Superior Shima Kokutan Shoto (Asian Ebony) sus_prod External resource: the origin of

External resource: the origin of the Tenugui (off site)

and on the left side of the tsuka

whether plastic or leather

the late master Tamura

Fuchi made of blackened brass

Superior Shima Kokutan Shoto (Asian Ebony) sus_prod External resource: the origin ofDeluxe 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