tommarker Posted March 2, 2004 Posted March 2, 2004 Today I received in the mail what will probably be the last pair of nunchaku I ever by for myself (unless I find someone selling a pair of Monadnock Police Nunchaku, but that's another story.) I bought a pair of custom made nunchaku from Crane Mountain. They are flat out beatiful. 12" Cocobolo, octagonal, with brass inserts and nicely strung. The grain lines are great, the weight is perfect, and they have that cinnamon-like smell you get with cocobolo. They also have a nice cloth-lined leather case. The AWMA and Century nunchaku, IMHO, have really gone downhill lately in terms of quality. Now it's all lightweight hollow sounding crap. I mean, sure they are $6, and you get what you pay for... I had one pair that i bought about 6 years ago that were perfect, but someone walked away with them in the last year at a clinic. I gave up on finding a good replacement. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for custom kobudo weapons, to check these guys out: http://www.crane-mountain.com/ I'm no longer posting here. Adios.
Sauzin Posted March 2, 2004 Posted March 2, 2004 *Droool* If you don't mind me asking, how much did they set you back? The only two things that stand between an effective art and one that isn't are a tradition to draw knowledge from and the mind to practice it.
tommarker Posted March 2, 2004 Author Posted March 2, 2004 The nunchaku were $65.00 (cocobolo is not a cheap wood, and other woods will cost more/less) The custom leather case was $40.00 I'm no longer posting here. Adios.
Sauzin Posted March 2, 2004 Posted March 2, 2004 That's pretty good. Thanks for the referal! The only two things that stand between an effective art and one that isn't are a tradition to draw knowledge from and the mind to practice it.
tommarker Posted March 2, 2004 Author Posted March 2, 2004 My digital photography skill doesn't do the maker justice. The detail level is excellent. http://wackett.enc.org/~tmarker/sdf/nunchaku1.jpg http://wackett.enc.org/~tmarker/sdf/nunchakucase.jpg I'm no longer posting here. Adios.
Pacificshore Posted March 2, 2004 Posted March 2, 2004 Very nice indeed, and not a bad price for a custom pair. Di'DaDeeeee!!!Mind of Mencia
Shorinryu Sensei Posted March 4, 2004 Posted March 4, 2004 I haven't bought a pair in years. I have a friend with a lathe and access to good, solid oak which I stain to match whatever color I'm in the mood for at the time! lol Maybe not as nice as those you have, but the cost is more attractive....try....FREE! lol I've taken them and beat them pretty good against a plywood wall I have in my dojo, and so far (talking years here), I haven't broken one yet. Plus, i just can't justify paying that much for a set. Food on the table and a roof over my head has priority right now! My nightly prayer..."Please, just let me win that PowerBall Jackpot just once. I'll prove to you that it won't change me!"
tommarker Posted March 4, 2004 Author Posted March 4, 2004 Yeah, but I'm young and single (for a bit longer) with money to burn!! You have no idea how many times I've considered buying a lathe in the last few years I'm no longer posting here. Adios.
Pacificshore Posted March 4, 2004 Posted March 4, 2004 Yeah, but I'm young and single (for a bit longer) with money to burn!! : Yeah, I remember those times.........man, where did it go Di'DaDeeeee!!!Mind of Mencia
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