Deluxe Tanto - Exotic Woods - Shima Kokutan (Asian Ebony) [F]Synthetic_Fabric that Master Inaba separated from

that Master Inaba separated from the official branch of the school

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

Silver-plated Habaki are fully made to order with a production time of about 1 month

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

a standard diameter Jo (24 mm)

Deluxe Tanto - Exotic Woods - Shima Kokutan (Asian Ebony) [F]Synthetic_Fabric that Master Inaba separated fromShima 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)