Seido Special Jo (135 cm) - 9 bu - White Oak
SKU: W516V
This product being over 120 cm in length, 2,500 YEN shipping fee will be charged at checkout. Fee charged once, regardless of the number of oversized items.
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Weapon Engraving Services
| Available fonts (style) | 4 Japanese fonts, 3 English fonts |
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| Depth | The stronger the laser, the deeper the engraving. Superficial is quite discreet, standard is deep enough to stand forever, deep can go up to 1 mm depth and creates a burning effect within the engraving. |
| Free transcriptions | You can write your name in English and select a "Japanese" font, in which case we will take care of the transcription. Note that several translations exist for the same name and that we cannot accept claims. (Please use the text field to add a comment if the pronunciation is unusual. If you already have a translation, please attach a picture). We do not translate expressions or initials, only names or words. Requests for expressions translations will be ignored and refunded. Please also note that initials cannot be translated into Japanese. Consequently, they will always be engraved in English. |
| Number of engravings |
You can order a maximum of 3 engravings per weapon from this page. The modules N1, N2, and N3 correspond to the engravings Number 1, number 2, and number 3. These modules are identical and you can add them in the order you wish. Of course, we cannot engrave twice in the same place, so please pay attention to the chosen positions. For more than 3 engravings, please contact us prior to placing your order. |
| Limitations | We engrave in Japanese and English only (no Chinese, Korean, etc.) For any special request (logo/design), contact us prior to your order. (Undiscussed demands will be ignored). |
| More information | Engraving Information & Japanese free translation (on site), Transcription usages (Seido Blog), and the engraving workshop presentation (Youtube) |
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Carry bag with shoulder strap for Bokken and Jo
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Material: Cotton & Linen
Length: 144 cm | Width : 11 cm | Weight: 170 g
Available Color: Brown Only
Solid cotton and linen cover for carrying a Bokken & Jo or two Jo. Synthetic leather reinforcement at the bottom of the cover, adjustable shoulder strap, and two lateral straps to prevent weapons from colliding. The cover can hold weapons of a maximum length of maximally 135 cm.
"Name Plate" Option (+1,000 JPY): Optionally, you can add a name plate embroidered with your name. This plate is made of synthetic leather, and will be directly integrated on the bag before shipping.
Please note: given the little space available, it is only possible to embroider either a first name, a last name, or a word (Aikido, Aikibudo etc.)
For more information about Japanese embroidery, please consult the page "How to Choose your Japanese Embroidery".
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Camellia Oil - Tsubaki abura
Made in Japan (Isu Islands)
Ingredient: 100% Tsubaki Oil
Size: 70 mL (2,3 oz) / 118 mL (3.9 oz) / 1 L (33.8 oz) / 1.8 L (60.9 oz)
This oil has been produced on the island of Toshima (Isu Shoto), off Tokyo, for more than a century. It is used by many Japanese wood workers as well as specialists in ancient blade (shinken) who are looking for a more stable oil than the Choji oil.
The 70 and 118 mL are conditionned in glass bottles. 1 and 1.8 L are conditionned in metal cans. Cans are not available in stock and require about a week before shipping.
Treatment with Camellia oil is recommended by the craftsmen who make our wooden weapons. The regular oiling is necessary for unvarnished weapons. It is recommended also for the maintenance of Iaito and Shinken.
Utilization on wooden weapons:
Once every 2 months in the wet season, 2 times per month during dry season. For a better preservation of your weapons, it is advisable to carefully rub them with a dry cloth after each use. When you apply the oil, clean the wood surface by rubbing vigorously with a dry cloth, then apply the oil in a thin layer directly with the hand. Allow to dry.
If your weapons are not painted it will not be necessary to sand, but if they are, sanding will help the wood to absorb more oil.
Note that this Camelia oil is initialy intended for skin and hair care. We've selected this oil for it's unmatched quality: 100% pure camelia oil, no additive, cold pressed, cosmetic grade, almost odorless, and halal certified.
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Seido Special Jo - 135 cm
Made in Japan (Kyushu region)
Available woods: White Oak
Length: 135 cm | Diameter: 27 mm
Finish: Standard Finish or Seido Special Finish
This 135 cm Jo has been designed as the perfect compromise for all practitioners looking for longer Jo than the classic one 4.21 shaku (127.6 cm).
As the traditional Japanese wooden weapons industry is suffering from the lack of good timber and the number of workshops has dramatically been reduced in the last few years, it is now very difficult to offer custom-made length Jo. That's why we decided to offer this special length Jo, taking into account the most common requests from our customers over the past 10 years.
This Jo is available in Shirakashi (white oak). The length is 135 cm, with a 9 bu (27 mm) diameter.
9 bu Jo are perfect to work tanren (reinforcement), which is very important in some Aikido schools. They are also very strong, making them great Jo to practice with violent contacts.
However, it is important to understand that it is not recommended, (unless instructed otherwise by your teacher) to practice a Kata with your partner using a Jo of a different length. Indeed, a longer Jo reaches further and affects the strength of the lever arm during the technique. The Kata will therefore be modified which is to avoid when learning, at least in the beginning. In most schools, special length Jo are mainly used for further, personal research, once the basics are mastered.
- Choice of wood species: White oak,
- Diameter: 27 mm (9bu).
- Available Finish: Standard Finish or Seido Special Finish
- Manufacturing workshop: Aramaki
Finish options:
In 2021, with concerns for the workers, all workshops greatly reduced the number of urethane-varnished weapons and replaced the finish with "Candle Wax". Seido is now transitioning to a new finish offer for the majority of its weapons.
Standard Finish: At Seido, we complete the workshop finish with Camelia oil treatment by default. This is the standard Seido finish.
We do not apply any additional polishing for this finish, so some weapons might have a slightly rough surface.
For maintenance, we recommend that you oil your weapons about once a month with a vegetal-based oil.Seido Special Finish: For this special Finish, we first apply a Camelia oil polish (oiling and sanding the weapons with oiled sandpaper), then we finish the weapon with high-quality bee wax. This finish makes the wood as smooth as it can be and guarantees excellent protection for several months.
For maintenance, we recommend oiling your weapons every month or so. You can also apply wax a few hours after oiling your weapons (if some oil remains on the wood, remove it with a piece of cloth or tissue).Seido Special Jo - Specifications Wood Shirakashi
(White Oak)9 bu = 27 mm 700 ~ 800 g *Weapons are all handmade and therefore, color and weight can vary slightly
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