2.0 Jiari 2007
September, 2007: This 2.0 was started many years ago by my good friend, Jeff Cairns, and had a nice pataina. He sent it to me to bring to life, along with 2 others in varying stages of construction, last year. This one had some ji already applied, the utaguchi slot...
2.62 Jinashi
2012: I have always loved the worn, antiqued, black Komuso aesthetic, so I approached this flute with that in mind, having a wonderful piece of Chinese madake on hand. This is one of those rare jinashi shakuhachi that just “comes together” with an ideal...
2.1 Jiari
October 13, 2008: I started this 2.1 over 4 years ago, with much of the exterior work done at that time. The major bore work was done over the past 6 months. Rattan and sterling silver nakatsugi joint, sterling utaguchi bordering / kinko inlay, very dense piece of...
1.8 Nobekan
Made in 2010, give or take a couple of years. 1.8 Nobekan jiari. Finish is black Japanese Cashew with a “rustic”, weathered approach. Tozan buffalo horn inlay. Plays wonderfully and effortlessly, with a sweet, solid tone, and excellent tuning. Fun...