Description

Japanese Red Oak Bokken – Wooden Training Sword with Tsuba

A traditional-style Japanese bokken (木剣), also known as a boku-ken, a wooden practice sword designed for training in Japanese swordsmanship, martial arts and kata.

The term bokken combines boku (木), meaning “wood,” and ken (剣), meaning “sword.” Wooden training swords were developed as a safer alternative to practising techniques with a sharpened metal sword and have long been associated with Japanese martial arts and sword-training traditions.

This example is crafted from red oak hardwood and features a smooth, sanded finish. It is supplied with a plastic tsuba (hand guard) and matching rubber stopper, providing a traditional sword-like appearance while making it suitable for training and display.

Features

• Type: Bokken / wooden training sword
• Material: Red oak hardwood
• Finish: Smooth, sanded surface
• Tsuba: Plastic hand guard included
• Stopper: Matching rubber stopper
• Overall length:  40 inches (101.6 cm)
• Blade length:   29 inches (73.7 cm)

Condition

The bokken is in good pre-owned condition, with the smooth wooden surface showing only the normal signs of handling and use expected from a training weapon. Please examine the photographs carefully for the best indication of the item’s condition.

Collector & Martial Arts Appeal

Bokken are popular with practitioners and collectors of Japanese martial arts, iaido, kenjutsu and traditional sword culture. They are also attractive display pieces for those interested in Japanese history and craftsmanship.

Please note: This is a wooden training sword and not a sharpened metal sword. It should be used responsibly and only in an appropriate training environment, following relevant local laws and martial-arts safety practices.