Laser Cut Metal in Martial Arts

For an exciting example of the uses of laser cut metals we can look to martial arts and the use of traditional weaponry in practicing these ancient techniques. Seaholme specialise in making such martial arts equipment, just as we at Yorkshire Profiles specialise in laser cutting and metal fabrication. The Kama is a traditional Filipino and Japanese farming tool that looks like a smaller version of a sickle. Its traditional use was to reap crops, but in its sharpened form it has also been used in a weapon. With a blade made from steel or aluminium and a handle of ash, oak, maple or walnut, this tool is an outstanding combination of laser cut metal, carpentry and fabrication of metal to wood using countersunk rivets. Made for neither farming nor war, the Kama at Seaholme are used as an aid to developing technique and physical strength in the practice of Okinawan Kobudo, a sister in martial arts to the wider known Karate. These Kama’s were specially designed by Seaholme to showcase quality materials and a high quality finish, and are made in the UK, producing a long lasting product with no sharp points or edges for the purpose of practice in Kobudo with a truly traditional and high specification piece of martial arts equipment.

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