This is an offering of the same type of *zumoku* (striking mallet) that I have designed and use. The deer antler used has a diameter of over 2cm, which accounts for the higher price. It takes patience just to find the antlers of Ezo deer. Many people think that when you cut the antlers of Ezo deer into slices, they are round, but in reality, they are 99% oval. Therefore, there are few antlers that can be used as *zumoku*. One in twenty is a good ratio! Furthermore, it must be cylindrical, not a tapered cone shape. The grip is made of precious natural rattan bark. Also, since it is made of two pieces, wood putty is used to fill the gaps. The finish is oil stain, colored varnish, and finally urethane resin clear varnish. On top of that, a non-slip cashew lacquer finish is applied to prevent slipping. Once you get used to it, you'll never go back to bamboo skewers! It's an easy-to-use mallet, whether you hold it lightly with three fingers as shown in photo 13, or in the way shown in photo 15. The deer antler has been shaved to be parallel with the mirror surface, but the buyer should make fine adjustments depending on the performer! You can easily correct it with sandpaper! #Chanchiki #Surigane #Atarigane #Bachi #Zumoku