Here are a few of my latest pieces. They have been constructed from white oak.
Several Yubi-bo and a set of Tonfa.
The Yubi-bo are made to fit in the palm of the hand with a cord that wraps around the fingers. The cord that I use and have used since my military days has been paracord.
The Tonfa may be a bit more familiar to most. These are done from 1 1/4" thick White Oak. The handles are spun to fit comfortably in the hand. The thickest part is where I cut a tenon which fits all the way through the handle to fit snuggly into the baton. The tenon itself is a 3/4" diameter. This tonfa set will take some serious abuse and are great for a heavy workout.
Each piece has been sanded to a smooth finish. Treated with boiled linseed oil and then several coats of Polyurethane was applied. When dry, the pieces were buffed to a smooth and comfortable feel.
The Yubi-bo that I make are sized to extend approximately 2" from the ends of the average hand.
The cord can be knotted and the knots will recess into the Yubi-bo.
I leave the cords long so that the individuals that they go to, can size the cord to their specifications and styles.
Yubi-bo Spun on Lathe. The wide end for blunt force blow and a narrow end for pressure.
Yubi-bo for a wide hand.
If you have an interest in such art, feel free to contact me for custom orders.
