This Standard Bokuto is made of selected high quality Japanese woods like Akagashi (Red Oak), Shirakashi (White Oak) and Isu no Ki (Winter Hazel) - all sourced locally by the Aramaki workshop.
The bokuto features a flat spine and kashira for a simple and practical appearance. It is available in Daito (Long), Chuto (Junior) and Shoto (Signle-handed) versions.
It is ideal for use in the kihon Kendo no Kata, Aikido Aikiken practice and sogo bujutsu styles that require an authentic style bokuto.
Features
Dimensions
Daito
Total Length: 101.5cm
Blade: 75.5cm
Handle: 26cm
Thickness: 37 x 26mm
Approximate weight*: 550-600g
Chuto
Total Length: 91cm
Blade: 68cm
Handle: 23cm
Thickness: 35 x 25mm
Approximate weight*: 390-460g
Shoto
Total Length: 54.5cm
Blade: 41cm
Handle: 13.5cm
Thickness: 35 x 25mm
Approximate weight*: 280g
*Due to the nature of the material, weight is given indicatively and can be subject to variation.
What is Japanese Oak?
The oak used for our Bokuto, Akagashi and Shirakashi, greatly differs from the woods used in bokuto made outside of Japan. The structure of Japanese oak is uniformly hard, has excellent dent resistance and impact strength. Perfect for contact kata.
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Both Red Oak and Distylium (Isu) Bokuto are oil treated. White Oak, however, is completely untreated. For a 'how to' guide on waxing wooden weapons, please check out our walk-through video, "How to wax bokken."
