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Very impressive when unboxing this Iaito. The first impression is the saya finish looks so nice and smooth. I had previously ordered a Kuro-ishime saya but it felt more grainy and not as smooth as this one. The overall fittings are quite a perfect match. All dark theme, less glossy, giving the feeling of simplicity and calmness. Especially the gold lines which contrast with the black make it look so elegant. The blade is also well balanced. Love it!
A bit too long, but expected, as it is a Shinai case. Still, an iaito length case & more foam padding would have made it perfect.
Well. It's a pretty good bogu, I love it.
It was my first one ever, I finally could go hard sparring with friends and it didn't hurt at all.
I tried it with kenjutsu and it's really nice.
Haven't tried kendo yet.
12/10, I will recommend it.
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Pd: it is really funny to mess around with friends
Llegó bastante rápido, empacado de manera correcta. Es mi primer gi de algodón y se siente bastante bien y se ve muy elegante
When I ordered the bag tag embroidery I chose a thread to enhance the bag thinking the embroidery would be on the blue bag. I misunderstood what exactly the bag tag was. Fortunately the embroidery still looks good on the black bag tag.
Received it today, tried it today. Seems to be made with vero good materials. Thank you.
Very nice quality and good delivery service! Also received earlier than expected.
Well made. Ive biught other uniforms and this is solid for a basic kit. It has stiched pleats where other makers dont offer for their basic kits.
The Bokuto is amazing for a beginner or self taught person to start their training, the quality and endurance is amazing. The shipping was a bit longer than expected but staff helped me out with it. Definitely worth the time and money.
So, for some reason, I thought they were made of wood.. Didn’t realize they were plastic. However, they work and seem like they will last. I’m using them for my heavy weight Karate Gi’s.
Shinai is balanced as you would want your dobari to balance. comfortable tsuka, fit well in my hands. However, my latest purchase splintered after my first keiko session.
Hi! Thank you so much for your review! These natural materials can sometimes have very difficult to detect imperfections. Reach out to our team via email with some images of the damage and we will be happy to follow up on this!
Love my new AG200 Aikido dogi. Planning on buying another one in the New Year
I received my Kaitaga Suburi Bokuto this week, and after several training sessions I can say this is an exceptional piece of equipment — both for technical practice and for serious body conditioning.
Build Quality & Craftsmanship — 10/10
The bokuto is beautifully crafted from white oak with a clean, straight grain and excellent balance.
The finish is smooth, with no rough spots or edges, and the shape is true to the traditional Musashi “oar-style” design: long, wide and slightly flattened, but still elegant in the hands.
The engraving (mine features 七転八起 and a mitsudomoe) is sharp and perfectly executed, giving the piece a strong martial character without being excessive.
Balance & Handling — 10/10
At first I expected this suburi bokuto to be as heavy as the classic red-oak suburito I use in kenjutsu — it isn’t, and that’s exactly the point.
This is not a “heavy suburito” designed for brute-force training.
This is a trajectory and structure tool:
the long shape increases leverage, the extended arc forces proper posture, the bokuto exposes every technical mistake, and it teaches you to move from the hara, not the shoulders.
Even though it feels lighter than a red-oak suburito, it delivers excellent conditioning for the back, wrists and hips during long, controlled suburi.
Use in Training — 10/10
Perfect for:
slow, technical kiri-oroshi
large-arc suburi
center and hip connection work
coordination and breathing control
kata refinement at slow speed
If you work seriously on structure and internal mechanics, this bokuto is a fantastic tool.
Overall Impression
This is one of the best suburi bokuto I’ve ever used.
It’s demanding, honest, and extremely valuable for anyone wanting to improve the fundamentals of their swordsmanship.
Highly recommended for intermediate and advanced practitioners, and a great long-term investment for beginners with proper supervision.
A brilliant piece from Tozando — I’m genuinely impressed.
