OT- Inoshishi Yari Complete
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OT- Inoshishi Yari Complete
Just completed my Inoshishi Yari Boar Spear minus the sheath, I decided to paint with a textured enamel to somewhat match the lacquer finish used on Japanese spears. I wrapped both head and butt ends of spear with nylon twine that my Dad tarred himself. Also added Turk's Heads on each end of wraps for traction. Added what I thought was appropriate Kanji characters. Hopefully can use on my next trip back to Maui.
Finished head end
Finished butt end
Kagemusha
Inoshishi
Fuei
Inoshishi Yari
Finished head end
Finished butt end
Kagemusha
Inoshishi
Fuei
Inoshishi Yari
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thats a beautiful work of art JI. thanks for sharing
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WOWZER! That is beautiful!
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Ji,
Excellent craftsmanship. When you get to use it, we really do need pics.
Joe
Excellent craftsmanship. When you get to use it, we really do need pics.
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Very nice craftsmanship.
Do the Kanji translate to english?
I love the knot work.
Excellent job.
Do the Kanji translate to english?
I love the knot work.
Excellent job.
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Ji
Let me know if you would like some Mesquite, Juniper, or Pinon wood for the handles.
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Mastery of tool building or tool using, regardless of the field or type of tool/machine, is always amazing to see. I always wonder how some people can fail to appreciate the beauty and expertise in any other area than their own.
I know nothing of spear use (except for that unfortunate incident with the yard-darts as a child ) but nonetheless, I am very impressed by the craftsmanship.
I know nothing of spear use (except for that unfortunate incident with the yard-darts as a child ) but nonetheless, I am very impressed by the craftsmanship.
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Real special, Ji......So: The blade stays in the boar and you can load it up with another spear tip (blade)??
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WOW...EXCELLENT WORK...
YOU NEED TO START SELLING THESE...
VERY NICE INDEED
YOU NEED TO START SELLING THESE...
VERY NICE INDEED
LETS GO SHOOT'N BOYS
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Wow! Professional!
I need you to teach me how to do the turks head knot. I've looked at diagrams, but never gotten the hang of it.
I need you to teach me how to do the turks head knot. I've looked at diagrams, but never gotten the hang of it.
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Yeah. What the others said. + oodles more. Me? I'm a sucker for any kind of hand built weapon.
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BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF WORK - YOU ARE ONE WHO CARRIES ON THE TRADITION AND THE CULTURE. I AM PROUD TO KNOW YOU!
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Wow, that's something special!
Next time we see it it's gonna be buried in a hog, right?
Tell us how it handles in the field!
Good work, Gi.
Next time we see it it's gonna be buried in a hog, right?
Tell us how it handles in the field!
Good work, Gi.
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WOW!
And I mean it.
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Re: OT- Inoshishi Yari Complete
Thanks Doc.dr walker wrote:Very nice craftsmanship.
Do the Kanji translate to english?
I love the knot work.
Excellent job.
Here's a rough translation-
Kagemusha: "kage" (kageh) = shadow, and "musha" (moo-shah) = warrior, translation Shadow Warrior- my brand name
Inoshishi: (ee-noh-she-she) Wild Boar, as opposed to "Buta" (boo-tah) which is the domestic pig
FYI the animal in the Chinese Zodiac is NEVER a domestic pig, ALWAYS the Wild Boar, there is no "Year of the Pig, only the "Year of the Boar".
Fuei: Combination of "fue" (foo-eh) which translates "flute" the musical instrument, and "i" (ee) which means "well" as in source of water. Pronounced in one smooth breath with emphasis on "i". All Japanese write their name in the ancient Chinese pictogram form known as Kanji instead of the more modern Kana (Hiragana & Katakana) used in modern Japanese literature along with Kanji. "Fuei" is what my Dad came up with as close phonetically to his Irish origin last name that could be written in ancient Kanji and pronounced by the Japanese (He lived there from the first days of occupation September 1945 thru the summer of 1966 which equals 21 years total before being transfered to Hawaii).
Re: OT- Inoshishi Yari Complete
No, the blade is firmly secured held in place on the reinforced hardwood shaft with a chrome steel pin. Blade is removable for sharpening and polishing when necessary. Hunting scenario is aim for one quick penetration of the boar's heart while hounds firmly immobilize it.BlaineG wrote:Real special, Ji......So: The blade stays in the boar and you can load it up with another spear tip (blade)??
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Thank you all for your positive comments.
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GANJIRO wrote:No, the blade is firmly secured held in place on the reinforced hardwood shaft with a chrome steel pin. Blade is removable for sharpening and polishing when necessary. Hunting scenario is aim for one quick penetration of the boar's heart while hounds firmly immobilize it.
