Naginata and hamaguri, Kyoto boxwood combs

The top comb and the middle comb, with their ends at an angle, are known as naginata. Naginata are used to make fine adjustments to a hairstyle anywhere on the head. The chunky semicircular comb at the bottom is called a hamaguri (clam) because of its shape. It is used to put the finishing touches to a top-knot.