Bokken Niten Ichi Ryu - Chêne Blanc

今回、居合道の稽古指導の為、細身二天一流大刀(白樫標準仕上ニス無)を購入しました。常に真剣を使用する為、技の指導、説明には真剣に近い細身の木刀がどしても必要でした。思った以上に細身、軽量で柄の握りも　　
しっくりし白樫の風合いもとてもいいものでした。早速椿油を塗り使用しております(塗ると又又色合いがいい物になりました)
九州の都城市で作られる純日本製という事も、とても気に入っております。大切に使用させて頂きます。

Amazing piece of artcraft.

The definition and light handling makes it a fantastic training experience. The closest to a real Katana I ever experienced in a Bo Ken

I want to thank the whole Seido team for the truly excellent service throughout the expedition. The package was shipped and delivered practically in two Italian working days. The bokken is fantastic and of a higher quality than all the ones I have had the opportunity to use.

Having purchased the shirakashi oil polished shoto, I felt that I had to purchase the bokken in order to practice Miyamoto Musashi's Niten Ichi-Ryu as it was meant to be experienced. As with the shoto, I am completely blown away at the level of skill that went into creating this piece of art and culture. The attention to detail is absolutely stunning. Not a single scratch or mark is to be found on this beautiful bokken. The thinness and elegance allows one to focus on precision and speed with one hand or both. Once again the artists employed by Seido have proven their works superiority to anything else you can find on the market. Given Seido's excellent quality of products and customer service, I'm absolutely certain they will be in business for another 20 years. Cheers to Mr.Delage and all those who have made it possible for the world to experience the beauty of traditional Japanese craftsmanship!

Isu no ki isn’t the best for contact, as Niten bokuto are really meant. However, they are lovely and I will use them for embu and the like. I do, however, love and appreciate the care and detail with which Seido Shop handles its products/customers. Both bokuto and shoto are wonderfully made and will be treasured for a long time.

Not only is this the sturdiest bokken that I have ever owned, but also it feels the nicest. The attention to detail and balance of the weapon is absolutely amazing. This is the first bokken I've ever owned that feels like my katana and wakizashi as I swing them, the balance is the exact same and it feels great performing kata with these two. My katana and wakizashi were handcrafted to match the time period of Miyamoto Musashi's swords. This period would have been the Azuchi-Momoyama period going into the early Edo period. The practice of Hyoho Niten Ichi Ryu is still taught today with bokken of this period. They are lighter compared to many bokken produced today with a noticeable weight near the tip. As I have said before this is the greatest booken I have ever owned and am very pleased. If you plan to practice Hyoho Niten Ichi Ryu or any form of Enmei Ryu or even Shinkage-Ryu's Nito Yaburi, this bokken and shoto are a must have.

Perfect for training in the way of niten-ichi ryu

白樫ニス無しを購入しました。薄型なのに歪みも一切なく、期待以上に良い品物でした。
正しく振ると樋入り木刀のように音が鳴ります。また、薄い柄の握り心地がとても気持ちがいいです。

I'd like to thank Seido for the accuracy, professionalism and service rendered.
The bokken is perfect and delivered to italy in less than 4 days!
Thanks again guys, i've been in Japan 3 times: next one i'll come to see you!

This is the second time I buy this bokken, to have a spare one just in case (the first one, bought one year ago and used often, is still doing great): I am really happy about it, the shape is beautiful and I love the oil finishing (not offered by many other sellers).
Also I ordered it (with other things) on monday and I received it in Italy on thursday!!
Most recommended.