AIKIWOOD
provides the practicing martial artist of any level with handcrafted
quality weapons at competitive prices. AIKIWOOD
weapons offer excellent function, strength and durability with
a distinctive approach to honor the beauty of the exotic woods
we work with, all at an affordable price. We take pride in our
work and make custom pieces to your specifications.
Aikido
weapons include the Bokken, Escrima, Hanbo, Jo, Ninjato,
Suburito, Shoto and Tanto. We select
high quality exotic hardwoods to produce custom weapons that
are carefully crafted for their purpose and are affordable even
for beginning students of Budo Arts. Wood selections include
Cocobolo, Jatoba, Ipe, Purple Heart, Bocote and Honduras Redwood.
In
our quest to combine outstanding function with artistic appeal,
we have distinguished ourselves by crafting Weapons
that are recognized at a glance.
We
founded AIKIWOOD five years ago in order
to produce the best quality weapon at the best possible price.
Why should most students I trained with have to make do with mass
produced red or white oak bokkens, while only a few were able
to spend $200 plus to buy a handmade cocobolo weapon? Cost!
I
set out to apply my woodworking skills to craft handmade Bokkens
and Jo staff from exotic hardwoods for martial arts students
at competitive prices without sacrificing quality. Soon I received
requests for custom weapons from other dojos, and I was inspired
by the positive response.
My
goal then as well as now is to craft well made functional weapons
with balance and beauty at very affordable prices. When you see
one of my weapons, you know at first glance: it's an AIKIWOOD
custom made weapon.
Artistic
flair of a true AIKIWOOD: Handmade weapons
often display a company stamp, or the name/logo of the woodworker
is burnt into the tsuka. I feel this takes away from the natural
beauty of the wood. All of my weapons are crafted with contrasting
laminated end caps. This is my personal trademark.
It adds artistic
flair not found on other weapons and offers another design element
without interfering with the beauty of the finished piece.
You'll
see it at first glance, and you'll know we take pride in
our craft. You will be pleased with the true AIKIWOOD
quality, durability and strength at an affordable price!
