602-TWC-KS-23 Wood craftsman "Kai-shi (懐志)" made "Koematsu / old pine" Go bowls for size 34 - 40 Go stones GKKEM-SB40-601-01F

Koematsu Go bowls are crafted from the rare material known as koematsu—pine wood that has absorbed a large amount of natural resin over many decades or even centuries, becoming dense, heavy, and richly matured.
Unlike ordinary pine, koematsu offers a solid, weighty feel, distinctive color tones ranging from amber to deep brown, and bold, expressive grain patterns.
Because of its high resin content, the wood shows a beautiful sheen that shifts with the light, and with continued use it develops even deeper luster and character.
Each piece displays unique grain variation, so no two patterns are alike, adding special enjoyment to ownership.
Combining hardness with resilience, the material is highly practical and suitable for everything from everyday play to long-term collection use.
The natural warmth and strong presence of this wood elevate the visual harmony with Go stones and boards.
These bowls are especially recommended for those who appreciate traditional materials and distinctive, individual grain character.

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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• Wood craftsman "Kai-shi (懐志)" made "Oimatsu / old pine" Go bowls for size 34 - 40 Go stones
  Product No.：GKKEM-SB40-601-01F
  Conformity Go stone for size：size 34 - 40
  Size：Go Bowl / Diameter About 160 mm × Height About 113 mm
  Outer box size: approx. 330 × 180 × 120 mm (H × W × D)
  Weight：Go Bowls / 1 pair About 690 g
  Total Weight / About 900 g
  
• 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.