Japanese Ashigaru Battle Sickle Wooden Handle Antique Edo Samurai Tool WG121

Edo Period Japanese Battle Sickle Used by Ashigaru Soldiers – Antique Samurai Tool WG121

Description
This is an authentic Japanese sickle from the Edo period, originally used by ashigaru foot soldiers during wartime. Unlike the rare and very expensive kusarigama (chain sickle), which was a true weapon, this sickle was a practical tool carried by soldiers to cut grass and clear campsites or fortifications while on campaign.

Although not a weapon in the strict sense, it was directly connected to the realities of warfare and the daily life of ashigaru on the battlefield. As such, it is a genuine artifact that reflects the practical side of samurai-era military culture.

This piece, dating back several centuries, is a valuable antique tool with historical significance, and a rare opportunity for collectors of Japanese samurai culture and Edo-period artifacts.

Features

• Authentic Japanese sickle from the Edo period

• Used by ashigaru foot soldiers in military campaigns to cut grass and clear land

• Wooden handle with natural age and patina

• Iron blade with rust from age

• A genuine antique, several hundred years old

Uses

• As a collectible item representing samurai-era battlefield life

• For study of Japanese Edo-period tools and ashigaru equipment

• As a unique historical display piece for Japanese antique collections

Size

• Length: 32.5 cm / approx. 12.7 in

• Blade: 10 cm / approx. 3.9 in

• Weight: 110 g

Condition
Used antique. The iron blade shows rust, and the wooden handle has signs of wear and age. Please note this is an antique and not intended for practical use.

This Edo-period Japanese sickle, once used by ashigaru soldiers in wartime, is an authentic and rare antique that connects directly to the history of samurai warfare.