Nittaku Septear C Chinese Penhold Blade

A 7-ply natural Kiso hinoki Chinese penhold that is less likely to get heavy even with rubber on both sides.

The Septear C is an offensive Chinese penhold blade that uses natural Kiso hinoki (Japanese cypress) for all 7 plies. Because the blade is compact, it is less likely to get heavy even with rubber on both sides, and it is easy to handle. Made in Japan, it combines the bounce of a 7-ply construction with a balance of offense and defense.

Features

• All 7 plies are natural Kiso hinoki, and the blade is 6.7 mm thick.
• The hinoki comes from the Kiso region of Nagano Prefecture, and its average age is said to be 250 years.
• Skilled craftspeople finish it using true straight-grain cutting (cutting the wood so that the grain runs straight).
• A compact round blade (157×150 mm), with an emphasis on handling.
• On Nittaku's own scale, speed is "Mid" and feel is "Hard." The weight is around 85 g.

Recommended for

• Chinese penhold players who want to keep good handling even with rubber on both sides
• Players who care about the feel of natural Kiso hinoki
• Players who want to balance offense and defense with the bounce of a 7-ply blade

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• The compact blade is less likely to get heavy even with rubber on both sides.
• The bounce of the 7-ply construction makes it easy to build both attack and defense.
• Made in Japan, with the origin and age of the wood stated.

Things to consider

• Rubber is sold separately. If you attach rubber to both sides, please prepare two sheets.
• Nittaku's feel rating is "Hard," so players who want softness may find it firm.

Specifications

Speed, Feel are Nittaku's own published ratings; they cannot be compared with other manufacturers' figures.

FAQ

Q. What kind of wood is used?

A. Natural hinoki from the Kiso region of Nagano Prefecture. According to the manufacturer, it is selected from trees with an average age of 250 years.

Q. Does it get heavy with rubber on both sides?

A. The compact blade is designed so that it is less likely to get heavy. The actual weight depends on the rubber you attach.

Before you buy

• This item is ordered from our supplier after you place your order, then shipped from Japan.
• If it is out of stock at the manufacturer or supplier, delivery may take longer. If a restock is not expected, we may cancel your order. We will contact you by email in either case.
• Ships from Osaka, Japan by Japan Post. We ship this item to the United States, Australia and Brazil. Shipping fees are shown at checkout.
• United States: we prepay the US import duty. It is included in the shipping fee shown at checkout, so there is nothing to pay on delivery.
• Australia: no import duty or GST for orders of A$1,000 or less.
• Brazil: import taxes (about 93–100% of the order value including shipping) are paid by the recipient on delivery. Your CPF number is required for customs; we will ask for it by email after you order.
• Rubber is sold separately. Please also choose rubber, glue and edge tape.
• Weights are a guide. Because the blade is made of wood, weight and grain vary from blade to blade.
• Images are for illustration. Colors may look different depending on your screen.
• Specifications and design may change without notice.