Deluxe Shoto - Classic Woods

SKU: W185V

From 4 workshops in 2019, the wooden weapon industry in Japan is now reduced to one workshop at full capacity and one workshop with reduced capacity. Stock shortage are more and more common, so please make sure to check the availability displayed above the add to cart button upon options selection. Feel free to read our blog article for more information on the situation.

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Available fonts (style) 4 Japanese fonts, 3 English fonts
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)
¥1,200 ~ ¥5,200
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Shoto Laser Engraving - N°1

  • Position: Right or left (when held) | handle, near Tsuba or blade
  • Letter size: standard (~7.5 mm), big (~10 mm), extra big (~12 mm)
  • Up to 3 engravings can be added per Shoto.
  • ¥1,200 ~ ¥5,200
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    Shoto Laser Engraving - N°2

  • Position: Right or left (when held) | handle, near Tsuba or blade
  • Letter size: standard (~7.5 mm), big (~10 mm), extra big (~12 mm)
  • Up to 3 engravings can be added per Shoto.
  • ¥1,200 ~ ¥5,200
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    Shoto Laser Engraving - N°3

  • Position: Right or left (when held) | handle, near Tsuba or blade
  • Letter size: standard (~7.5 mm), big (~10 mm), extra big (~12 mm)
  • Up to 3 engravings can be added per Shoto.
  • Recommended Accessories

    Standard Plastic Tsuba (brown)
    Rigid Leather Tsuba
    Tsubaki Abura (Camellia Oil)
    ¥200

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    Standard Plastic Tsuba

    Material: PVC
    Tsubadome (rubber ring) optional (white or brown).
    Size: ~7.8 cm x ~6 mm

    Basic brown plastic tsuba, a guard that will protect your hands during full contact practice, which is fixed on your bokken with a rubber ring.
    This plastic Tsuba is the only made in Japan plastic Tsuba designed for classic Bokken on the market and only exists in brown color.

    It will fit on all standard and high-end bokken, with or without groove, and on chuto (short bokken) and shoto (wakizashi), but might require a little filing depending on the exact shape of the blade (particularly at the mine).
    Please make sure you select the correct size as the hole is slightly smaller for Shoto size. The M (Chuto) size can still be recut for a Bokken, but a Bokken Tsuba will be too large for a Chuto.

    ¥4,940 ~ ¥5,040
    ¥4,940

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    Rigid Leather Tsuba for Bokken and Shoto

    Material: cow leather
    Tsubadome (rubber ring) optional (white or brown).
    Size: ~7.6 cm x ~7 mm

    Thick leather Tsuba, very solid. A little smaller than its sister product, the round leather Tsuba. Because leather is a "living" material, each Tsuba is unique, specially in its color. The emphasis is not placed on its appearance but this kind of Tsuba is an excellent model to effectively protect your hands!

    It will fit on all standard and high-end bokken, with or without groove, and on chuto (short bokken) and shoto (wakizashi), but might require a little filing depending on the exact shape of the blade (particularly at the mine). Please make sure you select the correct size as the hole is slightly smaller for Shoto size. The M (Shoto/Chuto) size can still be recut for a Bokken, but a Bokken Tsuba will be too large for a Shoto.
    In addition, note that this Tsuba cannot be fitted on a thin Bokken (Yagyu, Yagyu Shinkage, Niten Ichi Ryu, etc.)

    Please note that the Tsuba is shipped in its original shape. If you would like the Tsuba to be fitted with a particular weapon in your order, please specify it via the comment box of the shopping cart page. We will only fit the Tsuba on Standard and Deluxe models, not on Koryu Bokken. 

    ¥2,000 ~ ¥37,200
    ¥2,000

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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.

     

    Product Information & Size Chart

    • Deluxe Shoto 54.5 cm - Red/White Oak

      Made in Japan (Kyushu)
      Chevroned Spine | Rounded butt | Long Kissaki
      Red Oak, White Oak available

      This high-end model is available in red oak, and white oak. It is characterized by a refined finish compared to the standard models and exclusively selected wood. The red oak used for this model is "Ichiikashi", a type of red oak of superb quality. Also, the white oak are carefully selected.

      These red and white oak Shoto match the most widespread standard models used in the practice of Aikido, Kendo or Iaido.

      This product is also available in the Deluxe Bokken & Shoto [Daisho Set] with a 1000 YEN rebate in comparison to separate purchases.

      • Choice of wood species: red oak, white oak.
      • 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 by a "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 beeswax. This finish makes the wood as smooth as it can be and guarantee excellent protection for several months.
      For maintenance, we recommend at least 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).

