Made in Japan from Red Oak, well balanced for Kendo Kata.
Available in 3 sizes:
- Large (101.5cm)
- Medium (91cm)
- Short Sword (54.5cm)
Name Engraving (Recommended for Surname/Dojo Name) is optional and will be done by hand and in Katakana or Kanji on the handle. Non Japanese engraved text will be translated to Katakana and confirmed with customer before it is engraved. Please note there are character limits and if the name of engraving is too long we will let you know and additional charged may apply.
NOTE: Due to the product being made from Natural wood, the actual colour tone of the product received may vary.
General Bokuto Reference Table
Type of Wood | Weight (g) | Strength | Reference Use |
Red Oak | 450 ~ 500 | *** | Beginners / Kata |
White Oak | 500 ~ 600 | **** | Experienced / Kata |
Tsubaki | 450 ~ 500 | *** | Female / Kata |
Isu | 480 ~ 580 | *** | Female / Kata |
Purple Ebony | 550 ~ 650 | ** | Experienced / Suburi |
Sunuke | 600 ~ 700 | ** | Experienced / Suburi |
Kiri | 150 ~ 200 | * | Mai & Kata form (No Contact) |