but was probably more correlated with a certain need for efficiency: if kamon were to be used on the battlefield

Zanshin: 残心 (state of relaxed alertness)

this model is made from carefully selected wood of the highest quality

Made in Japan | Okumi Cut | Single Layer (special light fabric) | Black or White (bleached)

Superior Hon Kokutan Bokken (African Ebony) - By Master Aramaki [F]White/Color but was probably more correlatedDeluxe Bokken 101. 5 cm Hon Kokutan Made in Japan (Kyushu) Chevroned Spine Rounded butt Long Kissaki Kotobuki Style Hon Kokutan (African Ebony) Each model is unique and you choose it directly from its pictures! This African ebony (Hon Kokutan) Bokken has a very extensive finish: a hanmaru tsukagashi (rounded), a kenmine upper edge, and an elongated tokudaikissaki tip. African ebony is directly imported from Africa, it is completely black and does not