This White Oak Bokken from the Seido brand is a premium-quality product imported directly from Japan.

Seido, based in Japan, collaborates with some of the last great Japanese master craftsmen to deliver products crafted in the strictest Japanese tradition, combining exquisite workmanship with unmatched material quality.

Japan’s White Oak, known as Shirakashi, Shirogashi, or Shirokashi (French transcription variants), and scientifically named "Quercus acutissima," grows in southern Japan (Kyushu, Shikoku). Unlike European oaks, this Japanese oak floats on water, has moderate hardness, and offers superior shock resilience—making it the perfect wood for crafting Bokkens.

Dragon Bleu’s Take: This Standard model, made in Japan from Shirakashi, is ideal for beginners and intermediate practitioners alike. Its urethane finish ensures enhanced durability over time.