Niten Ichi Ryu Bokken & Shoto [Daisho Set]

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Available fonts (style) 4 Japanese fonts, 3 English fonts
Depth The stronger the laser, the deeper the engraving. Superficial is quite discreet, standard is deep enough to stand forever, deep can go up to 1 mm depth and creates a burning effect within the engraving.
Free transcriptions You can write your name in English and select a "Japanese" font, in which case we will take care of the transcription. Note that several translations exist for the same name and that we cannot accept claims. (Please use the text field to add a comment if the pronunciation is unusual. If you already have a translation, please attach a picture). We do not translate expressions or initials, only names or words. Requests for expressions translations will be ignored and refunded. Please also note that initials cannot be translated into Japanese. Consequently, they will always be engraved in English.
Number of engravings You can order a maximum of 3 engravings per weapon from this page. The modules N1, N2, and N3 correspond to the engravings Number 1, number 2, and number 3. These modules are identical and you can add them in the order you wish. Of course, we cannot engrave twice in the same place, so please pay attention to the chosen positions.
For more than 3 engravings, please contact us prior to placing your order.
Limitations We engrave in Japanese and English only (no Chinese, Korean, etc.) For any special request (logo/design), contact us prior to your order. (Undiscussed demands will be ignored).
More information Engraving Information & Japanese free translation (on site), Transcription usages (Seido Blog), and the engraving workshop presentation (Youtube)
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Bokken Laser Engraving - N°1

  • Position: Right or left (when held) | handle, near Tsuba or blade
  • Letter size: standard (~7.5 mm), big (~10 mm), extra big (~12 mm)
  • Up to 3 engravings can be added per Bokken.
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    Bokken Laser Engraving - N°2

  • Position: Right or left (when held) | handle, near Tsuba or blade
  • Letter size: standard (~7.5 mm), big (~10 mm), extra big (~12 mm)
  • Up to 3 engravings can be added per Bokken.
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    Bokken Laser Engraving - N°3

  • Position: Right or left (when held) | handle, near Tsuba or blade
  • Letter size: standard (~7.5 mm), big (~10 mm), extra big (~12 mm)
  • Up to 3 engravings can be added per Bokken.
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    Shoto Laser Engraving - N°1

  • Position: Right or left (when held) | handle, near Tsuba or blade
  • Letter size: standard (~7.5 mm), big (~10 mm), extra big (~12 mm)
  • Up to 3 engravings can be added per Shoto.
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    Shoto Laser Engraving - N°2

  • Position: Right or left (when held) | handle, near Tsuba or blade
  • Letter size: standard (~7.5 mm), big (~10 mm), extra big (~12 mm)
  • Up to 3 engravings can be added per Shoto.
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    Shoto Laser Engraving - N°3

  • Position: Right or left (when held) | handle, near Tsuba or blade
  • Letter size: standard (~7.5 mm), big (~10 mm), extra big (~12 mm)
  • Up to 3 engravings can be added per Shoto.
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    Nylon Bag for Bokken & Shinai with shoulder strap

    Made in Japan

    Material: Nylon

    Available color: Black & Navy Blue

    Name plate option: Synthetic leather embroidered name plate (maximum 1 name)

    This model is made of particularly strong nylon. The shoulder strap will allow to carry 2 bokken comfortably on your shoulder. Synthetic leather reinforcements at the bottom of the cover for better resistance.

    Please note that this cover is for Bokken or Shinai only, and the length is not sufficient for transporting a Jo.
    For Bokken, Jo & Tanto sets, please see the Carry Bag Bokken/Jo/Tanto (nylon) model.

    Nylon Bokken & Shinai Bag Specifications
    Model For Bokken & Shinai 34 For Shinai 37 For Shinai 39
    Max weapon length 103 cm 113 cm 119 cm
    Full length 105 cm 115 cm 120 cm
    Weight 260 g 300 g 340 g

    "Name Plate" Option: Optionally, you can add a name plate embroidered with your name. This plate is made of synthetic leather, and will be directly integrated on the bag before shipping.
    Please note: given the little space available, it is only possible to embroider either a first name, a last name, or a word (Aikido, Aikibudo etc.)
    For more information about Japanese embroidery, please consult the page "How to Choose your Japanese Embroidery".

