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Wood Profile

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Rattan

How the Wood Scale Works

The scale above displays the measured values for this species of wood compared to Oak – a wood species most people are familiar with.

The red line shows the value for this wood, while the tan line represents the baseline value for Oak.

Common Names:

Rattan poles, Malacca Cane

Scientific Names:

Calamus manan

Why we use for Bokken:

Rattan has a high plastic deformation and flexibility due to its higher proportion of parenchyma. The tensile strength, tensile modulus, and compression strength of rattan are positively correlated with density and fiber proportion, and negatively correlated with parenchyma proportion. Rattan with cortex presents strong bending characteristics, which may be due to large cellulose content in the cortex

Durability:

Rattan is a highly valuable and versatile plant resource, with long, tough, and slender stems primarily found in tropical rainforests. Similar to bamboo, rattan is considered an essential forest product. Its physical and mechanical properties make it suitable for a wide range of applications, such as furniture, ropes, decorative items, housing, craft products, and even as an innovative material for bone implants

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Important Announcement

Please Note:
Current Hiatus: We will be pausing all new custom orders from January 1st to April 1st, 2026. During this 90-day period, we will focus on working through our current custom order queue as well as completing essential shop maintenance and improvements.
Our Commitment: All orders placed before the hiatus remain in progress and will be completed as promptly as possible. This pause allows us to catch up properly and maintain the level of quality and attention each piece deserves.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support!
The Blizniak’s Bokken Team
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