Testimonials.
These are some of the emails and Facebook posts that we have received from customers:
Sam M. Thank you so much, the Tonfa have successfully made their journey over here to New Zealand. They are perfect cheers. Sam
Ted B. Hi Brian, I’m incredibly impressed with the Tonfa, thanks so much, they are beautiful and the laser engraving is amazing. I see what you mean by the Ipe grain, beautiful and the fit is perfect, I couldn't be happier! I can see myself as a return customer, very happy. Best regards Ted
Patrick Y. My staff arrived earlier to day and I love it! It's well crafted and balanced! Keep up the great craftsmanship! 😀
Dayne. Hi Brian,
Just checking the status of the Tunfa from this order. I received the nunchaku and they are amazing! Just checking to see if the Tunfa are still being made or if there was a shipping issue.
Thanks! And again, these nunchaku are incredible- my wife even likes to just look at and hold them!
-Dayne
Roland W. Hello Brian, I purchased a bo staff for my son and tonfas for myself in the past from your company. We are still in love with the purchase. Can you tell me what oil we use to maintain the weapons or how to maintain them. Also I am inquiring if you make EKU (oar bo staff)/ please advise. Thank you
Jessica F. They just arrived and they are gorgeous!!! Thank you!
Christopher B. I just wanted to let you know that I did receive the tonfa. Thank you very much for your hard work. They look and feel amazing.
Dave B Brian, The Bo was for my son, and he is in love with it. He already had one of your jo's and refers to it as his 'Precious". He has already used it in practice for Kata and is looking forward to using it in his First Dan test next year. Thank you, Dave B.
Paul H. Received it today. Excellent work, thanks.
Cat G. Tonfa arrived!!! They are gorgeous
The craftsmanship is really something. Lives up to my expectations and then some 😊
Josh M. I wanted to wait a full week of working with the tonfa before writing. They are awesome! The handles fit me much better than my old pair. You worked some magic on those. I really appreciate the effort. Several of the people I train with really like the tonfa as well. I do have one question. You had mentioned in a prior email about oiling them up. My question is what kind of maintenance will I need to do on these to keep them in good condition? I do understand that the climate in Pittsburgh is not as arid as Phoenix. Thank you, Josh M,
James S. Thanks, Brian. We received them in great shape and are impressed with the quality. Can you tell me how often and what type of oil should be re-applied to these?
Bobby A. Absolutely perfect for me. Feels and looks good. Thank you sir
Bryan G. I have received the Tonfa ,awesome craftsmanship..I will be paying for the Bo this coming Friday,thanks ..
H Jonathan P. Hi Brian this is Jonathan P, Christiana P’s husband I’m just calling to let you know that I received a pair of tonfa you made it and they're absolutely beautiful I love them and you get a really good job and I thank you so much for that. My birthday is tomorrow so I got them just in time. All right thank you __ give me a call back if you get this message all right bye…”
Susan M.…Excellent. Thanks, I just wanted to make sure it was not lost in mail. The tonfas are wonderful - son loves them. Nice job!!
Nona H. OH MY GOODNESS! Received my Tonfa last night, perfect fit! Thank you. Lighter in color than I expected but beautifully crafted! Started testing my grip and release (serious issue for me) when my husband laughingly took them away and said, “Dinner first then tonfa”! Nona
Richard R. My tonfa were delivered today. I just wanted to tell you that the pictures on your website do not do your work justice. These are a beautiful and functional set of weapons. I could not be happier with them. I'll be leaving a review on you website soon and I think I'll be offering a bo from you as well.
Thank you, Rich S.R.
Kelly H. I wanted to let you know I just received my Tonfa and they are absolutely beautiful! I couldn’t be happier, thank you so much 😊
Peter V. Hello Brian, Order received and have worked out several times with these tonfa. Superb quality. This is my 3rd pair, one pair broken, one pair never felt right. (by others) Yours are super fast in performing my form, and the joinery looks really solid. You get what you pay for I think. I am 63 years old, and don't intend on ever requiring another pair after practicing with these. Let me know if you ever want a testimonial or recommendation..
Thanks - In Budo Peter V., Nidan, Uechi-ryu karate.
Kelly H. I received my tonfa and I absolutely love them. Thank you so much. I may be back for a custom Bo in the near future.
Toni M. Thank you, thank you! The tonfa are wonderful - they feel really great in my hands. I just used my bo for the first time, too, and it's awesome to have one that isn't too long. I think the width is going to be just fine - I sometimes use one of the dojo bos that is a bit thinner (but too long). The workmanship is beautiful. I am very glad to have ordered from you. Sincerely, Toni M.
Brian, I thought you might like to know that my sensei and other black belts thought the bo and tonfa were fantastic, too! Thanks again, Toni
Byron P. Hi Brian, I just received my tonfa. They are gorgeous. Thank you so much for everything.
Correggio P. Staff and Tanbo pair delivered today. They are awesome and well worth the wait. Thank you!
Christopher R. Thank you again. The bo is great!
Dayne F. Just letting you know I got them and they are absolutely amazing! They look great but they feel incredible... these make my Shureido feel like sloppy beginner garbage. I love the weight and balance, they feel like they stick to my forearm and spin powerfully... I see another pair in the future... thanks — these are great! -Dayne
Brian K. Everything is great. Thanks, Brian!
Jim S. Good Day Brian, I received the tanbo and yawara recently. They look great. I really love the way the tanbo feel, very substantial. I expect I will order some more in the near future. Thanks Again, Jim
Kevin M. Excellent work my friend. Although I dont hold out much hope I was wondering if it would be possible to get a 36", 1.5", octagonal hanbo in Lignum Vitae.
Alex B. Hi Brian, I've just received my new Tonfas and I am just so impressed with how they feel and swing. I'll be in touch before too long to get another pair and possibly talk more about the Kusarigama. Just, thank you, these are amazing! Very best regards, Alex
Will D Brain--Just got the Jo. It’s a work of art. Spectacular! Thank you very much.
Johnny G When i received your gift yesterday i had butterflies 🦋 i was extremely excited,
a few years ago i walked the nakasento trail in Japan and on top of a mountain at 9 k feet a stoped in at the shrine " torii pass" I am blessed to b in possession of your art, best Johnny
Maria G. The nunchakus are absolutely perfect! I so appreciate your prompt response and your workmanship. I know Sari will be thrilled as well. I'm in the middle between Ray and Sari. My face is happy happy with your bo. Sari is struggling a bit with her huge and very heavy bo. Soon, she'll be happy happy joy joy like me. Again, you are fantastic!
Pete E. Hello Brian, Thank you so much for the craftsmanship and expertise in creating the bo. The laminated woods look fantastic. The octagonal shape makes it easy to grip. And of course, it’s perfectly balanced. I will treasure it for many years. Best, Pete
James W. Got them. They are very nice. In the near future I will probably be looking at getting a pair of your tonfa. Thank you James
Ryan T. I received these yesterday. Just want to say nice work. They’re great.
Andrew W. Hi Brian, Glad to see the order is moving forward. I have purchased weapons from you before. You do exceptional work. I have been involved with martial arts for 40 years, and nobody that Ive seen is putting out a higher quality product. Much of the market is cheap junk.
Kenny M. Brian: I like too start off by saying that you do great work, and in the 45 years I have been working with nunchaku they are two of the best sets that I have ever had.
Sebastian K. It's me again, my weapons have arrived and they were well worth the wait. I love them so much and you did an amazing job with them. I am pretty sure I will be ordering a tanto and a bokken from you in the near future. I was just wondering a few things about them…
David H. Incredible craftsmanship. I've found none better.
Will D. Just got my Bo. Love it. Thank you very much!
Ryan T. Brian, I just received my Tonfas and just wanted to say I'm super-pleased with how they turned out. The craftsmanship and fit are great. Very nice work! I'm very happy with them.