    ¥2,000 ~ ¥37,200
    ¥2,000

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    Camellia Oil - Tsubaki abura

    Made in Japan (Isu Islands)

    Ingredient: 100% Tsubaki Oil

    Size: 70 mL (2,3 oz) / 118 mL (3.9 oz) / 1 L (33.8 oz) / 1.8 L (60.9 oz)

    This oil has been produced on the island of Toshima (Isu Shoto), off Tokyo, for more than a century. It is used by many Japanese wood workers as well as specialists in ancient blade (shinken) who are looking for a more stable oil than the Choji oil.

    The 70 and 118 mL are conditionned in glass bottles. 1 and 1.8 L are conditionned in metal cans. Cans are not available in stock and require about a week before shipping.

    Treatment with Camellia oil is recommended by the craftsmen who make our wooden weapons. The regular oiling is necessary for unvarnished weapons. It is recommended also for the maintenance of Iaito and Shinken.

    Utilization on wooden weapons:
    Once every 2 months in the wet season, 2 times per month during dry season. For a better preservation of your weapons, it is advisable to carefully rub them with a dry cloth after each use. When you apply the oil, clean the wood surface by rubbing vigorously with a dry cloth, then apply the oil in a thin layer directly with the hand. Allow to dry.
    If your weapons are not painted it will not be necessary to sand, but if they are, sanding will help the wood to absorb more oil.

    Note that this Camelia oil is initialy intended for skin and hair care. We've selected this oil for it's unmatched quality: 100% pure camelia oil, no additive, cold pressed, cosmetic grade, almost odorless, and halal certified.

     

    Product Information & Size Chart

    • Niten Ichi Ryu Daisho Set - Bokken & Shoto

      Made in Japan (Kyushu)
      Available in white oak

      Both Niten Ichi Bokken and Shoto are made from wood coming from the southern islands of Kyushu (Japan), and are available in white oak.

      Those weapons are meant for students of the Kenjutsu school "Niten Ichi Ryu", a school founded by Miyamoto Musashi.
      Niten Ichi Ryu weapons are specifically thin and lightweight and are meant for practice with two swords.
      They also suit other styles' practitioners who are looking for a Bokken to work on precision and speed.

      This set is offered with a 1,000 YEN discount in comparison to separate purchases.

      We also sell the Niten Ichi Ryu Bokken and the Niten Ichi Ryu Shoto separately.

      We also offer the legendary Bokken "Musashi" meant for Suburi practice.

        • Wood species: white oak
        • Available finish: Standard Finish or Seido Special Finish
        • Manufacturing workshop: Aramaki

      Finish options:

      In 2021, with concerns for the workers, all workshops greatly reduced the number of urethane varnished weapons and replaced the finish with a "Candle Wax". Seido is now transitioning to a new finish offer for the majority of its weapons.

      Standard Finish: At Seido, we complete the workshop finish with Camelia oil treatment by default. This is the standard Seido finish.
      We do not apply any additional polishing for this finish, so some weapons might have a slightly rough surface.
      For maintenance, we recommend that you oil your weapons about once a month with a vegetal-based oil.

      Seido Special Finish: For this special Finish, we first apply a Camelia oil polish (oiling and sanding the weapons with oiled sandpaper), then we finish the weapon with high-quality beeswax. This finish makes the wood as smooth as it can be and guarantee excellent protection for several months.
      For maintenance, we recommend at least oiling your weapons every month or so. You can also apply wax a few hours after oiling your weapons (if some oil remains on the wood, remove it with a piece of cloth or tissue).

      Niten Ichi Ryu Daisho Set - Specifications
      Dimensions Bokken Shoto
      Full length: 101.5 cm 64 cm
      Blade length: 76 cm 49 cm
      Tsuka length: 24.5 cm 15 cm
      Tsuka diameter: 33 x 20 mm 30 x 19 mm
      Tsukagashira: Taira (flat butt)
      Kissaki: Kendogata (Old Kendo shape Kissaki)
      Mine: Gyo no mine (slightly rounded)
      Weight 360 ~ 400 g 200 ~ 220 g

      * Wood is a living material, color and weight vary from one weapon to another.

      About Niten Ichi Ryu :

      This Kenjutsu school, whose complete name is Hyoto Niten Ichi Ryu, is renowned thanks to its founder Miyamoto Musashi, the most popular samurai of Japan. Loosely translated into "school of the strategy of two heavens as one", its specificity is a broad catalog of techniques with two swords, Bokken and Shoto (or Katana and Wakizashi). Both Bokken and Shoto of this school were created by Musashi himself and have therefore been used in this form for over 400 years. Techniques with a Bo, a long stick, are also taught in this school. Moreover, several branches of this school - each one having a more or less direct connection with the school of origin - exist, as well as Niten Ichi Ryu inspired styles such as the two swords’ practices in Saotome Sensei’s Aikido.

