Deluxe Tanto - Exotic Woods - Shima Kokutan (Asian Ebony) [F]Synthetic_Fabric We also offer the Shoto

We also offer the Shoto (Short) version as well as the legendary Bokken "Musashi" destined for suburi practice

The Classic Iwama Ryu Bokken is manufactured from a single piece of oak from the southern islands of Kyushu (Japan)

that Master Inaba separated from the official branch of the school

The composite cotton/linen brown carrying bag is basic but solid

all workshops greatly reduced the number of urethane-varnished weapons and replaced the finish by a "Candle Wax"

Deluxe Tanto - Exotic Woods - Shima Kokutan (Asian Ebony) [F]Synthetic_Fabric We also offer the ShotoShima Kokutan Deluxe Tanto Made in Japan (Kyushu) Flat Spine Rounded butt Short Kissaki Deluxe Tanto made out of a single piece of Shima Kokutan (Asian Ebony). The shape and length are resolutely classic, making it a standard tanto that will be appreciated by all aikidoka. Please note that Shima Kokutan is a very hard wood; it absorbs shocks relatively poorly and is not advised for practice with contact. Finish: Unvarnished (camelia oil polished)