Impact Grade Hickory Bo Staff

Solo drills to moderate contact is best.

Impact grade hickory bo staff. It is very cheap. Appalachian hickory impact grade hickory refers to specific varieties of hickory from a southern appalachian micro climate that produces the strongest wood. Staff laminated hickory octagon bo 1 116 x 72 6ft price. It is quite hefty so it is good for working on technique and strength but i am also looking for something lighter to do some speed training.

Look for a wax wood staff. There are at least 16 species of hickory native to asia central america and north america. The laminated and octagon are both 2 layers and made from the same impact grade hickory. These trees are known to have a slow growth rate which aids in their density and strength.

Kingfisher woodworks specializes in weapons of this wood because among american woods it is the best in terms of a combination of high bending strength stiffness hardness and resistance to shock. Description sizing this series of staves are made with 2 layers of impact grade hickory laminated together to 1 18 285mm diameter. Its strong but id not recommend using it for excessive contact training. Impact grade hickory.

Mixed hickories appropriate for furniture and cabinet work are obtainable in lumberyards throughout the united states. The edges are more likely to get damaged. It has a graceful grain structure smooth texture and comes from well managed domestic sources. Please practice hand washing and social distancing and check out our resources for adapting to these times.

Appalachian hickory is found in a small area of the central appalachian mountains. We use thick slabs of air dried stock including shagbark shellbark and bitternut hickory. Wax wood is the best. Hickory in america weapons grade hickory is very hard to come by as the best is bought up by tool handle makers.

The japanese bokken craftsman have used their native japanese white oak shiro kashi for centuries however many years of research have proven that american appalachian hickory is far superior in impact strength density. Purple heart and rose wood is very beautiful wood but not good for staffs. I have recently been doing a lot of staff work due to the purchase of my first bo staff. I bought one for 8 and it will outlast any oak staff you put against it.

It is made of impact grade hickory and feels great when striking spinning and is an overall pleasure to handle. The octagon shape feels good in your hand. Stay safe and healthy. Impact grade hickory or good rattan are awesome but they can cost more than you want to pay.