Yagyu Ryu Owari Branch Bokken - Exotic Woods
SKU: W249SP
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| Available fonts (style) | 4 Japanese fonts, 3 English fonts |
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| 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 in Japanese. Consequently, they will always be engraved in English. |
| 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 | Embroidery workshop & Japanese free translation (on site), Transcription usages (Seido Blog), and the engraving workshop presentation (Youtube) |
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Nylon Cover for Bokken with shoulder strap
Made in Japan
Material: Nylon
Length: 105 cm | Weight: 260 g
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 only, and the length is not sufficient for the transport of Jo. For Bokken, Jo & Tanto sets, please see the Carry Bag Bokken/Jo/Tanto (nylon) model.
"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".
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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.
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Yagyu Ryu Bokken - Sunuke or Tsubaki
Made in Japan (Kyushu)
Flat Spine | Flat butt | Small Kissaki
Sunuke or Tsubaki available
This Bokken is made from a single piece of Sunuke or Tsubaki (Camellia japonica) wood from the southern islands of Kyushu (Japan). Very pleasant to use and very popular among aikidoka. Its curve is almost identical to that of a conventional model, but thinner and a lot lighter.
Particularly oriented for practice in precision and finesse, this model is not designed to withstand shocks. Depending on the weight and strength desired, this model is available in either sunuke or tsubaki (camellia).
The sunuke model has a very characteristic brown color, it is relatively heavy and can support medium shocks. It will be recommended for practice in finesse, with a thin bokken that still retains a significant weight. The Sunuke model allows a slightly heavier bokken, while maintaining the interest of the working in finesse.
The Tsubaki (camellia) model is a light-colored model very pleasant to the touch and much lighter. It is one of the lightest bokken in our catalog. Camellia supports shocks relatively well, however, the thinness of this bokken will tend to make it weaker. It is recommend for finesse work without contact. The tsubaki model is an extremely light bokken, extremely difficult to control with precision.
This Bokken is mainly used by the Owari branch of the Yagyu Shinkage Ryu but should also be especially suited to practitioners of the 3A (Koyabayashi Hirokazu) school of Aikido as well as pupils of the late Tamura Shihan.
- Choice of wood species: Sunuke or Tsubaki (camellia)
- Available finish: unvarnished (camellia oil polish).
- Manufacturing workshop: Nidome for all models
Non varnished - Oil polish option:
All our high-end are offered unvarnished (polished with camellia oil) although they are much more pleasant to the touch as well as use with the latter.
Unvarnished weapons are more ecologically-friendly, but they requires regular (monthly) maintenance with oil (camellia or wood maintenance oil) and they can only be made from the finest woods of Japanese quality. Given the need for maintenance of these weapons, our stocks are limited. Also, since the craftsmen must select the best wood possible to manufacture these weapons, the processing time is longer than for varnished weapons. If out of stock or made to order, the shipping time can take up to 6 weeks in case of shortage.Yagyu Ryu Bokken Specifications Wood Sunuke Tsubaki Weight 450 ~ 500 g 350 ~ 400 g Full length 101.5 cm Blade length 75.5 cm Tsuka length 26 cm Tsuka diameter 30 x 22 mm Mine Hiramine (flat spine) Tsuka shape Taira (flat butt) Kissaki Shokissaki (Small Kissaki) Sori Standard curvature *Due to the hand-made manufacturing, color and weight may vary slightly from one weapon to another
About Yagyu Ryu style:
The Yagyu Kenjutsu school was founded in 16th century by Yagyu Tajima no kami Muneyoshi. However "Yagyu Ryu" does not refer to a particular school but generally groups of Yagyu Ryu schools. Indeed, the Yagyu samurai clan yielded many famous swordsmen who were responsible for the creation of many branches of the Yagyu school, incorporating some techniques known from other schools (including the Yagyu Shinkage Ryu regrouping techniques from Yagyu Ryu and Shinkage Ryu). This Bokken is used by the Owari branch (Nagoya) and by many Aikidoists across the globe.
The term "Yagyu Ryu" is often used instead of "Yagyu Shinkage Ryu Owari Branch" to name this school as if it has became minor in number of practionners, the Owari branch is the main line while the Yagyu Shinkage Ryu (Edo Branch) is the a splited line. -
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