Rare Japanese Edo Period c1700's Samurai Hachiwari Kabutowari “Helmet Breaker” Weapon Jutte LS#006 Usubata It has been cared for

It has been cared for over the past 50 years

paper lightly toned

This prompted the legend that since Daruma-san did not move from his meditation seat for 9 years that his arms and legs atrophied

5" overall

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Rare Japanese Edo Period c1700's Samurai Hachiwari Kabutowari “Helmet Breaker” Weapon Jutte LS#006 Usubata It has been cared forRare 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