This Japanese go board was shipped to Colorado for refurbishing. It is Katsura, featuring a high density and a deep red/orange color. It is a single piece, 2.4cm thick, and weighs 4.35lbs. It is a standard size, 44.8cm long and 40.8cm wide.
Stones hit Katsura with a muted sound, making it subtly more pleasant to play on.
This board was originally part of a floor board that was repurposed as 4 table boards. The wood was planned on all sides, divided with a band saw, and then sanded. Next, it was treated with food-grade Mineral Oil. Next, a laser was used to engrave a new 19x19 grid on the top and a 13x13 grid on the bottom. These grids are based on standard Japanese dimensions, with cells 22mm wide and 23.7mm tall. Finally, the board was treated with Monkey Butter and buffed clean.
This is a plain-sawn piece of wood. Due to a small chip in the center, the board was inverted (Kiomote) and that small imperfecriom.is visible in the 13x13 grid. The 19x19 grid was slightly off-centered (one side has a 0.7cm border while the other is 0.4cm), so it has been slightly discounted.
This is a vintage item.
Shipping Details:
This item ships from Colorado, USA. Foam corner protectors have been added to protect the board during shipping. Please allow 3 business days, then we will email you the tracking notifications. Shipping box: 20*19*10 8.1lb
