Wooden bokken - Japanese sword - Kashima Shin Ryu with tsuba - European Hornbeam

Bokken Kashima Shin Ryu - refers to heavy, powerful bokken with a thick blade, large tsuba and handle. This is a specialized bokken that is typically used in the famous Japanese fencing school Kashima Shin Ryu. A straight-shaped blade, without bending, has faces. A wide, robust tsuba abuts against the handle and is fixed in front with a latch.

Length: 105 cm (41.3")

Tsuka length: 27 cm (10.6")
Tsuba size: diameter 9 cm, thickness 2,5 см.
Material: European Hornbeam
Weight: ~ 650-700 g

Hornbeam wood has a beautiful white-gray shade, similar to ivory, with virtually no distinct fibers, such as ash or white acacia. This wood is a valuable species with a very high density. For its properties, it is also called the "iron" tree. This wood is a valuable species with a very high density. 

* Weapon Stand/Holder is not included.