I just placed an order for a set of nunchaku. Attached is the art file (same as before). Thanks!
Amy B. The jo got delivered late tonight. It is STUNNING! Jacob will love it. I can't wait for Christmas morning. Thank you so much. Everything looks amazing. Have a wonderful Christmas and holiday season! Amy…..He loves it! Thank you so much! He doesn't want anyone else touching it. Lol. Have a wonderful Christmas. Thank you for the amazing work you did!
Brett D. Mr. Berka, I was wondering, do you think this bo will arrive before Christmas? It is a gift for my brother. Also, I absolutely love the tonfa you made for me this past summer. They are perfect! Thank you.
David H. Just won a National Tournament with Hamahiga No Tuifa. Those handles are a real game changer. The control is second to none.
Mariska H. Hi Brian. The tonfas have arrived and are very beautiful and feel good in my hands. Totally worth the waiting! Thank you very much. Mariska. (Netherlands)
David H. Your handles are by far the very best on the market today. The form fitting allows for superior control which is vital for Tuifajutsu. You the Man Brian. I support your weapons and l use them daily. Yours are superior. No brag just fact.
Charlie D. Hello, I was finally able to get my hands on those tonfa this weekend. Really nice work. You really nailed those handles, the shape is perfect and super smooth. The replicas are really nice. With the denser wood, they feel a bit heftier than the originals but they have that same great balance and feel incredibly solid. Anyone I’ve shown them to so far have told me they are the best tonfas they’ve ever felt.
Kara A. I meant to write when the bo showed up; it is lovely. Thank you for your efforts on it, everyone at the dojo has asked me where it is from and I am happy to tell them. :)
Nate C. Hi Brian, We’ve been traveling a ton of late so I hadn’t had a chance to tell you how much we love the Tonfa you made for Cristian. We are so impressed with the quality of your design and craftsmanship! These tonfa have improved my son’s Kobudo (weapons kata) significantly...both in the grip and in the speed of his spins. Plus, the just really look cool.
Thanks again for your wonderful product!!
Regards, Nate
Kim S. We received the Bo today. Thank you, my son loves it.
Matt C. I just wanted to say thanks for the work you did on my tonfas. They turned out even better than I had imagined. The feel and weight are perfect. You are definitely a talented craftsman. I will definitely recommend you to some of my co-instructors.
Kevin B. Brian, I just wanted to send you a note to let you know that my wife and love our new tonfas. They are so much better than the old clunky ones that we have. Great product! Thanks, Kevin
Mr. H. Just received tonfa love them thanks again for all you do
Ervin T. Hi, just received the octagonal ipe/jatoba/ipe bo the other day. LOVE it. You do some great quality work.
Lisa B. The bo arrived today and he said it’s perfect! Thank you!
Erik D. Brian, I received my order… they are great. Thank you for your skill in making these. I would like to order a second nanchaku… replicate of the one below. If you could build that order and email me the link for payment, I’d appreciate it. Thanks, ~Erik
Bob N. Hello Brian, I received the cane today. I wanted to pay you a compliment... Very nice work, I'm happy with my purchase. I was wondering if the wood is stained or is this the natural color of jatoba. Best regards, Bob N.
Michael P. H., Sorry forgot to reply, I received it and I am very happy and impressed with your work. perhaps a more sharp colour contrast between the woods may have made the aesthetic look sharper but that was my choice. others here in Canada are liking it and they may order as well but most are younger and not looking to invest in the higher quality yet.
Henderson. Hello Brian I received Tonfa today and they look great , i will soon be ordering another set along with some of my students. Thanks again Henderson
Wayne H. Hi, The Tonfa’s have arrived and wow they are amazing what a lot of work and care you have placed in theses.
Jonathan B. I ordered a pair of custom tonfa from Torii. They exceeded my already high expectations in every respect. They are perfectly balanced, perfectly weighted, and absolutely beautiful. I whole-heartedly recommend these weapons.
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Brian, I love my tunkwa so much. I want to order a bo... What shall I do? Cheers, Jonathan
John B. Thought you would like to know that John won the 2018 AAU Gold Medal/National Championship for 13 year old short kobudo using your tonfa…And the tonfa performed flawlessly thank you
Mason B
Hi Brian, The Bo order arrived on Friday. I have many Bo from Shureido and several handmade from famous Okinawan bo makers. I'm being honest when I say that the ones you sent me are among the best. Outstanding work, sir. I'll be proud to present these to my teachers in okinawa later this month.
I'd also like to post about them on FB/instagram if you don't mind. Thanks again.
Pete E. Many thanks Brian. The jo arrived today is great shape. It's beautiful and I love the grip that the octagonal design yields. I can't wait to swing it where I have open space. Many thanks for the expert craftsmanship. I'll be keeping you in mind when I'm ready to upgrade my tonfa.
Kelly C. They are stunning. Thank you.
Richard R. Received my tonfas today they're absolutely beautiful, very nice work. Thank you so much!
Ray G. We got the bos on Friday, they are beautiful and you are a fine craftsman.
Ray S. Got it ! Totally pleased it is awesome. Thank you very much
James R. Brian, they arrived yesterday. So far just testing them out they are perfect! Thank you so much, they were definitely worth the wait.
Patrick K. Beyond expectations, absolutely beautiful, Thank You!
Shari W. Brian, I wanted to let you know the bo arrived and it is absolutely beautiful -- a real work of art. My husband is thrilled. He said he won't be surprised if you get more orders from the dojo where he studies. Thank you! Best, Shari
Janet P. Received my leopardwood tonfa. They came just as requested - fantastic craftsmanship. Brian has also made me two laminated jos. I will be ordering from him again
Mark G. Hi Brian, I got the cane, I love it!!! Thank you, beautiful work, and before Christmas. Have a great holiday, Mark
Bill S. Bo arrived today it is very very nice thank you
Marshall B. just received the order today. they are flawless! i couldn't be happier with them, the quality is outstanding. i also noticed you sent them 3 day air, the upgrade in shipping is greatly appreciated. these were well worth the wait, and the wait wasn't bad. thanks again!
Bernard L. B. Allo Brian, I received my Tonfas this morning and I am very happy with the result, they have a nice maneuverability. Now I cannot wait to receive my Bo (order #802) and I wonder if you can make me a pair of Kama (unsharpened). Thank you again for your good work.
Cris B. Hello, My karate brother, Hank K., presented me this evening with an incredible octagonal bo that you made. I just wanted to say thank you for continuing to amaze me with these awesome, beautiful weapons. I have a pair of tonfa, nunchuka, jo, and now a bo from you. Incredible!! Feels so good in my hands and is balanced very nicely. I love it! Thank you so much! Cris B.
Greg P. Joto des (old Japanese for finest quality). Brian the wait revealed a tonfa set that far exceeds anything you have placed on your website. I cannot describe my amazement when I unwrapped the package...beautiful. Domo arigato gosaimas. Sensei.
Shihan. We received tonfas. They are superb. Thank you. Shihan JFL
Eric W. Hi Brian, Just received my tonfa. They are phenomenal!! You did a great job! Thank you so much! Eric
Justin H. Hi Brian, I just received the bo. It's absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for your craftsmanship! I'm really looking forward to practicing when I get home. It's more beautiful than I imagined :) Are there any additional steps to care for the bo I should be aware of? Any sort of maintenance or specific storage you'd recommend? Thanks again for your work :) Cheers, Justin
Angel S. Thank you, just got it today , beautiful. Ill make sure to let my ryute family know where it came from!
