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Product Description
The Grand Master BLH is our absolute finest. The Grand Master is made of a 100% thick canvas core, covered with an outer layer of special high grade silk. Available in standard and extra width. For EXTRA WIDTH belts choose one size longer so that the embroidery will not be lost in the knot when tied. The Grand Master is designed to last and wear down slowly giving it a time honored feel.
Custom Embroidery
Tokaido Japan provides the highest quality embroidery in Japanese or English. No company can surpass the level of embroidery perfected by Tokaido.
The secret in the manufacturing of our belts is that the parts are cut and embroidered separately before being assembled and sewn together. This is the reason why they are so strong, neat and beautifully finished. The embroidery will not show through on the reverse side. This is the hallmark of a true, Made in Japan - Tokaido Black Belt.
In TOKAIDO’s continuing commitment to quality and customer service we have decided to add 3 font options for our black belt embroidery. Below from left to right we are offering:
Left Choice 昇龍 translated as “Rising Dragon”. (Default font)
Middle Choice 太行書 translated as “Bold Cursive”.
Right Choice 龍神 translated as “Dragon God”.
Each kanji font has it’s own character with the Left Choice described as crisp and clear, the Middle Choice characterized as strong and bold, and the Right Choice as sophisticated and detailed. TOKAIDO is happy to provide this choice and we hope you will appreciate these new options.
Please note: the Left Choice 昇龍 “Rising Dragon” is the default font and will be used if neither of the other two are chosen.
You may choose to embroider your style name and/or your personal name. For Japanese text, please select from the pop up menus by clicking on the Kanji Style Names or the Names in Japanese Katakana below the field that you desire. If your Style or Name is not in the menu then use this Google Translate link https://translate.google.com/#en/ja/ to CREATE and then COPY and PASTE into the field(s) you desire. We will confirm that the translation is correct before production. If you prefer English/Roman letters, then type directly in the field(s) of your choice.
Production Time
As with all kuruoobi that are made in Japan by Tokaido Japan, each uniform is made as it is ordered. This way we can ensure that you receive the best belt possible. Currently un-embroidered belts require 3 weeks and embroidered belts require 6 weeks.
Notes
If you have any considerations you would like us to consider please write in the "Notes" box to let us know. You can also upload a document or picture.
How to Order
If you would like more detailed information on how to order click here: How to Order
Product Reviews
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Great belt not the best embroidery
Posted by Steve Peters on 14th Jan 2022
I am very happy with my belt. The only thing that I feel let’s it down is the embroidery. There are 5 characters on each end of my belt and I thought that they would be aligned. One set is a set height because of the label the other set is a full character below which I feel disrupts the balance of the belt. My last belt now over 40years old is balanced in this way. I have ordered another one and asked for the embroidery to be aligned in this way I hope it is.
TOKAIDO note: Thank you for your review and we are sorry that this wasn't communicated about before production. Traditionally TOKAIDO does not align the characters unless specifically requested to do so. We have received your second order and request and will make it so. Again, apologies for this.
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Great Master BLH: Best belt so far
Posted by Yves Lemay on 16th Dec 2021
Impressive belt! I bought one for myself some years ago and I did not hesitate to buy a new one for my daughter. I added the black belt presentation box to make it even more special! Both the box and the belt makes an amazing and outstanding gift to a young and passionate karateka.
TOKAIDO note. Happy to hear about a family training together. We hope she enjoys the belt.
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Great product
Posted by Unknown on 16th Dec 2021
Great attention for detail and high quality. Definitely worth the price and the perfect gift.
TOKAIDO note. We are glad you are happy with the gift.
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Best product ever
Posted by Mike on 10th Dec 2021
The product is of a very high quality and very beautifully done. Worth all the money.
TOKAIDO note. Thank you for such high praise.
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What a lovely piece
Posted by Kim on 16th Nov 2021
Received my satin black belt today. I used in on training today. What a lovely belt (ok, it will need a bit of break in before it get perfect - but that is another story).
Thanks to Tokaido team that had fixed the small changes made after I ordered it. (People be aware that nr 3 is the label side), But they fixed that, and I am really happy with my new belt.
Tokaido just delivered the piece I wanted. It is so beatiful and top notch. No gift box or extra to pay for. Just a top-of-the-line plain belt, A belt that has but two places to be: Either in the bag, or on the waist (it'll never touch the floor :-)
TOKAIDO note: Thank you for your review and we are happy you like it.
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A perfect product
Posted by Unknown on 18th Sep 2021
One top product. Congratulations to the Tokaido team. Greetings from Croatia.
TOKAIDO note. Thank you, we aim to please.
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Beautiful Belt!
Posted by Jon M. on 13th Sep 2021
What a wonderful belt. The material is just beautiful and the font used gives it that special touch.
This belt was crafted with a lot of attention to detail with straight stitching and a very nice balance to the kanji.
I am very happy with my purchase and will be ordering again.
Thank you Tokaido!
TOKAIDO note. Thank you and we are happy to hear of your satisfaction with the craftsmanship.
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masterpiece
Posted by Erich on 30th Jun 2021
just received the ordered BLH-obis - what masterpieces - best quality - very admirable embroidery. The whole process of ordering, delivery and communication was straightforward, fast and professional. Looking forward to hard workouts with the new obis. どうもありがとうございました.
TOKAIDO note: Thank you for your review and we are happy to hear of your satisfaction.
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A work of art.
Posted by Jesus Lira. on 21st Jun 2021
This is the second belt I buy from Tokaido, and it is pure perfection, craftsmanship wise the embroidery is just perfect, looks amazing, and the belt itself well it just feels great. I would like to write another review in a year or so to tell you all how the belt is evolving though training. For now, I can't recommend anything better than the Grand Master BLH.
On the other hand I do agree with Aysha Foster in the review comments, font wise it is very difficult to differentiate the fonts from the options in the page. For a someone who doesn't read or even know Japanese these fonts all look exactly the same. They should show samples of the fonts on an actual belt. I ended up choosing the default font. I imagine these belts are crafted by hand, and no automatic embroidery machine is used, not sure about that, but comparing the font from the last belt I ordered a few years ago before they re did the page and the font options were added, this one is way way better. It looks detailed, looks like someone experienced worked on the embroidery, so I feel like its a flip of a coin, maybe you'll get an actual expert to embroider your belt or some who is not. Not sure how that works.
Bottom line, amazing belt cant go wrong with Tokaido. I will continue purchasing belts from them 100%.
TOKAIDO note: Thank you for your comprehensive review and font picture suggestions. We are gathering some to publish. We do have embroiderers who specialize in the embroidery for each belt. We look forward to serving you again.
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Best Quality with No Hassles
Posted by James Barritt on 30th May 2021
Simply, they are the best and I wouldn't use anybody else. We couldn't be any more pleased with the Tokaido team!
TOKAIDO note: Thank you very much for your strong endorsement. We hope to serve you again.
