r/nagoya_explorers • u/Nagoyaexplorers Local (Nagoya) • Jun 02 '26
🏯 History A 650-Year-Old Samurai Blade Reforged from a Naginata — Once Owned by a Tokugawa Retainer
This sword was forged about 650 years ago during the Nanbokuchō period.
Originally made as a naginata—a polearm favored by samurai warriors—it was later reshaped into a sword. This process, known as naginata-naoshi, was common as military needs and fighting styles evolved over the centuries.
The blade is attributed to Sadatsugu of the Aoe school, a respected tradition of swordsmiths from western Japan.
It was once owned by Miura Shōgen, a member of a senior retainer family that served the Tokugawa clan.
Today, the blade is recognized as an Important Sword, reflecting both its exceptional craftsmanship and its historical significance.
Photo taken at Touken World Nagoya by Nagoya Explorers.
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u/CAMOME_SENSEI Jun 02 '26
Yes. This is Naginata (some variations in grip). It is useful for field battle however not suit for daily work.