Bokuto Wooden Tanto - Japanese Training Knife 29 cm (11,42") - Carpinus betulus (Stand not Included) (White)

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About Bokuto Wooden Tanto - Japanese Training Knife 29 Cm

Tanto - made from selected ash, wood has a neutral yellow tint and large fibers. Very good wood pattern. Great similarity with oak, but almost no knots. Tanto is well polished, does not slip in the hand. Blade with facets and a classic tip, powerful handle. Recommended for safe classes of aikido, jujitsu, karate, hand-to-hand combat and many other martial arts. The tree is treated with oil. There is a choice of darkened tanto with brown and black impregnation and oil. Length: 29 cm (11,42") Material: Carpinus betulus (European Hornbeam)Janka Hardness: 1,630 lbf (7,260 N) Bending strength - 18,011 psi Maximum Crushing strength - 7320 psi Shearing strength - 2204 psi Static bending - 7840 psi European Hornbeam is one of the woods called "ironwood". It's hard, takes sheering forces well, and is almost exemplary for practice weapons. * Weapon Stand/Holder is not included. ** The black and brown tanto are treated with a special multilayer black/brown impregnation and oil, which gives it an excellent appearance and provides extra protection against moisture.