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February 22, 2008, 09:48:50 PM
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element4280

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Has anyone had any bad experience with this company? It's a US company based in Ohio I believe called Sakura martial arts. I am trying to decide on some new nunchaku because the ones I have now are weird..6 1/2 inches(wood) with 12 link chain..and they are rusty because my parents just found them outside one day  :| so I want to get some new ones. I was looking into the graphite ones with cord, but I'm not sure if I should start with wood and chain or what :oops: but the main question is about the Sakura company.
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February 22, 2008, 10:06:58 PM
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Yeah, I bought nunchucks from them before. I bought what they like to call the "Sakura Ultima Brand Extreme Hardwood Nunchaku." They claim that it is "the last nunchaku you will ever need" since it is made out of brazilian cherry, which is pretty tough. I can tell you that the wood does seem to be of very good quality and it is sanded smooth even in the area where the rope is tied to the stick. There is one thing, though, it brings the rope separately so you have to string it yourself. But you can also get the chain version if you prefer.
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February 23, 2008, 12:18:46 AM
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ok thanks. Were they on-time for shipping and did you have any problems with them at all?
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February 23, 2008, 01:59:52 AM
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I bought two (one set) corded graphites from there. It took about a week for them to get to me in Kentucky. The chucks are good quality but I sent one pair back because it was 1/4" shorter than the other pair which, anyone will tell you, makes a big difference when you are doing doubles. One week or so later and they sent me replacements. Graphites are worth the wait, IMO.
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February 23, 2008, 11:50:39 AM
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I have bought several items from Sakura and they were great and reasonably priced.  Shipping was pretty quick - i would shop there again. 
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February 23, 2008, 03:00:29 PM
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Thanks for the replies, I'll be ordering from them then  :thumb:
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February 23, 2008, 06:07:58 PM
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its a good copany, i got some graphites from there :chuck: