Why is there such a difference in price for Kendo Bogu?
There are two types of Kendo Bogu. There is hand-stitched (more expensive) and machine-stitched bogu. All parts of the hand-stitched bogu are created/sewn by hand and assembled by hand. The price and quality of Hand-stitched bogus are analogous to a finely tailored suit, such as Brioni. Just like the suit, the bogu is custom measured and made to order with the finest materials by a craftsman. Also, some custom work can be implemented into the various parts that make up the bogu. For example, there are people who order Custom Do (chest protector) such as Shark Skin, Anaconda Skin, and Custom Colors. They may also request custom Mune (chest protector) such as alligator skin, custom embroidery, or Custom Ago (Chin Protector). Hand-stitched bogu come in size increments called “bu”. This is the space/distance between each stitch. 1.0Bu is approximately 3mm between stitches. They usually come in 1.5Bu, 1.2Bu, and 1.0 Bu. Machine stitched bogu is mass produced and can be considered “off the s
