IPE Long Slim Nunchaku

• Diameter: 1″
  
• Rope Length: approx. 4″  see stringing rope lengths
• Rope Color: Your Choice 
• Overall Length: 12.5″-14″
• Weight: 13 oz
  
• Batch: Autumn 2017

Wood Data: Ipe, Brazilian Walnut

Common Name(s): Ipe, Brazilian Walnut, Lapacho
Scientific Name: Handroanthus spp. (formerly placed in the Tabebuia genus)
Distribution: Tropical Americas (Central and South America); also farmed commercially
Tree Size: 100-130 ft (30-40 m) tall, 2-4 ft (.6-1.2 m) trunk diameter
Average Dried Weight: 69 lbs/ft³ (1,100 kg/m³)
Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): .91, 1.10
Janka Hardness: 3,510 lb_f (15,620 N)
Modulus of Rupture: 25,660 lb_f/in² (177.0 MPa)
Elastic Modulus: 3,200,000 lb_f/in² (22.07 GPa)
Crushing Strength: 13,600 lb_f/in² (93.8 MPa)
Shrinkage: Radial: 5.9%, Tangential: 7.2%, Volumetric: 12.4%, T/R Ratio: 1.2

Unlike mass produced martial arts weapons made overseas, we designed our IPE Long Slim Nunchaku to be easy to hold, not get sticky and give you confidence as you practice your forms.  Originally the nunchaku was designed from farming tools in China.  Occupied Chinese were not allowed to have weapons and a whole range of new weapons sprung from the tools at hand.  Our nunchaku are not mass produced, each one is made one at a time.  We use exotic hardwoods and try to get every inch of wood used in our product.  Some of these woods are hard to find in usable sizes so we take great care to get the most out of each piece.  The design is to last and be durable.  We take out the least amounts of wood to keep them strong and use rope that will only fill the voids to make them easy to repair.  We have re string kits available as well as instruction as to how to re string our nunchaku when it becomes necessary.

• Realistically practice self-defense, martial art forms and demonstrations with the feel and maneuverability of real weapons
• Unlike polypropylene, wood feels great allowing martial artists to practice as much as they like
• Quiet rope design for training
• Octagon-shaped grip with grooves for a more realistic experience
• heavyweight and durable

For more information about our nunchaku and us check about us  Also check out the history of nunchaku to get more information about it’s role is martial arts as well as how to care for your nunchaku.  Always check your local laws in regards nunchaku and their use as well as our terms and conditions.

If an item becomes “Back ordered“: Since we make all our IPE Long Slim Nunchaku by hand, back ordered for us means that the wood has not been cut yet.  This normally adds from 2-5 days to the time before an item can ship out.  For more information about shipping please see our shipping page for details.  If you need an item for a special event please feel free to use our contact page to get an estimate on shipping time.