Purpleheart Hickory Laminated 35" Hanbo Staff 1,1/8" Exotic wood Martial Arts

Description

This listing is for Purpleheart Hickory Laminated handmade Wooden Hanbo Staffs. The Hanbo Staff or also known as half staff, is a traditional Okinawan training tool used in Kobudo style martial arts. This staff Is 35 inches in length which is an inch shorter then a traditional hanbo which is 36" The width is a constant 1,1/8" diameter making it much heavier then a traditional hanbo which is normally thinner
The materials consist of beautiful exotic Purpleheart and Hickory. Purpleheart is a well known exotic hardwood known for its beautiful purple color. It is a popular choice amongst many martial artists. There are two glued laminations of the purpleheart which increases the strength of the wood by having the grain structures reinforce one another. Hickory is the hardest and most flexable north american hardwood, and the extra laminations add strength and straightness and beauty.
Purpleheart is naturally purple. And it becomes a darker shade of purple overtime with exposure to atmosphere and sun.
The purpleheart staffs in the pictures are shown both unoiled and oiled as that is the natural sheen of the wood. With oiling they will become a very dark purple color as shown in the pictures.
I have applied 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 a custom order handmade staff of a certain size or material 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!