Hickory Bokken

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[Fred L]

Can anyone suggest a site to buy a hickory bokken? Also, is there a standard length for a jo?

Thanks.

-Fred

[aikido_fudoshin]

I dont know about the hickory bokken, but I know the length of a jo should be from the floor to just below your arm pit. The size will vary depending on the height of the person.

[Jeffrey A. Fong]

Try Kingfisher Woodworks or Bujin Design.

[Bronson]

You can also try Bugei Trading Co (http://www.bugei.com/). Their bokken have a slightly longer handle than most (which I like personally). I think the blade may be a little longer also (I don't have one yet so I can't say for sure)

Bronson

[Edward]

I believe standard aikijo length is 127 cm.

[Fred L]

Thanks.

-Fred

[achilleus]

I am writing just to let you know that I explored all the sites I could to research Jo products. I had almost decided on Kingfisher when I was very fotunate to discover that a fellow aikidoka (as well as my sensei) had purchased his pieces as well. I was very pleased to see that the quality that came out from his web/print material was as such in reality.

Also, he has quite a selection of styles of bokken and you can fine tune many of the dimensions to your specs.

Also, he has access to a kind of Appalachian Hickory that he works by hand - very strong and resilient and very beautiful.

10 of 10.

I hope to add a matching bokken to my jo as soon as possible.

[Chuck.Gordon]

Some of the best hickory weapons I've found, great service and good folks:

http://sdksupplies.netfirms.com/

Chuck

[BC]

Here's Kingfisher Woodworks' site:

http://www.kingfisherwoodworks.com/

They make beautiful and sturdy weapons.

[Sonya]

Check out Bearwood products at http://www.bearwoodproducts.com. The craftsmanship of Bearwood weapons is of the highest quality as well as beautifully made.