BOKKEN white oak KATORI SHINTO RYU

White Oak Bokken – Katori Shinto Ryu Style

BOKKEN made of white oak, KATORI SHINTO RYU style (香取神道流).
Handcrafted in Miyakonojyo, Miyazaki (Japan).
Each piece is individually handmade.
The TSUKAJIRI (end of the handle) bears the maker’s stamp “新”.

Specifications

• Style: Katori Shinto Ryu
• Weight: approx. 630 grams
• Finish: the surface of the wood is untreated
• Maintenance: occasional application of vegetable oil and polishing every few months is recommended
• Not recommended: KATANA oils, as many contain mineral oil

Recommended Use

This KATORI SHINTO RYU style BOKKEN is recommended for the traditional practice of this school.
Its weight and balance make it suitable for technical training in accordance with the ryu’s method.

Origin

We import directly from the workshop NIIDOME BOKUTOU in Miyakonojyo, Miyazaki, Japan.
This is a traditional workshop specialising in the manufacture of BOKKEN.