Rare Japanese Edo Period c1700's Samurai Hachiwari Kabutowari “Helmet Breaker” Weapon Jutte LS#006 Usubata Hand carved and built in

Hand carved and built in Chinese hardwood wood with details in traditional motifs around all four sides

with a keyaki (欅

The point is elongated and sharply ridged

5" overall

Rare Japanese Edo Period c1700's Samurai Hachiwari Kabutowari “Helmet Breaker” Weapon Jutte LS#006 Usubata Hand carved and built inRare 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