BOKKEN (wooden sword) – average cost of $30.00 A bokken is a wooden version of a sharp steel sword. Originally used in feudal Japan by the samurai for training to reduce injuries. Students practice using the bokken when performing the techniques found in Kendo Kata.
What is a good Bokken?
Ichii Kashi (Standard Red Oak) The Ichii Kashi remains an excellent wood since it is the choice for the “standard” Bokken used by the Japanese army (also manufactured by our craftsman). A little lighter than the Hon Akagashi, and almost as solid, this wood makes this Bokken / Jo perfect for beginners or for the Dojo.
What is Bokuto knife?
A bokken (木剣, bok(u), “wood”, and ken, “sword”) (or a bokutō 木刀) is a Japanese wooden sword used for training in kenjutsu. It is usually the size and shape of a katana, but is sometimes shaped like other swords, such as the wakizashi and tantō.
What is the best wood for Bokken?
Hon Biwa (Japanese loquat): Eriobotrya japonica, or Japanese loquat, is an extremely strong and resilient wood. This is undoubtably the best wood species for making Bokken and wooden weapons used during full contact training.
How do you size a Jo?
There is a rule, and exceptions to it when deciding the size of a jo (medium length staff used in Aikido), Jodo and other sword/staff practices. The rule (and this comes from ancient times) is that the jo is cylindrical in shape and has specific proportions of 50 1/4″ x 15/16″.
What is ISU No Ki wood?
The isunoki tree (English; distylium racemosum), often shortened to isu in Japanese, is an evergreen, broad-leaved tree that stretches up to 20m in height. It grows mostly to the east of the Kanto region. Often the leaves will have insect galls forming on them.
How long is a shinai?
Regulations
| Specification | Gender | University students and Adults (18yrs+) |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum length | Male & Female | 120cm |
| Minimum weight | Male | 510g |
| Female | 440g | |
| Minimum diameter of sakigawa | Male | 26mm |
Are wooden swords legal in Japan?
A certificate of authenticity and ownership permit are necessary. In Japan, sword smiths are allowed to produce only two swords a month as cultural artifacts. Unlicensed swords or those made by unlicensed smiths are confiscated, and the owner may be charged with possession of an illegal weapon.
How long should my Jo be?
What is the diameter of Jo staff?
The Jo staff is usually created from hardwood that is cylindrical or octagonal in shape. Lengths range from 50″ to 56″ and a diameter of about 1″. The Jo is also called the four-foot staff or short staff, distinguishing it from the long or Bo staff (six-foot stick), and the Hanbo or half (three-foot) stick.
