[AoshiShinomori]

Originally Posted by dragonrazor

this one's an older style, but it's a modern replica...i'll see if ican find a more traditional one
http://www.icefire-enterprises.com/Naginata.JPG

tradtional naginata
http://www.ginklai.net/images/galeri..._naginata1.jpg

i couldn't find the modern variant i wanted, called a Dragon Naginata...

Wow!!!! What a pic!

I should mention here for the benefit of the rest that in the first link the actual length of the rod can be detached and only the hilt and sword used (when in close combat). If we notice carefully we'll see a small groove near the edge of the hilt close to the blade. That's the point where it can be detached...