610-SPF-KM04 Shogi pieces craftsman "Chikifu 竹風" made Mikurajima-hon-tsuge (Mikura Island grown boxwood), Tora-Moku (Tiger-striped wood grain), Gado-syo (Gado script), Mori-age(embossed) Shogi pieces SHK-YM607-CFGD-01F

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610-SPF-KM04 Shogi pieces craftsman "Chikifu 竹風" made Mikurajima-hon-tsuge (Mikura Island grown boxwood), Tora-Moku (Tiger-striped wood grain), Gado-syo (Gado script), Mori-age(embossed) Shogi pieces SHK-YM607-CFGD-01F

Name: 610-SPF-KM04 Shogi pieces craftsman "Chikifu 竹風" made Mikurajima-hon-tsuge (Mikura Island grown boxwood), Tora-Moku (Tiger-striped wood grain), Gado-syo (Gado script), Mori-age(embossed) Shogi pieces SHK-YM607-CFGD-01F
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This is a set of Shogi pieces craftsman "Chikifu 竹風" made Shogi pieces , made from Mikurajima-hon-tsuge (Mikura Island grown boxwood) with a beautiful Tora-Moku (Tiger-striped wood grain), Gado-syo (Gado script), Mori-age(embossed).

These are Mori-age(embossed) shogi pieces crafted by "Chikufu," a renowned shogi piece craftsman based in Sanjo City, Niigata Prefecture, who has produced numerous masterpieces over the years.
Chikufu's shogi pieces are well known for being favored by professional shogi player Yoshiharu Habu and have been used in numerous title matches.

The "Gado-syo" calligraphy style is characterized by its bold, flowing brushstrokes and elegant, dignified lettering.
These exquisite Mori-age(embossed) shogi pieces are made from rare Mikurajima-hon-tsuge (Mikura Island grown boxwood) featuring beautiful "Tora-moku" (tiger-stripe figured wood grain), named for its distinctive striped patterns resembling a tiger's fur.
The exceptional beauty of the wood, combined with the masterful carving and raised lacquer techniques refined through many years of experience, makes these shogi pieces truly outstanding.
Comes in a flat paulownia wood box.
*Please refer to the images.

Materials : Mikurajima-hon-tsuge (Mikura Island grown boxwood)
Mikurajima is an island located in the central part of the Izu Islands (an area with many islands of various sizes) in Tokyo, Japan.
The quality of tsuge grown in the unique soil and climate is perfect for making shogi pieces.
Mikurajima Island is the most highly regarded tsuge producing area along with the Satsuma region of Kagoshima Prefecture, that produces Satsuma tsuge.
The hontsuge grown on Mikurajima Island is the best material for shogi pieces in terms of the color, luster, touch, weight, and texture of the wood.

Wood grain : Tora-moku (Tiger stripes pattern wood grain) toramoku

As the name suggests, "Tora Mokuro" features a beautiful stripe pattern that looks like tiger fur.
The surface of the Shogi pieces have faint stripe pattern.
"Tora-moku" is a popular wood grain due to its beauty.
*Please check the images.

Script ： Gado-syo
Gadō-sho is a calligraphic style based on the writing of Nakazawa Gadō, a calligrapher from the Meiji period. The style takes its name from him and is now considered one of the most popular and esteemed typefaces used for shogi pieces.

Although Gadō's original works were not created with the intention of being used on shogi pieces, their elegance, strength, and the way they suit carving led to their widespread adoption in the shogi world.
Key characteristics of the Gadō style:
・Bold and dynamic brushstrokes: The thick, powerful lines ensure the characters stand out clearly, even on the small surface of a shogi piece.
・Elegant and dignified: The style carries a classical aesthetic and a commanding presence.
・Well-balanced and highly legible: This makes it suitable for both practical play and decorative appreciation.
・Each character is composed like a work of art, with exquisite control of line thickness and spacing.
Gadō-sho is a typeface that combines artistic beauty with practical function, making it one of the most standard and beloved styles in the world of shogi pieces.

Shogi pieces types : Mori-age(Embossed)
'Mori-age-koma' is a piece made by filling the engraved characters with lacquer, and after drying and polishing the surface flat, finishing by using a brush to add more lacquer on top of the engraved lacquer parts to give slightly raised characters.
*You can view the shogi piece production process through the images provided.

Shogi pieces craftsman "Chikifu 竹風" made Mikurajima-hon-tsuge (Mikura Island grown boxwood), Tora-Moku (Tiger-striped wood grain), Gado-syo (Gado script), Mori-age(embossed) Shogi pieces
Product No.：SHK-YM607-CFGD-01F
*Includes 2 extra pawn pieces ("amari-fu").
Shogi pieces in a paulownia flat box

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.

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610-SPF-KM04 Shogi pieces craftsman "Chikifu 竹風" made Mikurajima-hon-tsuge (Mikura Island grown boxwood), Tora-Moku (Tiger-striped wood grain), Gado-syo (Gado script), Mori-age(embossed) Shogi pieces SHK-YM607-CFGD-01F

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