Hickory Bo Staffs. 1" Width 72" Maximum

These are full length handmade Medium Weight Hickory Wooden Bo Staffs. The Bo Staff is a traditional Okinawan training tool used in Kobudo style martial arts training. This particular staff is 1" in diameter throughout its entire length. 72" is the traditional length for a full-size Bo staff. If you want a tapered Bo staff for even more speed and maneuverability, please see our other listing for tapered 1" Hickory Staffs.  For 60" Hybrid Bo Staffs/ Jo Staffs please click here. The materials consist of hickory. These staffs will either be made from solid hardwood or Laminated Hardwood, depending on availability of wood, and the quality of the wood available.  Unless otherwise stated, the wood for our 1" Hickory staffs is chosen to maximize speed for tournament use and for solo use, or hiking, while still retaining the strength and durability of hickory and as such, will not be the heaviest grade of hickory possible. In general, one-inch staffs are not intended or created for contact use. For contact purposes, please see our selection of 1,1/8 thickness or 1,1/4 which are created to hold up to the heaviest uses.  It is finished with several coats of linseed and beeswax oil and sanded to a fine finish, which gives it a permanent shine and amazing feel, which allows the hands to slip effortlessly up and down the staff. For all shipping information, including shipping times, costs, and carrier information please click here. Thanks! -Adam *If you have any questions or would like to request a custom order please send all correspondence to scrapwoodmartialarts@gmail.com DISCLAIMER: The user assumes and accepts any and all risks and responsibilities in handling any purchased staffs. Therefore, you should: -ALWAYS inspect each staff carefully, before and after each use. -ALWAYS use proper safety equipment and precautions when handling any staff with regards to yourself and others. -ALWAYS administer proper care and diligence in storing and maintaining your staff.