【Miyazaki Prefecture Miyakonojo Workshop High-Grade Camellia Wood Sword】 Camellia wood 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 circulating. In a word, camellia wood swords are simply "beautiful" in terms of grain and color. "Camellia," which has a certain degree of grain and texture to enjoy while also possessing 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. This wooden sword has small "knots," which are the only cosmetic flaws. In the past, such items were considered second-class, but they are being shipped due to a shortage of materials, and are now becoming increasingly available. 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. If you can consider it as a unique characteristic of the wooden sword, it is a great value. It is still in the shrink film, so there are no bends or warps. In recent years, wooden sword workshops have been extremely busy, and the delivery date is usually undetermined even when ordering from 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 Miyakonojo workshop seal and engraving ・Weight: Approximately 550g (may vary slightly depending on the season and humidity due to the natural material) ・Black grain present ・Figure present