Kendo: While kendo generally uses bamboo swords (shinai), some kendo kata (prearranged forms) are performed with a bokken. Perfect your techniques, honor tradition, and embrace the spirit of the samurai with our meticulously crafted Wooden Katana. Experience the beauty and functionality of our Wooden Katana-a remarkable training tool that embodies the dedication and expertise of our senior sword maker. Every detail, from the finely sculpted tsuba (handguard) to the intricate detailing on the saya (scabbard), reflects the commitment to authenticity and attention to detail of our senior sword maker. The meticulously crafted tsuka (handle) is wrapped with traditional materials, ensuring a secure and comfortable grip. The wooden blade, expertly carved from high-quality hardwood, provides a balanced weight and realistic feel, allowing practitioners to hone their skills with confidence and accuracy. Meticulously handcrafted with precision and dedication, each Wooden Katana captures the essence of the traditional Japanese sword while offering a safe and practical training alternative. Until all stocks for varnish weapons run out, varnish finish is still offered on some weapons.įor more information about our partner craftsmen, check out our interviews with Master Aramaki, Master Matsuzaki and Master Nidome on youtube.Introducing the Wooden Katana, a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of our senior sword maker. Seido is now transitioning to a new finish offer for the majority of its weapons, which consist in a either camellia oil treatment (standard finish) or a camellia oil with extra polishing + bee wax finish (Seido special finish). In 2021, with concerns for the workers, all workshops greatly reduced the number of urethane varnished weapons and replaced the finish by a "Candle Wax". Please refer to the detailed information on each product page.Īll Bokken can be engraved directly in our facilities within a few days. ![]() Please note that all models are not available in all wood types and rare woods can have manufacturing delays up to 5-6 weeks. You can refer to the page " How to Choose your Bokken/Wood" to help you make your choice. ![]() Available woods are red oak (Akagashi), white oak (Shirakashi), Isu no Ki, Sunuke, Tsubaki (Camellia), Hon Biwa (Loquat), Kokutan Murasaki (Purple Ebony), Shima Kokutan (Asian Ebony), Hon Kokutan (African Ebony), and Buna. We decided to separate the different shapes of Bokken and offer them in all types of wood. For our team, Bokken are not mere "products", they are handmade, unique, and vibrant pieces. ![]() If you have got a preference for a particular workshop, please contact us for a quotation. Our weapons are selected according to the specialties of each workshop, the time of manufacture as well as the pricing. ![]() The wooden weapons proposed by Seido are manufactured by one of the last four traditional workshop in the south of Japan, in the region of Miyakonojo (Kyushu), Horinouchi, Nidome, Matsuzaki and Aramaki (learn more about the workshops on our Artisans Presentation Page). Seido is the only company in the world (including Japan) working with these 4 workshops simultaneously.
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