{"product_id":"superior-shima-kokutan-bokken-asian-ebony-gold-signature","title":"Superior Shima Kokutan Bokken (Asian Ebony) with Tsuba \u0026 Tsubadome - 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 - 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 | Deluxe Style \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShima Kokutan (Asian Ebony)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnique piece!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prod_bokuto_descr\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Asian ebony (Shima Kokutan) Bokken has a \u003cstrong\u003every extensive finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e a hanmaru tsukagashira (rounded), a kenmine upper edge, and an elongated daikissaki tip. \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.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Shima\" in Japanese means \"striped\", it is named so because this wood is characterized by clearer (brown) lines inside its black ebony. This wood is very heavy and very hard and is commonly used for furniture and luxury items. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Aramaki Gold Signature\" is a special product that features an ebony made Tsuba and Tsubadome. This is the quintessence of the Aramaki workshop art, but it is destined to be displayed, 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). Please note that the Tsuba \u0026amp; Tsubadome cannot be removed from the Bokken.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\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: Asian ebony (Shima Kokutan)\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 (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\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.\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 the 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.\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 Bokken Ebony 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\"\u003e890 g\u003c\/span\u003e\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\"\u003e38\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\"\u003eTsuba dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"metric\"\u003e10 cm\u003c\/span\u003e height x \u003cspan class=\"metric\"\u003e7 cm\u003c\/span\u003e width\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\"\u003e* Wood being a living material, color and weight 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":43264168329334,"sku":"W922P","price":100000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0202\/8734\/files\/Shima-Kokutan-Wooden-Tsuba-tsubadome-gold-01.jpg?v=1775716881","url":"https:\/\/www.seidoshop.jp\/products\/superior-shima-kokutan-bokken-asian-ebony-gold-signature","provider":"SeidoShop International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}