This premium Dragon Kendama is made from Purpleheart hardwood (also known as amendoim or amaranth). It is sold in its natural unfinished state and has a natural purple colour which will change over time as the wood ages. Purpleheart wood is very dense and is one of the hardest woods in the world. Compared to standard beech wood, this solid wooden kendama is much heavier and much more durable. During play it makes the nice distinctive percussive 'clunk' sound typical of all our hardwood kendamas. Premium hardwood Dragon Kendama are standard sized kendama made from exotic hardwoods. Each one is unique, the appearance will vary. Please note hardwood kendama may get hairline cracks as the wood adapts to different environments (heat, humidity etc). This is normal and will not affect play. See our video below!
Specifications:
Wood: Purpleheart
Typical Weight: 175g
Ball weight: 95g approx
Ball diameter: 60mm
Stem height: 160mm approx
Height including ball: 184mm approx
This premium kendama is supplied with two spare Dragon kendama strings.
A note about the specifications: all measurements are approximate. Wood is a natural material and the weight will vary. The kendama are made within allowable tolerances, the dimensions may vary a little. The finish, grain and colour of the wood will vary.
Dragon kendama are traditionally constructed using the original Japanese design. They are not glued or fixed in place. There are no metal rods. The cross piece is simply pushed onto the stem. See our help section for maintenance tips.
Not suitable for children under 12 years.
Kendama will suffer wear during play. The wood may chip and crack. The string will wear out and may break. This is normal wear and tear and is not covered by any warranty. Any faults should be reported on receipt.
Shipping costs: based on weight and location, calculated at the checkout before you pay.
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The string on your kendama will wear out and can break. It is a user replaceable part; we recommend you buy some spare strings.
All Kendama will suffer wear during play. The paint will chip. The wood will chip and may crack. The string will wear out and may break. This is normal wear and tear.
Wood is a natural material. The weight and finish of wooden kendama will vary.
Kendama are not suitable for children under 12 years old. It is possible to cause injury when playing with a kendama. Please play with care.
