Solid 1" 36" Ipe Hanbo Staff Martial arts/karate/aikido/hiking

Description

This is a handmade solid Ipe Hanbo Staff. Ipe is very hard exotic heavy wood. The Hanbo Staff is a traditional Okinawan training tool used in Kobudo style martial arts. This staff is 36" which is the traditional length for a hanbo. Its diameter is 1 inch through out its length.
Ipe is twice as hard as common American Hickory. It is one of the hardest woods in the world. It has an amazing smooth sturdy feel. It has a beautiful heavy dark brown color.
It is sanded smooth and finished with several coats of Linseed and Beeswax oil, which gives it a permanent shine and protective layer while allowing the users hands to slip effortlessly up and down the staff, which is required for proper technique.
Thanks!
-Adam
*If you would like to add a finishing upgrade for improved weather protection or beautiful extra shine or gloss to your order, please check out my Listing for water-resistant finishing
*If you would like a custom order handmade staff of a certain size or material (for instance, Hickory which is harder) please contact me on ebay and I will make a custom listing for you. I may also have other staffs available not listed so please check with me and I will be happy to list them for you.
*Please note that as of the handmade nature of the products and my location of manufacture which is in the middle of the country, I can only make it to the post office on average once a week, so the item's handling time has been set to 3-5 business days. Thank you for your business!