Premium kiri bokuto (Daito)

The Premium Kiri Bokuto (Daito) is an exceptionally lightweight Bokuto handcrafted in Japan from carefully selected Kiri (Paulownia) wood.

Designed primarily for Kihon with Bokuto and Nihon Kendo no Kata, its very low weight allows precise, controlled movements and makes it particularly suitable for practitioners who wish to focus on cutting form, blade alignment and Ki Ken Tai.

The Bokuto features traditional Kendo characteristics including a Shokissaki tip, Hiramine blade profile, Kyo-zori curvature and rounded Hanmaru handle. As Kiri is considerably softer and lighter than woods commonly used for Bokuto, this model is not recommended for intensive contact practice.

Essential information

Key features:

• High-quality Kiri (Paulownia) wood
• Exceptionally lightweight construction
• Handcrafted in Japan
• Carefully selected wood and refined finishing
• Traditional Kendo-style Kissaki and Sori
• Shokissaki tip
• Hiramine blade profile
• Kyo-zori curvature
• Rounded Hanmaru handle

Recommended for:

• Kihon with Bokuto
• Nihon Kendo no Kata
• Practitioners looking for a very lightweight Bokuto
• Practising precise cutting movements and blade control
• Working on Ki Ken Tai
• Adult practitioners
• Not recommended for intensive contact practice

Technical specifications:

• Material: Kiri (Paulownia)
• Size: Daito
• Total length: approximately 100 cm
• Weight: approximately 150-200 g
• Tip: Shokissaki
• Blade profile: Hiramine
• Curvature: Kyo-zori
• Handle: Hanmaru
• Handcrafted in Japan
• Natural wood grain and weight may vary slightly from one piece to another

About Kiri wood:

Kiri, or Paulownia, is a characteristically lightweight Japanese wood traditionally used for high-quality storage boxes and other crafted objects. Its exceptionally low density makes it particularly suitable for a lightweight Bokuto intended for controlled technical practice.

Delivery time:

3-5 days (in stock) / 3-4 weeks (out of stock)