The Japanese Hachiwara was a parring weaping that was often referred to as a helmet breaker or sometimes a sword breaker.
The Hachiwara were carried by the Samurai as a side-arm.
The blades were usually of a square cross-section design with a hook next to the grip.
They were 12 to 15 inches in length.
The mounts of the Hachiwara were mostly of carved wood or carved cinnabar lacquer.
The Hachiwara were designed to parry an opponents sword or hook into an opponents helmet.
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