700's Samurai Hachiwari Kabutowari “Helmet Breaker” Weapon Jutte LS#006 Usubata This is a set of

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paper lightly toned

This Hachiwari Kabutowari

also stamped on box and cloth

It has been cared for over the past 50 years

Rare Japanese Edo Period c1700's Samurai Hachiwari Kabutowari “Helmet Breaker” Weapon Jutte LS#006 Usubata This is a set ofRare Japanese EDO Era Samurai Hachiwari Helmet Breaker Hand Forged Hachiwari (Kabutowari) Helmet BreakerEdo Period (16031868)Iron, lacquered wood A samurai sidearm designed for prying armor plates, hooking cords, and controlling an opponents sword, rather than splitting helmets as legend suggests. This example has a 12 inch signed and dated blade in finely crafted black lacquered mounts, its scabbard shape echoing 18th century style. At 21 inches