Superior Hon Kokutan Tanto (African Ebony) shippingLimited Keiko Tetron Kendo/Iaido Hakama -

Keiko Tetron Kendo/Iaido Hakama - Comparative chart Finish/model Keiko Tetron Hakama Tetron Hakama Fabric High-quality heavy tetron High-quality heavy tetron Koshiita Soft plastic Hard plastic Koshiita stitching Machine sewn onto the soft plastic fabric Hand sewn (invisible) Front straps 2 lines of stitching / 4

it has a "Honji" (true form) finish

The Iai and Jujutsu kata were gradually forgotten

which is genuine traditional Urushi Tamenuri lacquer

Superior Hon Kokutan Tanto (African Ebony) shippingLimited Keiko Tetron Kendo/Iaido Hakama -Hon Kokutan Superior Tanto Made in Japan (Kyushu) Flat Spine Rounded butt Short Kissaki This African ebony (Hon Kokutan) Tanto has an extensive finish: a Hanmaru Tsukagashi (rounded handle), a Hiramine (flat spine), and a Shokissaki (short tip). Ebony wood weapons are heavy and are not intended for contact practice. African ebony is the rarest, most valuable, and, of course, the most expensive of woods offered. This is a luxury wood, not necessarily