510-SGK-17 Wood craftsman "懐志 / Kai-shi" made Koematsu 【Resin-rich Pine】 Go bowls for size 36 - 43 Go stones, GK-KEM43-SB501

Koematsu 【Resin-rich Pine】 refers to the part of pinewood that contains an exceptionally high concentration of natural resin, making it a rare and precious material.
The resin-rich surface of the wood reveals a lustrous sheen when held to the light, and as the years pass, it gradually matures into a deep, amber-like glow.

Since ancient times, Koematsu has been highly valued for its strong fragrance, beautiful grain, and remarkable durability, finding use in tea utensils, fine crafts, and decorative materials.
The unique color and luster brought by its abundant resin set it apart from ordinary pinewood, whether sapwood or heartwood, giving it a truly distinguished presence.

In the world of Go and Shogi, Koematsu has also been used for Go bowls and Shogi piece boxes, where it brings a warmth and dignified weight unmatched by other woods.
Because only limited quantities can be obtained, it is regarded as a highly rare material, prized for its one-of-a-kind character and exceptional beauty.

Long-established business founded in Kansei Era (around 1790)
"Kai-shi (懐志)", a long-established woodworking company, was founded in the Kansei era (around 1790).
When the company was first established, it made trays, wooden plates, and other tableware, but later, when it was commissioned to make Go bowls, it became a woodworking company specializing in Go bowls.
The word "Kai-shi (懐志)" expresses their desire to "never forget the techniques handed down from generation to generation and our sincere efforts to make Go bowls, and to carve our thoughts into our own bosom with high aspirations."
Currently, the fourth generation of the family, who has devoted 65 years of his life to making Go bowls, is devoting himself to making Go bowls every day.

The essence of "Kai-shi (懐志)" 4th generation's Go bowls making is to maximize the beauty of the material, wood, and to create Go bowls that combine practicality and artistry.
Facing each material one by one and checking the feel of it in their fingertips and palms, they transform the wood into a Go bowls.
And the proof of this is the engraving of "Kai-shi (懐志)" on the bottom of the Go bowls.

All the tools for making Go bowls are handmade.
All necessary tools are customize.
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You can watch a video of Making Go bowls by wood craftsman "Kai-shi（懐志）".
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• Wood craftsman "懐志 / Kai-shi" made Koematsu 【Resin-rich Pine】 Go bowls for size 36 - 43 Go stones
  Product No.：GK-KEM43-SB501
  Size：Diameter 150 mm × Height about 108 mm
  Weight：about 0.78 kg
  Includes a certificate of authenticity for the material, issued by the woodturning artisan, Kaishi.
• 1,000 JPY flat rate shipping within Japan, free shipping for purchases totaling 20,000 JPY or more.
  Please bear the actual cost for shipping charges outside Japan.
  

You may find small knots, burrs, rolled-in bark as all these products are made of natural wood materials.
There may be some small flaw or scratch, dent, chipping.