Sarah E. Hi Brian, Just letting you know my new weapons arrived here today. They are absolutely beautiful, particular the custom cane. The grain and depth in the wood are absolutely stunning and it feels great. Thanks again for your wonderful custom work. Thanks Sarah E
Chris S. I received it today. Awesome!!!! Respectfully, Chris S
Douglas S. Hello Brian, Received the nunchaku today. They are beautiful, and much closer in weight to my original pair. I don't think they are heavier though. I'll have to get a digital scale and weigh the two pair to see how close in weight they are. Thank you. Sincerely, Douglas S
Greg P. . …I use my weapons for traditional kobudo not for show. I have every confidence that the nunchuku will meet the usual flawless standard your products represent. Thanks.
Foster S. Brian, this staff is beautifully made. straight and clean and strong, a beautiful piece of craftsmanship. so well done , my kung fu people are going to want to know who made this. and I'm going to tell them about you. thank you so much for your integrity and good work
Gail M. Just wanted to say thank you for making Shane's bo and to let you know he's really happy with it.
Chris B. Hey Brian. Received the nunchaku. Excellent craftsmanship. Well done. Thanks, Chris B. Omaha, NE
Gregory P. …You are the Jared’s of Kobudo for sure.
Todd P. Brian, Received the jo today. It's beautiful. Will get some great workouts with it. Thanks so much.
Ed S. My custom Tonfas are sweet.
Cyna K. The eagle has landed. It's real nice, thanks man.
Anthony D. Brian, THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL! THANK YOU!
Johanne R. Bonjour Brian, I just got my Bo. It his beautiful and light. You can be sure that tonight at the dojo people will be flabbergasted by the beauty of your work. Tu es un artiste dans l'âme. True Artist you are Brian. Again, for the first night, this Bo will sleep between me and Laurent. LOL. Merci beaucoup! Johanne une kobudoka. Xx
John M. Hey Brian, Just letting you know that I received the Jo staff yesterday. EXCELLENT workmanship my man, thank you. I've been doing kata today just trying to get accustomed to the weight of the staff. My forearms are burning already. I’ll be doing some kata with an Uke soon and I'll send you some video so you can see your handi-work AT WORK. Thanks again, John M
John H. Hi Brian, Thank you so much. They are very well made and looking very nice. I will definitely order from you for my next weapons. Thanks, JH
Randy B. Dear Brian , The weapons arrived this morning and I could not be happier they are beautiful. Great craftsmanship Thank you Yours in Aiki, Randy B
Dennis D. Absolutely BEAUTIFUL !! Thank you Brian for doing such a perfect job on order # 610 !! I'm looking forward to many hours of fun filled practice with my nunchaku and tonfa ......Thank you !! sincerely dennis
Gretchen S. TORII WEAPONS are top notch and Brian stands behind his work. My daughter loves her tonfas and bo staff by Torii.
Marty C. I can hardly wait. There is soo much more control with your design when I used the ones at URKA in Missouri. If people don't like how typical tonfa feel and dismiss it as a weapon, They will reconsider after working with yours. They definitely ignited a fire inside me. Thank you for your contribution to the world….
......I just got them today. WOW! I couldn't be happier! Techniques that I STRUGGLE with are as easy as a flip of the wrist and the tonfa are SMOOTH... They make me look like I know what I am doing. LOL. Thank you Thank you Thank you. Definitely my weapon of choice.
Ron H. I just received my new custom Tonfa and had to tell you how happy I am with your work. I will be showing these off tomorrow morning at training! And I will spread the business cards you included all around the dojo. Domo arigato!
Kacy K. I just received my Tanbo yesterday and they are gorgeous! Great craftsmanship. Thanks so much. I'll be looking to order a Jo from you in the near future.
Laurent D. Wow! Wow! and Wow! Magnificient bos, just delivered to us!!!! Just the right feel, just the right weight, ... just the right everything! Works of art! Thank you my friend! We'll work with them come Monday morning, with great pride (we're like kids on Christmas morning!!!!!!!).I suspect Chad will order (soon) tonfas for himself! Merci encore une fois!
Chadwick D. Received our Bo's today. Very nice and great workmanship. Thank you and definitely pass out the business cards. Next will be the tonfa's.
Jorge R. The new grips are definitely better for my hand. I used them with no problem despite my persistent bone bruise. Thank you for redoing them for me!
George R. - Baltimore, Md. I just want to thank you Brian for the beautiful Ipe jo staff and tanbos. They are absolutely perfect, just exactly what I wanted. Your craftsmanship is beyond measure. I will definitely recommend you to my friends. PS: I don't know much about the tonfa, but if I ever buy one I'm contacting you. : )
Brandon L. Good morning Brian, I received the tonfa and man! they are even better in person than in the pictures. They are smooth to use and balanced well. I really appreciate your craftsmanship. Thank you again
Las H. I got the new tapered octagon laminated jo this weekend, and WOW! I absolutely love it. I couldn't put it down. Thanks for finally making one for me. I will be ordering another one soon for the students to use. Thanks so much for the nunchaku also!
Mark and Desiree S Brian, Desiree won first place in weapons yesterday. this was her first tournament with the new tongs she got a lot of comments on how good they looked. she put Torii weapons out there. thank you for the quality and good looking weapon. Thank you
Darin M Friday 4/24/15: I picked up the order this morning. The tanbo are beautiful. It was worth the wait. Thank you very much. You are a great craftsman. I appreciate the trouble you went through to make and complete my request. I'll be sure to order from you again.
Chris B. Omaha, NE. Hi Brian, Received the tanbo today. They are top-notch. Thanks for your hard work and excellent craftsmanship.
Debbie RC Hi Brian. Got my sons Bo yesterday. It's beautiful; Impeccable craftsmanship, flawless finish and so strong and sturdy. We are extremely happy with it. Thank you for getting it to us so quickly. Your weapons are beautiful. We are very impressed. You are definitely our “go-to" weapons guy.
Darin M. I got my order on Saturday 2/7/15. I was happily surprised by what I saw when I opened the box. The pair of tanbo's looks terrific.
Cris B. Brian, My tonfa arrived today. I have to say these are just stunning and handle perfectly. I am very impressed with them. I'm sorry if I've been a difficult customer. I just get very nervous spending this much money on something online and getting it shipped. Thank you for putting up with my dumb questions. I couldn't have been happier with the way these turned out. Thank you, Cris B
Ronny M. Thanks Brian I love my new tonfas, they look good and fit good. Your workmanship is excellent.
Sensei. Received the items. In addition to their aesthetic beauty, they handle great. The weight and balance of the tonfa entice you to train even harder. In old Japanese the word is "joto des" finest quality. Looking forward to the nunchaku. Let me know when they ship. Domo arigato. Sensei
Matt P. My tonfa arrived today - they feel (and look) terrific! I applaud your high standard of craftsmanship, and am looking forward to training with these for years to come. Will definitely be referring you to others when they ask me where I got such a magnificent pair - thank you!
Cody T. Hey Brian, just letting you know that I received my tonfa today. Both pair are excellent, very smooth action. My wife is definitely excited about getting a pair for herself. I'm interested to see how her bo is going to turn out. Thank you for the great craftsmanship.
Adrian W. Hi Brian, I received my tonfa and I LOVE THEM! I would forsee some future orders from guys!
Lionel J. It arrived this afternoon. It is beautiful and very well made. I am glad I chose it over a Shureido. Thanks for getting it out to me in time.
Bud M. I have five sets now, and have not picked up another set since getting these........they are already my "Go To" set......and yes they really are that good! I would suggest to anyone who is thinking about a custom set to try these.....in the wood of your choice of course!
David B. Got the bo today. That is absolutely the most beautifully crafted wood I have ever seen. Excellent work Brian. I cant thank you enough.
Ken K. Just received my order and I'm speechless. These are amazing! I can't wait to show the other students quality and craftsmanship of your work! Thanks again! I'm sure this won't be my last order. I look forward to doing
business with you again! (email from Ken)
"I have the pleasure of owning one of these sets and I can hardly begin to tell you how happy I am. If you're using
the run-of-the-mill karate mart/depot tonfa, start thinking about replacing them with a set of these. You won't be sorry. Stop fighting your cheap tonfa and get a pair that will become part of your body while you train."
