611-SDF-KM12 Shogi pieces craftsman "Fu-getsu 富月" made Chinese-hon-tsuge (Chinese boxwood), Inazuma-moku (lightning pattern wood grain), Kinki-sho (Kinki script), Mori-age(embossed) Shogi pieces SHK-FG610-04F

黒木碁石店

611-SDF-KM12 Shogi pieces craftsman "Fu-getsu 富月" made Chinese-hon-tsuge (Chinese boxwood), Inazuma-moku (lightning pattern wood grain), Kinki-sho (Kinki script), Mori-age(embossed) Shogi pieces SHK-FG610-04F

Name: 611-SDF-KM12 Shogi pieces craftsman "Fu-getsu 富月" made Chinese-hon-tsuge (Chinese boxwood), Inazuma-moku (lightning pattern wood grain), Kinki-sho (Kinki script), Mori-age(embossed) Shogi pieces SHK-FG610-04F
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This is a set of Shogi pieces craftsman "Fu-getsu 富月" made Shogi pieces , made from Chinese-hon-tsuge (Chinese boxwood) with Inazuma-moku (lightning pattern wood grain), Kinki-sho (Kinki script), Mori-age(embossed).
The characters are written in the Kinki-syo (Kinki script) style and finished in the raised lacquer (Moriage) technique.
Inazumamoku (Lightning Figured Grain) is an exceptionally rare and beautiful wood grain pattern. Its distinctive grain spreads from the top of the shogi piece toward the bottom (Komajiri), resembling a lightning bolt striking downward. This striking resemblance to lightning is what gives Inazumamoku its name.
Figured wood grain (Moku) is extremely rare, with each piece possessing its own unique character and beauty. Among these beautiful grain patterns, Kujakumoku (Peacock Figured Grain) and Inazumamoku (Lightning Figured Grain) stand out for their truly exceptional beauty.
The Shogi pieces craftsman Fugetsu, a highly respected Shogi pieces maker, studied under Hisayoshi Itō, a Living National Treasure–level artisan and one of Japan’s “Contemporary Master Craftsmen” from Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture.
The delicate and flowing "Fugetsu-saku Kinki" inscription carved into the base of the King pieces (Gyokusho and Osho), together with the gracefully raised and elegantly rounded Moriage characters, showcases the exceptional skill and artistry of the craftsman.
Fugetsu’s Shogi pieces are also used in major title matches, including the Meijin and other professional tournaments.

Calligraphy : Kinki (Kinki script)／
"Kinki-sho calligraphy" is very popular with its long history and dynamic writing.
"Kinki" is a very popular calligraphy style engraved on Shogi pieces.
There is a famous saying among Shogi players, "playing Shogi cannot start without Kinki and cannot end up without Kinki".
About the Origin of “Kinki”
The origin of the “Kinki” style is said to date back to the Edo period. It is believed that Ryuzan Toyoshima, regarded as the founder of modern shogi piece lettering, copied an inscription by Emperor Go-Mizunoo that had been preserved by the main Ohashi family, one of the three hereditary shogi families (the Main Ohashi Family, the Branch Ohashi Family, and the Ito Family) known for their association with castle shogi games.
Out of respect for the Emperor, Ryuzan refrained from using the Emperor's name directly on shogi pieces. Instead, inspired by the “Nishiki no Mihata” (Imperial Brocade Banner) of the late Edo period, he named the style “Kinki” (“Brocade Banner”).
Incidentally, Okuno Ikka, a contemporary shogi piece craftsman of Ryuzan, created and sold a completely different calligraphic style known as “Shoryu” under the name “Kinki.” This style later became known as “Okuno Kinki.”
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.
Materials：Chinese-hon-tsuge (Chinese boxwood) /
Chinese boxwood is a premium wood characterized by its dense, uniform texture and beautiful, warm yellowish hue.
Its hardness, toughness, durability, and excellent workability have made it a traditional material for crafting shogi pieces.
With its fine grain and smooth texture, Chinese boxwood offers a pleasant feel when handling the pieces. One of its appealing qualities is that its color gradually deepens into a rich, amber-like hue with use over time.
Alongside Mikurajima boxwood and Satsuma boxwood, Chinese boxwood is a highly suitable material for crafting high-quality shogi pieces.
Wood grain : Inazuma-moku (lightning pattern wood grain) / Inazuma-moku (lightning grain) is a type of wood pattern created by reversing the grain orientation of Kujaku-moku (peacock grain), which usually spreads upward from the base to the top of the piece.
In Inazuma-moku, the pattern instead expands downward from the top toward the base (koma-jiri), resembling a bolt of lightning — hence its name.
Wood featuring moku (figured grain) is extremely rare and each piece has its own unique character.
Among these, Kujaku-moku and Inazuma-moku are considered exceptionally beautiful and of the highest quality.

Only a few Shogi pieces can be crafted from a single block of wood with such patterns, which means that creating a full matching set of Kujaku-moku or Inazuma-moku pieces requires multiple boxwood logs of similar tone and texture.
This makes these pieces exceptionally rare and highly prized.
*Please check the images.

This is an association for training shogi piece makers, organized by "Fugetsu", a famous craftsperson based in Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture.

"Fugetsu" studied under Mr. Ito Kyutoku, who is entitled "Contemporary Master Craftsman" and based in Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture, and is respected as one of the five greatest master craftsmen in Japan.
His craftsmanship shines through in the delicate, flowing calligraphy, and pseudonym engraved on the bottom of "Gyokusho" and "Osho" pieces, as well as in the plump, graceful moriage (raising with lacquer) technique.
Fugetsu's Shogi pieces have many fans among professional shogi players and are used in many title matches and Meijinsen tournaments.

Shogi pieces craftsman "Fu-getsu 富月" made Chinese-hon-tsuge (Chinese boxwood), Inazuma-moku (lightning pattern wood grain), Kinki-sho (Kinki script), Mori-age(embossed) Shogi pieces
Product No.：SHK-FG610-04F
*Two extra “Fu” (pawn) pieces are included.
Shogi pieces in a paulownia flat box
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As this product is handcrafted from natural materials, there may be minor imperfections such as lacquer splashes, processing marks, small intergrown knots or natural knots, bark inclusions, slight scratches or dents, color variations, or small chips along the edges.
While we do our best to describe and show these characteristics in the text and images, please note that not all details may be fully visible or listed.

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黒木碁石店

611-SDF-KM12 Shogi pieces craftsman "Fu-getsu 富月" made Chinese-hon-tsuge (Chinese boxwood), Inazuma-moku (lightning pattern wood grain), Kinki-sho (Kinki script), Mori-age(embossed) Shogi pieces SHK-FG610-04F

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