Deluxe Bokken - Classic Woods

You guys are organized and easy to do business with. Each step of the order processing was explained and employee names that processed the step were provided. The bokken arrived (in California) exactly on time and in perfect condition. I will let my instructor know to recommend you in the future.

Bought it as gift for my dad's birthday and saying that he loved it is an understatement. The craftsmanship is divine, from the choice of wood, to every corner of the bokken, it's literally a work of art.

This is my second time ordering one of the white oak bokkens they are great weapons and I highly recommend to anyone. The are perfectly balanced and the craftsmanship of visually appealing.

received a Deluxe Bokken - white oak, with seido special finish and the quality and craftsmanship to my view is exceptional. The Bokken is absolutely simetrical and it shows the natural lines of the wood. To the touch is very soft yet one can have a very firm grip without it to slip due to the special finish. The wood is beautiful. Once can see immediately the dedication and effort for the perfection of the art. Thank you.

I could not be happier!!! The bokken is absolutely beautiful. My wife and I went to Japan where we did a Samurai experience in Kyoto. I wanted to buy a wood bokken as a memento of the experience, but unfortunately, we didn’t have enough room to bring one back to Australia. Upon returning I found your website and was very impressed with what I saw. Thank you so much for an amazing piece of art that will bring us lasting memories of our incredible holiday in Japan for many years to come.

My second deluxe bokken with seido finished arrived yesterday, and I cannot be more pleased. It's beautiful finish, color, grain and feel to the touch, as well as balance, all are amazing. Having already bought a deluxe bokken, I knew exactly what to expect, and chose to buy another because I haven't held a better bokken since I started Iaido, but also to support Japanese craftsmanship. I don't think there are many bokkens that are better than this.

I've ordered bokuto from a number of different Japanese budogu shops carrying wooden weapons made by the remaining workshops in Miyakonojo. Workshop preferences aside, I think the shirakashi kenmine (deluxe) bokuto offered by Seido are the best quality for your money currently available in 2024, especially for full contact kumitachi training. It's evident that the Seido staff are thoughtful about every step of the order fulfillment process, from oiling and inspection of the weapons prior to shipping, to the packaging of the items. The wood of the deluxe model is a step up from the standard model in both tightness/density and straightness, both of which are important factors to consider when selecting a weapon for contact practice. Sadly, this quality of white oak will not be available forever, so I also appreciate the many blog posts and guides on weapon maintenance that Seido offers to the public.

Not only was this bokken beautiful, it is perfectly weighted. I used it in practice, and I was very satisfied. I was having a hard time with stopping my strikes, and the form and weight of this bokken made that easier. I have been practicing for about a year, so it is good bokken for beginners.

I ordered white oak version and it is perfect. The wood is solid and feels very reliable. Quality of processing is excellent. Curvature, form, kissaki and ather elements are hard to imagine to make better. Special finish makes it feel like it made out of stone. Well balanced while a cut and it is pleasure to train paired exercises with it. Definitely recommend to get one of these.

My expectations are always high when dealing with SeidoShop, and they always meet them. So, easy online ordering, reasonable prices, excellent craftsmanship, and fast international delivery. They nailed all of them, again. I’m very pleased with my bokken, and can hardly wait to start training with it.