Bekko Appreciation

Bekko







Within the Bekko show category there are 4 variants


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Shiro Bekko – white base with black pattern


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Aka Bekko – Red with black pattern


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Ki Bekko – yellow with black pattern


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Kinginrin


Bekko literally means tortoiseshell. The earliest Bekko
circa 1912 -1926. Most Bekkos today are a result of Sanke breeding and not
produced in any great numbers


Shiro Bekko are often confused with Shiro Utsuri. One way of
distinguishing between the two is to think of the Bekko as a Sanke without the
red and the following can also apply


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Sumi is mainly above the lateral line and is
usually smaller and rounder than the Utsuri markings


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No sumi on the head or nose


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Never any motoguro


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No sumi in the mouth


A good Shiro Bekko should have a clean white base (no
yellowing) The sumi should look jet black, shiny and well defined. The highest
quality sumi is blue based (Aizumi) . the pattern should be well balanced and is often said to
appear like stepping stones in the snow

I love my Bekko!!I don't think they are to every ones taste.

I have a Shiro Bekko – white base with black pattern !I like them and I guess it a down to personal choice.