Superior Shima Kokutan Shoto (Asian Ebony) sus_prod The Aoi-gomon design subsequently became

The Aoi-gomon design subsequently became more and more minimal and the last shogun Tokugawa Yoshinobu used a 13-stripe Aoi (as presented here)

Saya: Shirasaya (wood)

the late master Tamura

- Reinforced sleeves opening for better durability

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Superior Shima Kokutan Shoto (Asian Ebony) sus_prod The Aoi-gomon design subsequently becameDeluxe Shoto 54. 5 cm Shima Kokutan Made in Japan (Kyushu) Chevroned Spine Rounded butt Long Kissaki Shima kokutan (Asian ebony) These Shoto available in asian (East Asia) ebony have a very extensive finish: a hanmaru tsukagashi (rounded), a kenmine upper edge, and an elongated daikissaki tip. Only the best woods are selected, and particular attention is paid to the location and shape of nodes. Shima Kokutan is a very hard wood; it absorbs shocks