(Ken's post to our Facebook page)
Ken H Received order this morning. I've done carpentry most of my life, and appreciate good woodworking. Fine workmanship. Dimensions perfect. Wood gorgeous. Many thanks,
Dale M. Best weapon I have ever seen or felt! Mine just came today and I love it! Can't wait to order custom tonfa soon.
Sam W. I've ordered tonfa and staff weapons from you in the past. The tonfa that you made me are in a totally different class from those sold by the big box martial arts stores. In fact, of the few of us that train with tonfa at our dojo, another guy used mine and promptly ordered a set from you. The tonfa you make are absolutely superior to anything I've used.
TC. Hey Brian, Just wanted to say thanks for the great work on the staff and getting it here on time! I was very pleased with how it came out and really appreciate your accommodating the fast turnaround. I'll have my daughter like you on Facebook! I'll order from you again. Thank you.
David C. Brian, we received our order today. Fantastic workmanship, very pleased. Thank You for the prompt service on a Custom order.
Terumi I. I like to say BIG THANK YOU for your fantastic service and good quality products! I am really pleased to get my tonfa and would recommend your products to everyone!!
Michael O. Brian, I wanted to inform you that I received the tonfa today. Wow they are gorgeous. In my 35 yrs of training, those are the nicest tonfa I have seen. Thanks so much. I love them and cannot wait to break them in.
Bill S. Received the tonfa yesterday. They are beautiful. Great job on the workmanship and great job on the customer service. Thank you Brian!
V. Love Arrived today, excellent craftmanship, thanks, I will be ordering more.
Lars H. Once again i am stunned. You make incredible weapons. The tonfa are stunning. I am sure you will get some orders from some of the other karate people in my group. Thanks again,
Kevin C. Hey Brian, I recieved my Tonfa about a while back and just got around to finally tell you that I am just amazed at the craftmanship that you put into them! I could'nt be more pleased with everything! I really liked that I spoke with you directly and you got every measurement and everything PERFECT! I just wanted to say thank you for such perfection! Thanks Brian!
Lars H. I got the Bo's yesterday. They are fantastic. I really appreciate it, and plan on buying alot more items from you. The octagon Bo is a perfect size and weight. It has plenty of mass, but fly's thru the air quickly doing kata. Thanks!
Bob D. You may not remember, but I purchased a pair of hickory tuifa earlier this year. They are still performing well, and my abilities have greatly improved since I started working with them. Last month the International Isshinryu Karate Association held a Kobudo Review session for the tuifa, and many present had their favorite weapons with them. Those that tried your tuifa were really impressed with the balance and ease of handling of the weapon...
Sam C. My tonfas arrived today and they are great. It is clear that these are of very high quality. I am very pleased with the hickory/Goncalo Alves combination. I appreciate quality and these tonfas appear top shelf. Thanks. And thanks for the yawara too. Is it purple heart? I'll probably order a couple other items from you in the next month or two.
Will P. (RE Chinese Tonfa) Hi, Brian!! HOLY SMOKES!!! These are UNBELIEVABLE!!! What a masterful job! These are just so... I am speechless...Needless to say, I am incredibly impressed. I will be pushing these for you - hard. I hope you receive many orders (and re-orders). All the best, my friend! Keep in touch.
Mike R. Hello Brian, I got my Ipe Jo today and it is beyond beautiful in craftmanship and material choice.
It has the feeling of a powerful "live" weapon. The Jo came out of the box and as soon as I unwrapped it and saw the laser engraved logo and quality of workmanship it was spinnning at high speeds in my kitchen! (I dropped it within a few seconds and recovered it off my tile floor and it had hardly a scar.) I love the reality of working a Jo in confined spaces, but that is just me. I cant say Thank you for putting so much of yourself into your work. "Deadly Artwork" and Worth every penny. Thanks Again, MR
Ted B. Hi Brian, I’m incredibly impressed with the Tonfa, thanks so much, they are beautiful and the laser engraving is amazing. I see what you mean by the Ipe grain, beautiful and the fit is perfect, I couldn't be happier! I can see myself as a return customer, very happy. Best regards Ted
Patrick Y. My staff arrived earlier to day and I love it! It's well crafted and balanced! Keep up the great craftsmanship! 😀
Dayne. Hi Brian,
Just checking the status of the Tunfa from this order. I received the nunchaku and they are amazing! Just checking to see if the Tunfa are still being made or if there was a shipping issue.
Thanks! And again, these nunchaku are incredible- my wife even likes to just look at and hold them!
-Dayne
Roland W. Hello Brian, I purchased a bo staff for my son and tonfas for myself in the past from your company. We are still in love with the purchase. Can you tell me what oil we use to maintain the weapons or how to maintain them. Also I am inquiring if you make EKU (oar bo staff)/ please advise. Thank you
Jessica F. They just arrived and they are gorgeous!!! Thank you!
Christopher B. I just wanted to let you know that I did receive the tonfa. Thank you very much for your hard work. They look and feel amazing.
Dave B Brian, The Bo was for my son, and he is in love with it. He already had one of your jo's and refers to it as his 'Precious". He has already used it in practice for Kata and is looking forward to using it in his First Dan test next year. Thank you, Dave B.
Paul H. Received it today. Excellent work, thanks.
Cat G. Tonfa arrived!!! They are gorgeous
The craftsmanship is really something. Lives up to my expectations and then some 😊
Josh M. I wanted to wait a full week of working with the tonfa before writing. They are awesome! The handles fit me much better than my old pair. You worked some magic on those. I really appreciate the effort. Several of the people I train with really like the tonfa as well. I do have one question. You had mentioned in a prior email about oiling them up. My question is what kind of maintenance will I need to do on these to keep them in good condition? I do understand that the climate in Pittsburgh is not as arid as Phoenix. Thank you, Josh M,
James S. Thanks, Brian. We received them in great shape and are impressed with the quality. Can you tell me how often and what type of oil should be re-applied to these?
Bobby A. Absolutely perfect for me. Feels and looks good. Thank you sir
Bryan G. I have received the Tonfa ,awesome craftsmanship..I will be paying for the Bo this coming Friday,thanks ..
H Jonathan P. Hi Brian this is Jonathan P, Christiana P’s husband I’m just calling to let you know that I received a pair of tonfa you made it and they're absolutely beautiful I love them and you get a really good job and I thank you so much for that. My birthday is tomorrow so I got them just in time. All right thank you __ give me a call back if you get this message all right bye…”
Susan M.…Excellent. Thanks, I just wanted to make sure it was not lost in mail. The tonfas are wonderful - son loves them. Nice job!!
Nona H. OH MY GOODNESS! Received my Tonfa last night, perfect fit! Thank you. Lighter in color than I expected but beautifully crafted! Started testing my grip and release (serious issue for me) when my husband laughingly took them away and said, “Dinner first then tonfa”! Nona
Richard R. My tonfa were delivered today. I just wanted to tell you that the pictures on your website do not do your work justice. These are a beautiful and functional set of weapons. I could not be happier with them. I'll be leaving a review on you website soon and I think I'll be offering a bo from you as well.
Thank you, Rich S.R.
Kelly H. I wanted to let you know I just received my Tonfa and they are absolutely beautiful! I couldn’t be happier, thank you so much 😊
Peter V. Hello Brian, Order received and have worked out several times with these tonfa. Superb quality. This is my 3rd pair, one pair broken, one pair never felt right. (by others) Yours are super fast in performing my form, and the joinery looks really solid. You get what you pay for I think. I am 63 years old, and don't intend on ever requiring another pair after practicing with these. Let me know if you ever want a testimonial or recommendation..
