The "Keishi" was created in the late 19th century for the Japanese police

stingray skin is used instead

With its soft lining

A Japanese traditional oil (made from cloves) that is applied on the blade of the Shinken (Japanese swords) and whiped off with the Nuguigami

Red Oak or White Oak available

Deluxe 5 or 6 Shaku Bo (151 or 182 cm) - White Oak Finish:Standard Finish (Camelia Oil Treatment) The "Keishi" was created in5 and 6 Shaku Deluxe Bo Made in Japan (Kyushu region) Available woods: White Oak Lenght: 5 Shaku (151. 5 cm) or 6 Shaku (181. 8 cm, White Oak Only) Diameter: 30 mm (1 sun). Finish: Standard Finish or Seido Special Finish This classic Bo is available in Shirakashi (white oak), unvarnished (oil polishing). The white oak models will sustain violent contact during practice. In Aikido, the Bo was used by the founder Morihei Ueshiba to demonstrate some of