    • Customer Reviews

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      Thierry (Calais)
      Travail du bois remaquable!

      Armes en chêne blanc magnifiques, les sensations au toucher du bois sont très agréables, presque réconfortantes.
      Merci aux artisans pour ce travail de qualité et à Seidoshop pour son professionnalisme.
      Je vous souhaite une longue continuation.

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      Mosco (Singapore)
      Great bokken, lively and agile

      Arrived in 2 days of ordering, super fast.

      That being said the bokken themselves are extremely lively and agile (as they should be).
      The wood (tsuka area) is a wee bit slippery and obviously properly varnished but over time that should be fine.

      Zero complaints, cuts are expertly done (but also sanded to appropriate amounts), the bokken is bevelled where it should be and rounded where it should be.

      Tips on handling as per the below review are also spot on, so nothing to repeat there.

      兵法 (Germany)
      Excellent Product and Service

      Arrived within 3 days of ordering, amazing quality, and great customer service.

      I was previously using swords made from carbon steel for my training, which were way too heavy in the end and strained my wrist and shoulder. They also did not allow me to train for very long in a day due to muscle exhaustion from the weight.
      The Niten Ichi Ryu Daisho swords, on the other hand, are very light and easy to handle. I can train for several hours a day now easily without getting sore limbs or anything of the like.

      For anyone who is looking to buy these for training in the 5 positions from the Book of Five Rings, I would very much recommend them. However, be very mindful to not start using "chopping" cuts when training, as that can easily seem appealing due to the lighter weight of the swords. For proper practice in Musashi's school, you should make it a habit to swing the swords in a controlled and fluid way, rather than "chopping" forcefully at high speeds. While it may work to chop with light swords like these, doing so with a real sword that is heavier, would make your cuts very sloppy and easy to avoid. The essence of training the 5 positions is usefulness with a real sword, and this should be kept in mind even though the positions themselves will also help in many other things aside from sword combat. Swing the wooden swords as if they were heavy, real swords if you want to practice properly.

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      Manuela (Lausanne)
      Magnifiques

      L’envoi a été aussi rapide que prévu, les armes étaient bien protégées dans leur emballage.
      Elles sont magnifiques, légèrement rosées (couleur du chêne rouge), exactement comme je les rêvais. Et surtout, je vais enfin pouvoir pratiquer à deux armes, mon épaule opérée vous remercie.

      For compliance reasons, reviews placed in French and Japanese and imported here on February 2024 do not display as 'verified'.
      When importing Japanese reviews, the impossibility to automatically determine the presence of a familly name forced us to label all Japanese reviews as 'anonymous' (Familly names in roman characters have been filtered out).

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    Product & Services

    Niten Ichi Ryu Bokken & Shoto [Daisho Set]: ¥18,400
    Bokken Laser Engraving - N°1: ¥1,200
    Bokken Laser Engraving - N°2: ¥1,200
    Bokken Laser Engraving - N°3: ¥1,200
    Shoto Laser Engraving - N°1: ¥1,200
    Shoto Laser Engraving - N°2: ¥1,200
    Shoto Laser Engraving - N°3: ¥1,200
    Jo, Bo & Hanbo Laser Engraving - N°1: ¥1,200
    Jo, Bo & Hanbo Laser Engraving - N°2: ¥1,200
    Jo, Bo & Hanbo Laser Engraving - N°3: ¥1,200
    Tanto Laser Engraving - N°1: ¥1,200
    Tanto Laser Engraving - N°2: ¥1,200
    Tanto Laser Engraving - N°3: ¥1,200
    Katanakake Laser Engraving - N°1: ¥1,200
    Katanakake Laser Engraving - N°2: ¥1,200
    Nunchaku Laser Engraving N°1 - First Branch: ¥1,200
    Nunchaku Laser Engraving N°2 - First Branch: ¥1,200
    Nunchaku Laser Engraving N°1 - Second Branch: ¥1,200
    Nunchaku Laser Engraving N°2 - Second Branch: ¥1,200
    Tonfa Laser Engraving N°1: ¥1,200
    Tonfa Laser Engraving N°2: ¥1,200
    Kenju Laser Engraving N°1: ¥1,200
    Kenju Laser Engraving N°2: ¥1,200

    Accessories

    1 x Nylon Bokken & Shinai Bag: ¥6,300
    1 x Tsubaki Abura (Camellia Oil): ¥2,000
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