Red oak JO

Red Oak Jo (4 Shaku 2 Sun 1 Bu)

JO made of red oak, length 4 Shaku 2 Sun 1 Bu (approx. 128 cm).
Available diameters range from 8 Bu (approx. 24.2 mm) to 9 Bu (approx. 27.3 mm).
Handcrafted in Miyakonojyo, Miyazaki, Japan.
Each piece is individually handmade.
In some production batches, this item may not bear the maker’s stamp.

Specifications

• Material: Red oak
• Length: approx. 128 cm (4 Shaku 2 Sun 1 Bu)
• Diameter: 8 Bu – 9 Bu
• Finish: the surface has a thin layer of oil applied
• Maintenance: occasional application of vegetable oil and polishing is recommended (every few months)

Diameter guide

* The 8 Bu model is approximately 0,4 - 0.5 mm thicker than the reference value.

Origin

We import this item directly from the traditional workshop NIIDOME BOKUTOU in Miyakonojyo, Miyazaki, Japan.
The workshop specialises in the manufacture of traditional wooden training weapons.