Deluxe Tanto - Exotic Woods - Shima Kokutan (Asian Ebony) [F]Synthetic_Fabric The Classic Iwama Ryu Bokken

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

a round handle wrapped with a cotton cord to enhance the grip and a diamond-shaped knob

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

that Master Inaba separated from the official branch of the school

Deluxe Tanto - Exotic Woods - Shima Kokutan (Asian Ebony) [F]Synthetic_Fabric The Classic Iwama Ryu BokkenShima 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)