Thanks - In Budo Peter V., Nidan, Uechi-ryu karate.
Kelly H. I received my tonfa and I absolutely love them. Thank you so much. I may be back for a custom Bo in the near future.
Toni M. Thank you, thank you! The tonfa are wonderful - they feel really great in my hands. I just used my bo for the first time, too, and it's awesome to have one that isn't too long. I think the width is going to be just fine - I sometimes use one of the dojo bos that is a bit thinner (but too long). The workmanship is beautiful. I am very glad to have ordered from you. Sincerely, Toni M.
Brian, I thought you might like to know that my sensei and other black belts thought the bo and tonfa were fantastic, too! Thanks again, Toni
Byron P. Hi Brian, I just received my tonfa. They are gorgeous. Thank you so much for everything.
Correggio P. Staff and Tanbo pair delivered today. They are awesome and well worth the wait. Thank you!
Christopher R. Thank you again. The bo is great!
Dayne F. Just letting you know I got them and they are absolutely amazing! They look great but they feel incredible... these make my Shureido feel like sloppy beginner garbage. I love the weight and balance, they feel like they stick to my forearm and spin powerfully... I see another pair in the future... thanks — these are great! -Dayne
Brian K. Everything is great. Thanks, Brian!
Jim S. Good Day Brian, I received the tanbo and yawara recently. They look great. I really love the way the tanbo feel, very substantial. I expect I will order some more in the near future. Thanks Again, Jim
Kevin M. Excellent work my friend. Although I dont hold out much hope I was wondering if it would be possible to get a 36", 1.5", octagonal hanbo in Lignum Vitae.
Alex B. Hi Brian, I've just received my new Tonfas and I am just so impressed with how they feel and swing. I'll be in touch before too long to get another pair and possibly talk more about the Kusarigama. Just, thank you, these are amazing! Very best regards, Alex
Will D Brain--Just got the Jo. It’s a work of art. Spectacular! Thank you very much.
Johnny G When i received your gift yesterday i had butterflies 🦋 i was extremely excited,
a few years ago i walked the nakasento trail in Japan and on top of a mountain at 9 k feet a stoped in at the shrine " torii pass" I am blessed to b in possession of your art, best Johnny
Maria G. The nunchakus are absolutely perfect! I so appreciate your prompt response and your workmanship. I know Sari will be thrilled as well. I'm in the middle between Ray and Sari. My face is happy happy with your bo. Sari is struggling a bit with her huge and very heavy bo. Soon, she'll be happy happy joy joy like me. Again, you are fantastic!
Pete E. Hello Brian, Thank you so much for the craftsmanship and expertise in creating the bo. The laminated woods look fantastic. The octagonal shape makes it easy to grip. And of course, it’s perfectly balanced. I will treasure it for many years. Best, Pete
James W. Got them. They are very nice. In the near future I will probably be looking at getting a pair of your tonfa. Thank you James
Ryan T. I received these yesterday. Just want to say nice work. They’re great.
Andrew W. Hi Brian, Glad to see the order is moving forward. I have purchased weapons from you before. You do exceptional work. I have been involved with martial arts for 40 years, and nobody that Ive seen is putting out a higher quality product. Much of the market is cheap junk.
Kenny M. Brian: I like too start off by saying that you do great work, and in the 45 years I have been working with nunchaku they are two of the best sets that I have ever had.
Sebastian K. It's me again, my weapons have arrived and they were well worth the wait. I love them so much and you did an amazing job with them. I am pretty sure I will be ordering a tanto and a bokken from you in the near future. I was just wondering a few things about them…
David H. Incredible craftsmanship. I've found none better.
Will D. Just got my Bo. Love it. Thank you very much!
Ryan T. Brian, I just received my Tonfas and just wanted to say I'm super-pleased with how they turned out. The craftsmanship and fit are great. Very nice work! I'm very happy with them.
I just placed an order for a set of nunchaku. Attached is the art file (same as before). Thanks!
Amy B. The jo got delivered late tonight. It is STUNNING! Jacob will love it. I can't wait for Christmas morning. Thank you so much. Everything looks amazing. Have a wonderful Christmas and holiday season! Amy…..He loves it! Thank you so much! He doesn't want anyone else touching it. Lol. Have a wonderful Christmas. Thank you for the amazing work you did!
Brett D. Mr. Berka, I was wondering, do you think this bo will arrive before Christmas? It is a gift for my brother. Also, I absolutely love the tonfa you made for me this past summer. They are perfect! Thank you.
David H. Just won a National Tournament with Hamahiga No Tuifa. Those handles are a real game changer. The control is second to none.
Mariska H. Hi Brian. The tonfas have arrived and are very beautiful and feel good in my hands. Totally worth the waiting! Thank you very much. Mariska. (Netherlands)
David H. Your handles are by far the very best on the market today. The form fitting allows for superior control which is vital for Tuifajutsu. You the Man Brian. I support your weapons and l use them daily. Yours are superior. No brag just fact.
Charlie D. Hello, I was finally able to get my hands on those tonfa this weekend. Really nice work. You really nailed those handles, the shape is perfect and super smooth. The replicas are really nice. With the denser wood, they feel a bit heftier than the originals but they have that same great balance and feel incredibly solid. Anyone I’ve shown them to so far have told me they are the best tonfas they’ve ever felt.
Kara A. I meant to write when the bo showed up; it is lovely. Thank you for your efforts on it, everyone at the dojo has asked me where it is from and I am happy to tell them. :)
Nate C. Hi Brian, We’ve been traveling a ton of late so I hadn’t had a chance to tell you how much we love the Tonfa you made for Cristian. We are so impressed with the quality of your design and craftsmanship! These tonfa have improved my son’s Kobudo (weapons kata) significantly...both in the grip and in the speed of his spins. Plus, the just really look cool.
Thanks again for your wonderful product!!
Regards, Nate
Kim S. We received the Bo today. Thank you, my son loves it.
Matt C. I just wanted to say thanks for the work you did on my tonfas. They turned out even better than I had imagined. The feel and weight are perfect. You are definitely a talented craftsman. I will definitely recommend you to some of my co-instructors.
Kevin B. Brian, I just wanted to send you a note to let you know that my wife and love our new tonfas. They are so much better than the old clunky ones that we have. Great product! Thanks, Kevin
Mr. H. Just received tonfa love them thanks again for all you do
Ervin T. Hi, just received the octagonal ipe/jatoba/ipe bo the other day. LOVE it. You do some great quality work.
Lisa B. The bo arrived today and he said it’s perfect! Thank you!
Erik D. Brian, I received my order… they are great. Thank you for your skill in making these. I would like to order a second nanchaku… replicate of the one below. If you could build that order and email me the link for payment, I’d appreciate it. Thanks, ~Erik
Bob N. Hello Brian, I received the cane today. I wanted to pay you a compliment... Very nice work, I'm happy with my purchase. I was wondering if the wood is stained or is this the natural color of jatoba. Best regards, Bob N.
Michael P. H., Sorry forgot to reply, I received it and I am very happy and impressed with your work. perhaps a more sharp colour contrast between the woods may have made the aesthetic look sharper but that was my choice. others here in Canada are liking it and they may order as well but most are younger and not looking to invest in the higher quality yet.
Henderson. Hello Brian I received Tonfa today and they look great , i will soon be ordering another set along with some of my students. Thanks again Henderson
Wayne H. Hi, The Tonfa’s have arrived and wow they are amazing what a lot of work and care you have placed in theses.
Jonathan B. I ordered a pair of custom tonfa from Torii. They exceeded my already high expectations in every respect. They are perfectly balanced, perfectly weighted, and absolutely beautiful. I whole-heartedly recommend these weapons.
