Edo Yagyu Shinkage Ryu Bokuto - White Oak

This white Oak Bokuto is completely untreated. For a 'how to' guide on waxing wooden weapons, please check out our walk-through video, "How to wax Bokken." ----------------------------------------------------------- The Yagyu Shinkage Ryu slimmer and lighter than our standard Bokuto, representing the philosophy of the style which is to rely on finesse, rather than brute force. This Bokuto is made of Japanese White Oak. A variety of wood selections and finishes are available upon request, but will affect the price and production time. ----------------------------------------------------------What is Yagyu Shinkage Ryu? Yagyu Shinkage Ryu is one of the most famous and influential Kenjutsu styles. Founded by Yagyu Muneyoshi, a respected swordsman from Yagyu in western Japan, his life changed dramatically after he met Kamiizumi Isenokami Nobutsuna, the founder of Shinkage Ryu. Muneyoshi, unable to touch Nobutsuna in a challenge, became his apprentice and soon excelled in the art, particularly in "Muto-dori" or sword take-away techniques. Muto-dori exemplifies the Japanese martial arts ideal of "Katsujin-ken" or "life-saving sword," which neutralizes an attacker by disarming them without causing death. After Muneyoshi's death, the style split into two lines: the Owari line, led by Yagyu Hyogonosuke, and the Edo line, led by Munenori.  Today, the Owari line is still headed by the 22nd headmaster, Yagyu Toshinobu, and remains one of the most practiced Koryu Bujutsu styles in Japan and internationally. FeaturesMade of high quality Japanese White OakAll handmade by Japanese expert craftsmenMade in JapanTotal length: 101.5cm (approx. 40")Blade: 73.5cmHandle: 28 cmHandle Thickness: 34 x 24mmWeight: Approx. 550 grams