Sounds like fun. I've put down one hog with a piece of rebar (some folks were torturing it to death since they had NO idea of where the heart was - I finished it with one jab in the right place) and can testify that something like this is FAR more appropriate to the job. Still, I favor a good sixgun or rifle for such work - but can admire the skill it would take to use such a weapon in the field. It's a beautiful artifact indeed.
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Man..That thing came out really nice!
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When and if you start making those, let me know what the deposit would be, if you should want to honor me by crafting one for me...Time would not be an issue......Will Hawaii let you hunt with those?GANJIRO wrote:No, the blade is firmly secured held in place on the reinforced hardwood shaft with a chrome steel pin. Blade is removable for sharpening and polishing when necessary. Hunting scenario is aim for one quick penetration of the boar's heart while hounds firmly immobilize it.BlaineG wrote:Real special, Ji......So: The blade stays in the boar and you can load it up with another spear tip (blade)??
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Ji, I am truly awed by your craftsmanship and humbled by your willingness to hunt wild boar with nothing by a sharp stick! Hope you have "backup" with serious firepower! I'd volunteer, but it's hard to get this ol' rig 'cross that crick!
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Re: OT- Inoshishi Yari Complete
Mesquite sounds interesting, we have Mesquite here in the islands it's known as Kiawe (kee-yah-veh) used mainly for pulehu (barbeque) fuel. Extremely dense heavy wood with nice grain and color, I like to turn bowls from it on a wood lathe. How long, and what diameter do they come in, and what's the price? Curious even though probably couldn't afford it.mescalero1 wrote:Ji
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Call it a contribution to an artist,
You tell me how long, I will turn it to the diameter you want.
You pay shipping.
You tell me how long, I will turn it to the diameter you want.
You pay shipping.
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I'll have hounds to do the hard part- tracking, capturing, and holding down the pig, I just walk up and sink the tip of spear into the heart. I'll be packing my stainless steel Blackhawk 357 Magnum if the pig becomes difficult. I may be crazy but I'm not stupid.Griff wrote:Ji, I am truly awed by your craftsmanship and humbled by your willingness to hunt wild boar with nothing by a sharp stick! Hope you have "backup" with serious firepower! I'd volunteer, but it's hard to get this ol' rig 'cross that crick!
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I'll put you on the list, and yes spears are perfectly legal for hunting here though a 357 magnum is not from a rifle but is legal from a handgun, go figure.BlaineG wrote: When and if you start making those, let me know what the deposit would be, if you should want to honor me by crafting one for me...Time would not be an issue......Will Hawaii let you hunt with those?
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Do you have a lathe capable of turning 6 feet? Would it be easier to make a octagon shaft? 6 feet is ideal though shorter is fine. 1.25 to 1.5 diameter would be perfect. I'm thinking Bo staff instead of spear shaft that I could get back into my Aikido Bo Kata forms which I have gotten extremely rusty on over the years. I have ordered 6 feet and longer fishing rods using USPA Priority Mail in the past so I think this should still work. Thank you for the generous offer.mescalero1 wrote:Call it a contribution to an artist,
You tell me how long, I will turn it to the diameter you want.
You pay shipping.
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I am not sure if my wood lathe will do 6 feet,will check and get back to you.
Maybe I can steady rest & flip end for end.
I have to go back and install a wind generator for my uncle, give me a couple weeks.
Maybe I can steady rest & flip end for end.
I have to go back and install a wind generator for my uncle, give me a couple weeks.
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Actually, he mentioned hunting over dogs. The dogs would do the actual hunting, bay and catch the pig, and hold it.Griff wrote:Ji, I am truly awed by your craftsmanship and humbled by your willingness to hunt wild boar with nothing by a sharp stick! Hope you have "backup" with serious firepower! I'd volunteer, but it's hard to get this ol' rig 'cross that crick!
Gi's role is follow the dogs so that he might deftly thrust that fine lance into a captured swine, mortally wounding the beast.
OOps, Gi beat me to it...
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I'm still working on mine. Still needs a little polishing, but no rust yet.I'm thinking Bo staff instead of spear shaft that I could get back into my Aikido Bo Kata forms which I have gotten extremely rusty on over the years.
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Absolutely no rush at all. An octagon Bo would be at least as cool if easier for you. Also, if not a 6" Bo, then a 4" Jo would still be awesome. I appreciate your generous offer. Now have to review my Jo Kata as well.mescalero1 wrote:I am not sure if my wood lathe will do 6 feet,will check and get back to you.
Maybe I can steady rest & flip end for end.
I have to go back and install a wind generator for my uncle, give me a couple weeks.