Kurikata Shitodome [F]Nunchaku Classic Aikido Jo - 4

Classic Aikido Jo - 4

Although it is meant for practitioners of the Koryu "Kashima Shinden Jiki Shinkage"

It is composed of a classic "sashiko" (rice grain) weaving on the upper part

The uroko triangles design seems to be favoured by the video game industry

It remained however a rather rare emblem until the Edo period (1603-1868)

Kurikata Shitodome [F]Nunchaku Classic Aikido Jo - 4Shitodome For Kurikata The Kurikata is the piece placed 7. 5 cm from the Koiguchi (Saya hole) on the Omote side of the Saya, used to nest the Sageo. As a standard, the Kurikata is made of wood, covered with lacquer, and can be fitted with a Shitodome, two small pieces that are inserted in each side of the hole. The Shitodome is a small piece of brass, gold or silver plated, inserted in the Kurikata (the hole in which the Sageo goes). It is a purely