This correspond to a light varnish that reveal the wood patterns and nodes for a very "raw wood like" finish

While this pieces were usually discarded due to their aesthetics

Made in Japan from Taiwanese Keichiku Bamboo

but they are also a symbol of death because they soon wither away

Deluxe Tanto - Exotic Woods - Tagayasan (Senna Siamea) yari This correspond to a lightTagayasan Deluxe Tanto Made in Japan (Kyushu) Flat Spine Rounded butt Short Kissaki Tagayasan (Senna Siamea) has a weight close to Sunuke, but it is as dark brown and resistant as Shima Kokutan (Asian Ebony). Because Tagayasan wood is rigid and does not absorb shocks very well, we advise against using it for intense contact practice but recommend it for display, light partner work and of course, Suburi. Master Aramaki, always looking for new timber he