【Miyazaki Prefecture Miyakonojo Workshop High-Grade Camellia Wooden Sword】 Camellia wooden swords, due to their extremely similar grain to "genuine loquat," which is considered the finest material for wooden swords, were once sold under the name "loquat." Even veteran craftsmen who make wooden swords find it difficult to distinguish between "genuine loquat and camellia," so it is expected that a considerable number of imitations of genuine loquat are also in circulation. In a word, camellia wooden swords are simply "beautiful" in terms of grain and color. "Camellia," which allows you to enjoy the grain and texture to some extent while also having the strength to withstand sparring, has a different appeal from red oak (Japanese yew oak). As it is a high-grade material, the unit price is high. In particular, this wooden sword has "figured grain" and is highly decorative. The drawback is that some people dislike it because there are black grains in places. In the past, such items were considered second-class products, but they are now being shipped due to a shortage of materials. Conversely, perfect items like those of the past are now priced over 20,000 yen. The appearance alone does not mean that the performance is inferior, so if you can consider it as a unique characteristic of the wooden sword, it is a great value. It is still in shrink film, so there are no bends or distortions. In recent years, wooden sword workshops have been extremely busy, and the delivery date is usually indefinite even if you place an order at a store. Some stores even stop taking orders because the delivery date is not fixed. ・Length: Approximately 102cm (slight variations possible) ・No bends and excellent balance. ・Covered with shrink film ・With a seal and engraving from the Miyakonojo workshop ・Weight: Approximately 530g (may vary slightly depending on the season and humidity due to the natural material) ・With black grain ・With figured grain