      Standard Shoto Specifications
      Wood Ichiikashi
      (Red Oak)
      Shirakashi
      (White Oak)
      Weight ~250 g ~270 g
      Full length 54.5 cm
      Blade length 41 cm
      Tsuka length 13.5 cm
      Tsuka diameter 35x25 mm
      Mine Kenmine (chevroned spine)
      Tsuka shape Hanmaru (rounded butt)
      Kissaki Daikissaki (long) (~3 cm)

      *Due to the hand-made manufacturing, color, and weight vary from one weapon to another

    • Customer Reviews

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      Mari (Le Mont-dsur-Lausanne)
      Top !!!

      Commandé en complément des Bokken pour mes enfants.
      La qualité est au rendez-vous, les gravures donnent un super style, le bois est doux et agréable au toucher, équilibré.
      Ils les adorent !!! Et ils sont fièrs d'emmener leurs armes (Bokken, shoto et Tanto) au cours car ils proviennent du Japon.
      Suivi au top, même l'emballage des paquets est stylisé : "Le made in Japon" se voit.

      尾関 (神道夢想流杖術)
      とても良い木刀です

      寿型木刀を購入し、しなやかで握った時の感じ、重心も良いため併せて欲しくなり購入しました。
      こちらも握った感じもよくとても気に入っています。
      ありがとうございました。

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      Thibaut (KICN)
      Parfait

      Un wakizashi très doux au toucher et parfaitement équilibré !

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      Michael (California, USA)
      Beautiful piece of work

      Every bit as good as I'd hoped. Beautiful piece of work that feels wonderful in the hands. I was amazed at how quickly it arrived. Ordered it on a Tuesday and it was in my hands Thursday afternoon.

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      Hank Moody (Close Combat Chile)
      Best Wooden Shoto!

      I'm a chilean practitioner and thanks to Seido, I have access to high quality implements. I am very satisfied with my purchase!

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      Christian (Germany)
      Deluxe Shoto

      Very smooth feeling, very well balanced. Delivery and communication are perfect. I will order from Seido again.

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      MAS09SS7 (Canada)
      Perfect completion!

      I have trained with the Bokken and Jo (bought fro Seido) for years and had to complete my set with this Shoto with their superb engraving. Apart from the excellent quality it is certainly a valuable addition to my collection.

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      BH (Germany)
      Great weappons

      Thx a lot. he weappons are great again, all is fine. I’M very happy

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      Britt H. (Germany)
      Excellent international shop with unique offer

      I want to have a exceptional shoto and I have found this one, Classic Wood Iso nu Ki.
      I‘m very happy with this shoto and I was surprised how easy and quick it is to order in these shop. All is very safe and transparent.
      Great Deal, gorgeous weappons and a happy german girl.
      Perfect.

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      Stephan D. (Neuchâtel (Suisse))
      Très bonne facture

      Shoto de très bonne facture ! Très agréable au toucher, bon poids et résistant.

      For compliance reasons, reviews placed in French and Japanese and imported here on February 2024 do not display as 'verified'.
      When importing Japanese reviews, the impossibility to automatically determine the presence of a familly name forced us to label all Japanese reviews as 'anonymous' (Familly names in roman characters have been filtered out).

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    Product & Services

    Deluxe Shoto - Classic Woods: ¥5,000
    Bokken Laser Engraving - N°1: ¥1,200
    Bokken Laser Engraving - N°2: ¥1,200
    Bokken Laser Engraving - N°3: ¥1,200
    Shoto Laser Engraving - N°1: ¥1,200
    Shoto Laser Engraving - N°2: ¥1,200
    Shoto Laser Engraving - N°3: ¥1,200
    Jo, Bo & Hanbo Laser Engraving - N°1: ¥1,200
    Jo, Bo & Hanbo Laser Engraving - N°2: ¥1,200
    Jo, Bo & Hanbo Laser Engraving - N°3: ¥1,200
    Tanto Laser Engraving - N°1: ¥1,200
    Tanto Laser Engraving - N°2: ¥1,200
    Tanto Laser Engraving - N°3: ¥1,200
    Katanakake Laser Engraving - N°1: ¥1,200
    Katanakake Laser Engraving - N°2: ¥1,200
    Nunchaku Laser Engraving N°1 - First Branch: ¥1,200
    Nunchaku Laser Engraving N°2 - First Branch: ¥1,200
    Nunchaku Laser Engraving N°1 - Second Branch: ¥1,200
    Nunchaku Laser Engraving N°2 - Second Branch: ¥1,200
    Tonfa Laser Engraving N°1: ¥1,200
    Tonfa Laser Engraving N°2: ¥1,200
    Kenju Laser Engraving N°1: ¥1,200
    Kenju Laser Engraving N°2: ¥1,200

    Accessories

    1 x Standard Plastic Tsuba (brown): ¥200
    1 x Rigid Leather Tsuba: ¥4,940
    1 x Tsubaki Abura (Camellia Oil): ¥2,000
    Made to Order | Production: ~ | No Exchanges/Refunds
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