三枚打弓 Sanmaiuchi Yumi

What is Sanmaiuchi Yumi of Samurai Armor?

"Sanmaiuchi Yumi" is a bow made by combining the front and back of a wooden core with bamboo. It was used during the Kamakura period. It became widely popular and was called by names based on the way the rattan was wrapped, such as "Fuetou", "Futatokorotou", "Mitsutokorotou", and "Nurigometou".

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