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Brian, I love my tunkwa so much. I want to order a bo... What shall I do? Cheers, Jonathan
John B. Thought you would like to know that John won the 2018 AAU Gold Medal/National Championship for 13 year old short kobudo using your tonfa…And the tonfa performed flawlessly thank you
Mason B
Hi Brian, The Bo order arrived on Friday. I have many Bo from Shureido and several handmade from famous Okinawan bo makers. I'm being honest when I say that the ones you sent me are among the best. Outstanding work, sir. I'll be proud to present these to my teachers in okinawa later this month.
I'd also like to post about them on FB/instagram if you don't mind. Thanks again.
Pete E. Many thanks Brian. The jo arrived today is great shape. It's beautiful and I love the grip that the octagonal design yields. I can't wait to swing it where I have open space. Many thanks for the expert craftsmanship. I'll be keeping you in mind when I'm ready to upgrade my tonfa.
Kelly C. They are stunning. Thank you.
Richard R. Received my tonfas today they're absolutely beautiful, very nice work. Thank you so much!
Ray G. We got the bos on Friday, they are beautiful and you are a fine craftsman.
Ray S. Got it ! Totally pleased it is awesome. Thank you very much
James R. Brian, they arrived yesterday. So far just testing them out they are perfect! Thank you so much, they were definitely worth the wait.
Patrick K. Beyond expectations, absolutely beautiful, Thank You!
Shari W. Brian, I wanted to let you know the bo arrived and it is absolutely beautiful -- a real work of art. My husband is thrilled. He said he won't be surprised if you get more orders from the dojo where he studies. Thank you! Best, Shari
Janet P. Received my leopardwood tonfa. They came just as requested - fantastic craftsmanship. Brian has also made me two laminated jos. I will be ordering from him again
Mark G. Hi Brian, I got the cane, I love it!!! Thank you, beautiful work, and before Christmas. Have a great holiday, Mark
Bill S. Bo arrived today it is very very nice thank you
Marshall B. just received the order today. they are flawless! i couldn't be happier with them, the quality is outstanding. i also noticed you sent them 3 day air, the upgrade in shipping is greatly appreciated. these were well worth the wait, and the wait wasn't bad. thanks again!
Bernard L. B. Allo Brian, I received my Tonfas this morning and I am very happy with the result, they have a nice maneuverability. Now I cannot wait to receive my Bo (order #802) and I wonder if you can make me a pair of Kama (unsharpened). Thank you again for your good work.
Cris B. Hello, My karate brother, Hank K., presented me this evening with an incredible octagonal bo that you made. I just wanted to say thank you for continuing to amaze me with these awesome, beautiful weapons. I have a pair of tonfa, nunchuka, jo, and now a bo from you. Incredible!! Feels so good in my hands and is balanced very nicely. I love it! Thank you so much! Cris B.
Greg P. Joto des (old Japanese for finest quality). Brian the wait revealed a tonfa set that far exceeds anything you have placed on your website. I cannot describe my amazement when I unwrapped the package...beautiful. Domo arigato gosaimas. Sensei.
Shihan. We received tonfas. They are superb. Thank you. Shihan JFL
Eric W. Hi Brian, Just received my tonfa. They are phenomenal!! You did a great job! Thank you so much! Eric
Justin H. Hi Brian, I just received the bo. It's absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for your craftsmanship! I'm really looking forward to practicing when I get home. It's more beautiful than I imagined :) Are there any additional steps to care for the bo I should be aware of? Any sort of maintenance or specific storage you'd recommend? Thanks again for your work :) Cheers, Justin
Angel S. Thank you, just got it today , beautiful. Ill make sure to let my ryute family know where it came from!
Sarah E. Hi Brian, Just letting you know my new weapons arrived here today. They are absolutely beautiful, particular the custom cane. The grain and depth in the wood are absolutely stunning and it feels great. Thanks again for your wonderful custom work. Thanks Sarah E
Chris S. I received it today. Awesome!!!! Respectfully, Chris S
Douglas S. Hello Brian, Received the nunchaku today. They are beautiful, and much closer in weight to my original pair. I don't think they are heavier though. I'll have to get a digital scale and weigh the two pair to see how close in weight they are. Thank you. Sincerely, Douglas S
Greg P. . …I use my weapons for traditional kobudo not for show. I have every confidence that the nunchuku will meet the usual flawless standard your products represent. Thanks.
Foster S. Brian, this staff is beautifully made. straight and clean and strong, a beautiful piece of craftsmanship. so well done , my kung fu people are going to want to know who made this. and I'm going to tell them about you. thank you so much for your integrity and good work
Gail M. Just wanted to say thank you for making Shane's bo and to let you know he's really happy with it.
Chris B. Hey Brian. Received the nunchaku. Excellent craftsmanship. Well done. Thanks, Chris B. Omaha, NE
Gregory P. …You are the Jared’s of Kobudo for sure.
Todd P. Brian, Received the jo today. It's beautiful. Will get some great workouts with it. Thanks so much.
Ed S. My custom Tonfas are sweet.
Cyna K. The eagle has landed. It's real nice, thanks man.
Anthony D. Brian, THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL! THANK YOU!
Johanne R. Bonjour Brian, I just got my Bo. It his beautiful and light. You can be sure that tonight at the dojo people will be flabbergasted by the beauty of your work. Tu es un artiste dans l'âme. True Artist you are Brian. Again, for the first night, this Bo will sleep between me and Laurent. LOL. Merci beaucoup! Johanne une kobudoka. Xx
John M. Hey Brian, Just letting you know that I received the Jo staff yesterday. EXCELLENT workmanship my man, thank you. I've been doing kata today just trying to get accustomed to the weight of the staff. My forearms are burning already. I’ll be doing some kata with an Uke soon and I'll send you some video so you can see your handi-work AT WORK. Thanks again, John M
John H. Hi Brian, Thank you so much. They are very well made and looking very nice. I will definitely order from you for my next weapons. Thanks, JH
Randy B. Dear Brian , The weapons arrived this morning and I could not be happier they are beautiful. Great craftsmanship Thank you Yours in Aiki, Randy B
Dennis D. Absolutely BEAUTIFUL !! Thank you Brian for doing such a perfect job on order # 610 !! I'm looking forward to many hours of fun filled practice with my nunchaku and tonfa ......Thank you !! sincerely dennis
Gretchen S. TORII WEAPONS are top notch and Brian stands behind his work. My daughter loves her tonfas and bo staff by Torii.
Marty C. I can hardly wait. There is soo much more control with your design when I used the ones at URKA in Missouri. If people don't like how typical tonfa feel and dismiss it as a weapon, They will reconsider after working with yours. They definitely ignited a fire inside me. Thank you for your contribution to the world….
......I just got them today. WOW! I couldn't be happier! Techniques that I STRUGGLE with are as easy as a flip of the wrist and the tonfa are SMOOTH... They make me look like I know what I am doing. LOL. Thank you Thank you Thank you. Definitely my weapon of choice.
Ron H. I just received my new custom Tonfa and had to tell you how happy I am with your work. I will be showing these off tomorrow morning at training! And I will spread the business cards you included all around the dojo. Domo arigato!
Kacy K. I just received my Tanbo yesterday and they are gorgeous! Great craftsmanship. Thanks so much. I'll be looking to order a Jo from you in the near future.
Laurent D. Wow! Wow! and Wow! Magnificient bos, just delivered to us!!!! Just the right feel, just the right weight, ... just the right everything! Works of art! Thank you my friend! We'll work with them come Monday morning, with great pride (we're like kids on Christmas morning!!!!!!!).I suspect Chad will order (soon) tonfas for himself! Merci encore une fois!
Chadwick D. Received our Bo's today. Very nice and great workmanship. Thank you and definitely pass out the business cards. Next will be the tonfa's.
