Antique Edo Period Long-Handled Tobigukuchi Firefighter Hook Spear Weapon 0714G16 Authentic antique wakizashi tsuka featuring

Authentic antique wakizashi tsuka featuring period-correct construction and quality component fittings

Hand-forged by a documented artisan

The Dragon surrounding the foot os the vases is a truly unique detail

Artist: Keisai Eisen Title: Kumagaya the Eight Chö Embankment

Antique Edo Period Long-Handled Tobigukuchi Firefighter Hook Spear Weapon 0714G16 Authentic antique wakizashi tsuka featuringAn exceptional, long handled Tobigukuchi (raptor beak hook spear) from the Edo period. Historically utilized by fire brigades (Hikeshi) and district watchmen both as a heavy duty rescue demolition hook and a martial defense weapon against raiders. Featuring a hand forged iron head with a functional, sharpened hook blade mounted on a long, dark lacquered wooden shaft.