Description
1 difficult to find antique Edo period Japanese Samurai uchine–or Samurai throwing dart. I thought it a crossbow bolt, or shudo/oyumi at first. This rare Samurai uchi-ne would make an important addition to any collection.
This Samurai throwing dart measures 18 3/4″ in length (47.6 cm). The socket-type head has a nagasa of 3 3/16″ (8.1 cm). The uchi-ne head is more the size of a yari than an arrowhead. Note the photo provided that shows this piece lying next to a Samurai arrow.
Here is an interesting article on Samurai throwing darts:
https://www.martialjournal.com/weapon-of-the-month-club-uchine/
CONDITION:
This Edo period Samurai uchi-ne throwing dart is in exceptional condition.
