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Old 12-25-2002, 11:05 AM   #1
Fred L
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Hickory Bokken

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

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-Fred
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Old 12-25-2002, 01:04 PM   #2
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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.
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Old 12-25-2002, 03:03 PM   #3
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Try Kingfisher Woodworks or Bujin Design.
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Old 12-25-2002, 09:57 PM   #4
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You can also try Bugei Trading Co. 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

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Old 12-25-2002, 10:22 PM   #5
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I believe standard aikijo length is 127 cm.
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Old 12-26-2002, 02:21 PM   #6
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Thanks.

-Fred
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Old 12-26-2002, 03:14 PM   #7
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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.
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Old 12-27-2002, 12:49 AM   #8
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Hickory buki

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

http://sdksupplies.netfirms.com/

Chuck

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Old 01-02-2003, 01:03 PM   #9
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Here's Kingfisher Woodworks' site:

http://www.kingfisherwoodworks.com/

They make beautiful and sturdy weapons.

Robert Cronin
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Old 01-02-2003, 01:36 PM   #10
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Check out Bearwood products at http://www.bearwoodproducts.com. The craftsmanship of Bearwood weapons is of the highest quality as well as beautifully made.
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