Jorge R. The new grips are definitely better for my hand. I used them with no problem despite my persistent bone bruise. Thank you for redoing them for me!
George R. - Baltimore, Md. I just want to thank you Brian for the beautiful Ipe jo staff and tanbos. They are absolutely perfect, just exactly what I wanted. Your craftsmanship is beyond measure. I will definitely recommend you to my friends. PS: I don't know much about the tonfa, but if I ever buy one I'm contacting you. : )
Brandon L. Good morning Brian, I received the tonfa and man! they are even better in person than in the pictures. They are smooth to use and balanced well. I really appreciate your craftsmanship. Thank you again
Las H. I got the new tapered octagon laminated jo this weekend, and WOW! I absolutely love it. I couldn't put it down. Thanks for finally making one for me. I will be ordering another one soon for the students to use. Thanks so much for the nunchaku also!
Mark and Desiree S Brian, Desiree won first place in weapons yesterday. this was her first tournament with the new tongs she got a lot of comments on how good they looked. she put Torii weapons out there. thank you for the quality and good looking weapon. Thank you
Darin M Friday 4/24/15: I picked up the order this morning. The tanbo are beautiful. It was worth the wait. Thank you very much. You are a great craftsman. I appreciate the trouble you went through to make and complete my request. I'll be sure to order from you again.
Chris B. Omaha, NE. Hi Brian, Received the tanbo today. They are top-notch. Thanks for your hard work and excellent craftsmanship.
Debbie RC Hi Brian. Got my sons Bo yesterday. It's beautiful; Impeccable craftsmanship, flawless finish and so strong and sturdy. We are extremely happy with it. Thank you for getting it to us so quickly. Your weapons are beautiful. We are very impressed. You are definitely our “go-to" weapons guy.
Darin M. I got my order on Saturday 2/7/15. I was happily surprised by what I saw when I opened the box. The pair of tanbo's looks terrific.
Cris B. Brian, My tonfa arrived today. I have to say these are just stunning and handle perfectly. I am very impressed with them. I'm sorry if I've been a difficult customer. I just get very nervous spending this much money on something online and getting it shipped. Thank you for putting up with my dumb questions. I couldn't have been happier with the way these turned out. Thank you, Cris B
Ronny M. Thanks Brian I love my new tonfas, they look good and fit good. Your workmanship is excellent.
Sensei. Received the items. In addition to their aesthetic beauty, they handle great. The weight and balance of the tonfa entice you to train even harder. In old Japanese the word is "joto des" finest quality. Looking forward to the nunchaku. Let me know when they ship. Domo arigato. Sensei
Matt P. My tonfa arrived today - they feel (and look) terrific! I applaud your high standard of craftsmanship, and am looking forward to training with these for years to come. Will definitely be referring you to others when they ask me where I got such a magnificent pair - thank you!
Cody T. Hey Brian, just letting you know that I received my tonfa today. Both pair are excellent, very smooth action. My wife is definitely excited about getting a pair for herself. I'm interested to see how her bo is going to turn out. Thank you for the great craftsmanship.
Adrian W. Hi Brian, I received my tonfa and I LOVE THEM! I would forsee some future orders from guys!
Lionel J. It arrived this afternoon. It is beautiful and very well made. I am glad I chose it over a Shureido. Thanks for getting it out to me in time.
Bud M. I have five sets now, and have not picked up another set since getting these........they are already my "Go To" set......and yes they really are that good! I would suggest to anyone who is thinking about a custom set to try these.....in the wood of your choice of course!
David B. Got the bo today. That is absolutely the most beautifully crafted wood I have ever seen. Excellent work Brian. I cant thank you enough.
Ken K. Just received my order and I'm speechless. These are amazing! I can't wait to show the other students quality and craftsmanship of your work! Thanks again! I'm sure this won't be my last order. I look forward to doing
business with you again! (email from Ken)
"I have the pleasure of owning one of these sets and I can hardly begin to tell you how happy I am. If you're using
the run-of-the-mill karate mart/depot tonfa, start thinking about replacing them with a set of these. You won't be sorry. Stop fighting your cheap tonfa and get a pair that will become part of your body while you train."
(Ken's post to our Facebook page)
Ken H Received order this morning. I've done carpentry most of my life, and appreciate good woodworking. Fine workmanship. Dimensions perfect. Wood gorgeous. Many thanks,
Dale M. Best weapon I have ever seen or felt! Mine just came today and I love it! Can't wait to order custom tonfa soon.
Sam W. I've ordered tonfa and staff weapons from you in the past. The tonfa that you made me are in a totally different class from those sold by the big box martial arts stores. In fact, of the few of us that train with tonfa at our dojo, another guy used mine and promptly ordered a set from you. The tonfa you make are absolutely superior to anything I've used.
TC. Hey Brian, Just wanted to say thanks for the great work on the staff and getting it here on time! I was very pleased with how it came out and really appreciate your accommodating the fast turnaround. I'll have my daughter like you on Facebook! I'll order from you again. Thank you.
David C. Brian, we received our order today. Fantastic workmanship, very pleased. Thank You for the prompt service on a Custom order.
Terumi I. I like to say BIG THANK YOU for your fantastic service and good quality products! I am really pleased to get my tonfa and would recommend your products to everyone!!
Michael O. Brian, I wanted to inform you that I received the tonfa today. Wow they are gorgeous. In my 35 yrs of training, those are the nicest tonfa I have seen. Thanks so much. I love them and cannot wait to break them in.
Bill S. Received the tonfa yesterday. They are beautiful. Great job on the workmanship and great job on the customer service. Thank you Brian!
V. Love Arrived today, excellent craftmanship, thanks, I will be ordering more.
Lars H. Once again i am stunned. You make incredible weapons. The tonfa are stunning. I am sure you will get some orders from some of the other karate people in my group. Thanks again,
Kevin C. Hey Brian, I recieved my Tonfa about a while back and just got around to finally tell you that I am just amazed at the craftmanship that you put into them! I could'nt be more pleased with everything! I really liked that I spoke with you directly and you got every measurement and everything PERFECT! I just wanted to say thank you for such perfection! Thanks Brian!
Lars H. I got the Bo's yesterday. They are fantastic. I really appreciate it, and plan on buying alot more items from you. The octagon Bo is a perfect size and weight. It has plenty of mass, but fly's thru the air quickly doing kata. Thanks!
Bob D. You may not remember, but I purchased a pair of hickory tuifa earlier this year. They are still performing well, and my abilities have greatly improved since I started working with them. Last month the International Isshinryu Karate Association held a Kobudo Review session for the tuifa, and many present had their favorite weapons with them. Those that tried your tuifa were really impressed with the balance and ease of handling of the weapon...
Sam C. My tonfas arrived today and they are great. It is clear that these are of very high quality. I am very pleased with the hickory/Goncalo Alves combination. I appreciate quality and these tonfas appear top shelf. Thanks. And thanks for the yawara too. Is it purple heart? I'll probably order a couple other items from you in the next month or two.
Will P. (RE Chinese Tonfa) Hi, Brian!! HOLY SMOKES!!! These are UNBELIEVABLE!!! What a masterful job! These are just so... I am speechless...Needless to say, I am incredibly impressed. I will be pushing these for you - hard. I hope you receive many orders (and re-orders). All the best, my friend! Keep in touch.
Mike R. Hello Brian, I got my Ipe Jo today and it is beyond beautiful in craftmanship and material choice.
It has the feeling of a powerful "live" weapon. The Jo came out of the box and as soon as I unwrapped it and saw the laser engraved logo and quality of workmanship it was spinnning at high speeds in my kitchen! (I dropped it within a few seconds and recovered it off my tile floor and it had hardly a scar.) I love the reality of working a Jo in confined spaces, but that is just me. I cant say Thank you for putting so much of yourself into your work. "Deadly Artwork" and Worth every penny. Thanks Again, MR
Shobukan Martial Arts. If you haven't held a pair of Torii tonfa you are missing out. I personally own a pair and they are great. If you use tonfa these are well worth the price. I will not use anything else.
