
#168996 - 17cm Floor Board Set - Shinkaya - Shihou-masa Cut - Keyaki Bowls - Size 30 Slate & Shell - Free FedEx Shipping
This goban set came to Baduk Club from a private home in Fukuoka, Japan. The seller says it is from his childhood home and that the clams are Japanese from Hyuga. The board is 17cm thick, and stands 29cm tall on legs. It has an even yellow color typical of Shinkaya (Alaskan Spruce). It is a quarter-sawn board, a Shihou-masa cut. This cutting style creates straight lines on all of the surfaces, so the board is easy on the eyes and no cross-grain heartwood interferes with the clean look. This is the highest-rated cut for go boards. The board is in great condition, without any conspicuous large scratches. It would still be good to clean and wax the board, unless your climate is as humid as Japan's. Visit my Care Instructions to learn more. The legs are a darker color and are probably Katsura - they are in very good shape as well. The bowls are Keyaki (zelkova) or something similar like Cherry or Ash. The stones are a full set of slate and shell, about size 30-32 (8mm-9mm). The white piece