Ironwood 28cm x 25cm Custom Order

This is a completely custom-ordered item, made with the finest quality ironwood selected by a craftsman.

Currently on sale.

In recent years, Japanese ironwood has become scarce, making this item extremely rare.
It is heavy, hard, and of excellent quality.

Our family has a tradition of displaying tanto (short swords) and kaiken (daggers) in the household shrine and tokonoma (alcove) for family safety.

However, since they are bladed weapons, from my grandfather's generation up until about 50 years ago, we had perfect tamahagane (high-quality steel) replica swords. We then switched to ironwood and had craftsmen create tanto and kaiken for us.

I am offering one extra piece that I received, but this is not an inexpensive item.

You will receive one tanto/kaiken, either 28cm or 25cm. I will choose the better-looking one to send when shipping.

For maintenance, please use camellia oil. It is not expensive, so please purchase it separately.
Regarding the frequency of maintenance, at the change of seasons, thinly spread the oil with a cloth and let it soak in.

While intended for family safety, it can also serve as a self-defense tool.

I would prefer women to own this, especially those with experience in Muay Thai like myself, and as citizens of Japan, please take care of your safety.

For reference, ironwood ballpoint pens made from overseas ironwood can cost around 60,000 yen.

If you know a craftsman who can process this further, it could potentially be used as both a ballpoint pen and a kubotan. However, as I do not have connections with craftsmen who make such pens or fountain pens, you may want to find one yourself after purchasing.

The proper handling of a kubotan is dangerous, so we recommend receiving instruction from someone with experience in tactics or martial arts.

Immediate purchase is welcome, but as it is made of wood, please familiarize yourself with its maintenance. Thank you.