{"product_id":"superior-shima-kokutan-shoto-asian-ebony","title":"Superior Shima Kokutan Shoto (Asian Ebony)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productdiv\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"prod_page_title\"\u003eDeluxe Shoto \u003cspan class=\"metric\"\u003e54.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e - Shima Kokutan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prod_bokuto_sei\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Japan (Kyushu)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChevroned Spine | Rounded butt | Long Kissaki \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShima kokutan (Asian ebony)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prod_bokuto_descr\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese Shoto available in asian (East Asia) ebony have a \u003cstrong\u003every extensive finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e a hanmaru tsukagashi (rounded), a kenmine upper edge, and an elongated daikissaki tip. \u003cstrong\u003eOnly the best woods are selected,\u003c\/strong\u003e and particular attention is paid to the location and shape of nodes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShima Kokutan is a very hard wood\u003c\/strong\u003e; it absorbs shocks relatively poorly and is not advised for practice with contact.\u003cbr\u003eThese shoto will also make excellent gifts following the successful passing of an exam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is offered in classic deluxe shape (presenting a line between the tsuka and the blade).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description_list_bokken\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul_list_prod\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li_list_prod\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoice of wood species\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shima Kokutan (asian ebony).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li_list_prod\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e: Non-varnished (camelia oil polish).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li_list_prod\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturing workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aramaki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note that due to the rarity of the wood and the limited release of this product, engravings are not available.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prod-oil-opt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll our high-end bokken are offered non-varnished (camellia oil polish finish). Note that unvarnished weapons are much more pleasant to the touch as well as to use\u003cbr\u003eUnvarnished weapons are more ecologically-friendly, but they require regular (monthly) \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bokken-care-tsubaki-abura-camelia-oil\"\u003emaintenance with oil\u003c\/a\u003e (camellia or wood maintenance oil) and they can only be made from the finest, Japanese quality woods. Given the need for maintenance of these weapons, our stocks are limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prod_bokuto_spec\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"bokuto_spec_table\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption class=\"table_spec\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeluxe Shoto Ebony Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"size_table_table_title\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"td_table_col\"\u003eWood\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShima Kokutan\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"size_table_table_l1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td_table_col1\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"weight\"\u003e380\u003c\/span\u003e ~ \u003cspan class=\"weight\"\u003e400 g\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"size_table_table_l2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td_table_col1\"\u003eFull length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metric\"\u003e54.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"size_table_table_l1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td_table_col1\"\u003eBlade length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metric\"\u003e40.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"size_table_table_l2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td_table_col1\"\u003eTsuka length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metric\"\u003e14 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"size_table_table_l1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td_table_col1\"\u003eTsuka diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"milli\"\u003e37\u003c\/span\u003e x \u003cspan class=\"milli\"\u003e28 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"size_table_table_l2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td_table_col1\"\u003eMine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKenmine (chevroned spine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"size_table_table_l1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td_table_col1\"\u003eTsuka shape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHanmaru (rounded butt)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"size_table_table_l2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td_table_col1\"\u003eKissaki\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDaikissaki (long) (~\u003cspan class=\"metric\"\u003e3 cm\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sizetable_subtext\"\u003eWood is a living material, and therefore weight and color vary from one weapon to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aramaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42323722698870,"sku":"W163","price":174.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0202\/8734\/products\/Shima_Kokutan_Bokken_01.jpg?v=1578470215","url":"https:\/\/www.seidoshop.com\/products\/superior-shima-kokutan-shoto-asian-ebony","provider":"SeidoShop International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}