{"product_id":"superior-hon-biwa-loquat-bokken-gold-signature","title":"Superior Hon Biwa Bokken (Loquat) - Gold Signature - By Master Aramaki","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productdiv\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"prod_page_title\"\u003eDeluxe Bokken \u003cspan class=\"metric\"\u003e101.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e - Hon Biwa (Loquat)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prod_bokuto_sei\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Japan (Kyushu)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChevroned Spine | Rounded butt | Long Kissaki | Kotobuki Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHon Biwa (Loquat)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnique Piece!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prod_bokuto_descr\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \"Hon Biwa\" Bokken is made from \u003cstrong\u003ea single piece of Loquat\u003c\/strong\u003e. The term Loquat (\u003cem\u003eor Japanese Medlar\u003c\/em\u003e) includes several subspecies, and the type of wood used for the production of this particular model is the one that has been used for hundreds of years in Japan for the manufacture of exceptional Bokken. Wood is handpicked by Master Aramaki, 3rd generation Master from the Aramaki workshop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the Tsukagashira (pommel), you will find the mark of the workshop (a cross), and on the left side of the Tsuka, master Aramaki's signature. \"Hyuga no kuni, Miyakonojo, Junin, Sandaime, Kazuhiro Saku\", meaning \"Made by Kazuhiro, third of the name, a resident of Miyakonojo, province of Hyuga.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Aramaki Gold Signature\" is a special product. This is the quintessence of the Aramaki workshop art, but it is destined to be displayed or offered as a gift during major occasions, not to be used for practice. The signature is painted with genuine Japanese natural dye.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis model is offered in \u003cstrong\u003eclassic deluxe shape (presenting a line between tsuka and blade)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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\u003eWood species\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hon Biwa (true Japanese Loquat)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li_list_prod\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \u003c\/strong\u003e: Deluxe Bokken shape (Tokusei)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li_list_prod\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e: Non-varnished (camellia oil polish).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li_list_prod\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturing workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aramaki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li_list_prod\"\u003eSignature of the craftman : on the left side of the tsuka when the weapons is held by the handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prod-oil-opt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll our high-end Bokken are offered nonvarnished (camellia oil polish finish). Note that unvarnished weapons are much more pleasant to the touch as well as usage. Unvarnished 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 table-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"bokuto_spec_table\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption class=\"table_spec\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeluxe Hon Biwa Bokken Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"size_table_table_l1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td_table_col1\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~\u003cspan class=\"weight\"\u003e480 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\"\u003e101.5 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\"\u003e75.5 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\"\u003e26 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\"\u003e26 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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description_koryu\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout counterfeit products :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \"real\" Biwa is known under the name of \"Hon Biwa\" even though \u003ca href=\"\/products\/deluxe-bokken-exotic-woods\"\u003eTsubaki (camellia)\u003c\/a\u003e is now also sold under the name \"Biwa\". The Hon Biwa is currently used by only one workshop, Aramaki, and it is only manufactured by the master craftsman of that workshop. The Hon Biwa is very close in appearance as in technical specifications to Tsubaki (camellia). The Loquat of Japan is very expensive because the wood is very rare and subject to drastic cutting quotas. On the tsukagashira (pommel), you will find the mark of the workshop (a cross) and on the left side of the tsuka, master Aramaki's signature. \"Hyuga no kuni, Miyakonojo Junin, Sandaime, Kazuhiro Saku\", meaning \"Made by Kazuhiro, third of the name, a resident of Miyakonojo, province of Hyuga.\" All classic Hon Biwa Bokken harbor a very thorough finish and a high marking of the Kissaki. This finish is typically used to make the difference between \"false\" biwa (tsubaki) and Hon Biwa (Loquat).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aramaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43509190295670,"sku":"W916P074GS","price":103500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0202\/8734\/files\/Hon-Biwa-gold-signature-01.jpg?v=1787209630","url":"https:\/\/www.seidoshop.jp\/products\/superior-hon-biwa-loquat-bokken-gold-signature","provider":"SeidoShop International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}