Craig N. The custom made tonfa that I received from Torii were exceptional. They were made exactly to my specifications and delivered within two weeks which is a very reasonable amount of time considering the quality and time that went into them. They seem to have a little different balance than your typical Shureido tonfa, but the balance difference was for the good. I would recommend these tonfa any day over the other leading brands. They are very strong and very very fast. I received nothing but courteous customer service and a great product. I will definitely be ordering other products from Torii Wood in the very near future.
Allen L. Update: Just got the Tonfa. They look, feel, and handle better than I expected... or exactly as I'd want a Tonfa to handle! Love your work. Time to go practice! Best, Allen
Larry C. The absolute best in wooden weapons. The highest quality work I have seen.
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These are some of the very best craftsmanship and design, weight, balanced works of art I have ever practiced with. And I have worked for one of the best weapons smiths in the world.
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I will be practicing all evening but I can tell you now that your work is fantastic. I have made weapons and have worked in all the exotic woods your work is superb.
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Well so far it is a dream the amount of control is fantastic. Worked through a couple of forms this evening with very little hesitation to get used the the balance difference and weight from my old cheapy ones I have banged all to hell. But once I got used to the shift and the grip is so great to control. I would not have thought of all the choices you have it is a really great design from a weapons master perspective.
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The design is superb for the use not just in practice but as a weapon.
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The absolute best I have ever worked with, bar none.
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Best damn wooden weapons I have ever practiced with, ever.
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Best Tonfa in the world
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There are no finer wood weapons I have ever touched and worked with than those of Torii Wood Weapons.
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These are some of the very best craftsmanship and design, weight, balanced works of art I have ever practiced with. And I have worked for one of the best weapons smiths in the world.
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I will be practicing all evening but I can tell you now that your work is fantastic. I have made weapons and have worked in all the exotic woods your work is superb.
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Well so far it is a dream the amount of control is fantastic. Worked through a couple of forms this evening with very little hesitation to get used the the balance difference and weight from my old cheapy ones I have banged all to hell. But once I got used to the shift and the grip is so great to control. I would not have thought of all the choices you have it is a really great design from a weapons master perspective.
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The design is superb for the use not just in practice but as a weapon.
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The absolute best I have ever worked with, bar none.
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Best damn wooden weapons I have ever practiced with, ever.
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Best Tonfa in the world
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There are no finer wood weapons I have ever touched and worked with than those of Torii Wood Weapons.
Shobukan Martial Arts. Just finished a workout with a great pair of custom tonfa made by Brian Berka of Torii Wood Weapons. They have a really good feel to them and the balance is right on. I particularly like the handle. It is wider in the middle giving you better control. All in all Brian has done a great job. If you haven't visited his web-site you should do so at www.toriiusa.com. He makes more than just tonfa.
Scott M. D. My first pair are the Jatoba body with Kingwood grips. They are 50% weapon and 50% fine art. The balance is superb; the grips are unworldly smooth. The problem? I would rather throw rocks at a stained glass window than to spar with these! I have ordered another sparring set - Jatoba laminated on Mesquite with, again, Kingwood grips. Looking forward to their arrival! If its available, Kingwood grips are highly recommended - Well worth the extra $!
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Their good looks are only exceeded by their function. These may well be the perfect tonfa... Grips, materials, durability, balance, weight, and looks.
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Tested on coconuts with frightening results.
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Their good looks are only exceeded by their function. These may well be the perfect tonfa... Grips, materials, durability, balance, weight, and looks.
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Tested on coconuts with frightening results.
Lou C. Hey Brian, how's it going?
I just received the tonfas I purchased and let me say they are quite spectacular. Smooth, quick, and sleek are words that come to mind.
Last month I went to buy a set of from the local martial arts supply chain in my area (AWMA) and as you are aware they only sell junk. First one I picked up and the handle came off and weapon fell to floor. Thanks to a search for 'quality tonfas' I found these.....
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Amazing craftsmanship and stunning wood. Very sleek, fast, strong, and attractive tonfas...will definitely be making several future purchases. Great packaging and some oil too. Solid original USA-made...
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Unique wood types and old-school body style lend to a stand-out weapon not seen in production elsewhere. Try as I might I still can't find any flaws...
I just received the tonfas I purchased and let me say they are quite spectacular. Smooth, quick, and sleek are words that come to mind.
Last month I went to buy a set of from the local martial arts supply chain in my area (AWMA) and as you are aware they only sell junk. First one I picked up and the handle came off and weapon fell to floor. Thanks to a search for 'quality tonfas' I found these.....
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Amazing craftsmanship and stunning wood. Very sleek, fast, strong, and attractive tonfas...will definitely be making several future purchases. Great packaging and some oil too. Solid original USA-made...
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Unique wood types and old-school body style lend to a stand-out weapon not seen in production elsewhere. Try as I might I still can't find any flaws...
Paul T. WOW!!! Brian, you are one great craftsmen!! Trained with Tonfa tonight and I and about a dozen of my Blackbelt's decided to trade in our Shureido's and get a new pair of "Torii wood weapons" tonfa, their the best feel I've ever had the pleasure to use, THANK YOU AGAIN, Renshi Paul T. osss
Robert D. I got my Torii Tonfa yesterday. I am very impressed with the quality of the craftsmanship. I will be using them today and detailing their performance. Right away these Tonfa swing in perfect arcs with ZERO wobble and 100% complete stability- the yori does not walk in the hand during use.
Sandra D. I love my tonfa!! Not only do they look great, but their weight and dimensions are perfect for me and the grip is comfortable and smooth.
I attended a prep. class today for my 2nd Degree and my instructor commented on how much my tonfa form had improved, not realizing that I had new weapons. He was very impressed at how balanced the tonfa are, thus facilitating smooth figure 8s, flips, etc. What I like most about them is that I came away from the class without the usual bruises on my elbows and wrists!
Thanks for the 'care instructions' and your packaging worked perfectly, anchoring the tonfa securely so there was no risk of damage.
Thanks again and I will definitely be recommending 'Tori Wood Weapons'!
Sandra
I attended a prep. class today for my 2nd Degree and my instructor commented on how much my tonfa form had improved, not realizing that I had new weapons. He was very impressed at how balanced the tonfa are, thus facilitating smooth figure 8s, flips, etc. What I like most about them is that I came away from the class without the usual bruises on my elbows and wrists!
Thanks for the 'care instructions' and your packaging worked perfectly, anchoring the tonfa securely so there was no risk of damage.
Thanks again and I will definitely be recommending 'Tori Wood Weapons'!
Sandra
Brad H. Subject: tonfa received
Brian, I received my tonfa today. They are awesome! The fit is great and they handle very nicely. Please make me a set with goncalo alves handles and body, and a 2nd set with acacia handle and body. I am sold. You are quite a craftsman. Thank you so much for the wonderful gift. Sincerely, Sensei Brad H....
.....The new tonfa performed well. The handle design allowed me to stop them exactly where I wanted. I could stop them an inch from my training partner. Much more control. I am excited to get more. They were catching my student's eyes also. One of my students will be ordering soon.
Brian, I received my tonfa today. They are awesome! The fit is great and they handle very nicely. Please make me a set with goncalo alves handles and body, and a 2nd set with acacia handle and body. I am sold. You are quite a craftsman. Thank you so much for the wonderful gift. Sincerely, Sensei Brad H....
.....The new tonfa performed well. The handle design allowed me to stop them exactly where I wanted. I could stop them an inch from my training partner. Much more control. I am excited to get more. They were catching my student's eyes also. One of my students will be ordering soon.