Hey gang, I am placing a weapons order with artha gallery. Below is
the updated pricing for 2005:

Ebony Bokken - US$45
Ebony Shoto - US$30
Ebony Tanto - US$20
Ebony Jo - US$60
Ebony Sword Set - US$90
Ebony Aikido Weapon Set - US$125
Ebony Weapon Set - US$150
Ebony Suburito - US$60
Ebony Tsuba for bokken, shoto or tanto - US$5

Check out http://arthagallery.com/index.shtml for descriptions and
pictures. The weapons are nice ebony wood. Apparently, Their
pricing increased due to logging sanctions by the Phillipines
government.

The order will be placed March 31, 2005. Delivery is expected by
early May (5 weeks).

If you are interested in ordering the weapons, please e-mail your
order and make a check payable to Emory (WoodPEC) for the cost;
put "aikido weapons order" in the memo. Payment must be made by
Tuesday, March 29, 2005.