Laminated Bokken

Saxman25

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Just finished work on a new bokken! Here's some info about the bokken:

OAL: About 40"
Handle Length: About 11"
Sori: About a quarter inch
Wood: Katalox (dark wood on the edge) Bubinga (Red wood on the spine)

The bokken itself is laminated from two different types of wood. Not only does this add some really interesting aesthetic value, it also improves the performance of the bokken. The edge is made of katalox, which is very hard and will take hits extremely well during use. The bubinga on the spine is also quite hard, but it has additional toughness and springiness that will allow the hard katalox to flex without breaking. The two colors complement each other very well, the katalox is very dark brown/black with a simple grain, and the bubinga is a deep red with a very interesting grain. I sanded the bokken up to 2000 grit and finished it with mineral oil to protect the wood from moisture and to bring out the color and grain of the woods. The resulting finish feels very similar to polished stone.

I'm asking $235 for it and it ships free in the contig. U.S.

First to ask gets it, shoot me an email at YozakuraForge@gmail.com or PM me.

Thanks for looking! :)
-Grant


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Hmmmm... That's very strange. They are showing up on my computer, but that could be a real problem if others are having trouble viewing them. Thanks for letting me know, is anyone else having trouble seeing them?
 
That's a beautiful piece of wood workmanship. It really is too beautiful for someone to use. But I hope someone does! :D GLWS!
Thanks, Neal
 
Don't worry, that's not a stupid question at all. :)

Bokken have a couple uses in today's world:

1) They are mainly used in the sport kendo and the martial art kenjutsu. Kendo is basically japanese fencing, except in the fighting style of the katana and with a strong emphasis on mental advancement. During competition, they use bamboo sparring swords called shinai, but will sometimes use bokken for strength training because of its heavier, more realistic feel. Kenjutsu, or the way of the katana, is the martial art that focuses on the fighting style of the katana. Masters of this art will use live (real) katana when sparring, but they work their way up to that with bokken. Bokken are modeled after a katana in weight, size, shape, and feel, so they are a good, safer alternative to live blades. They are also a good starting point for anyone wanting to enter into kenjutsu or train on their own.

2) despite their appearance, bokken are quite weighty. Because of this, bokken can be used very easily as weapons. They aren't edged or made of metal, so there are very few legal restrictions on them, and they can make a great self defense weapon.

3) They are increasingly being used for home decor as well. A well made bokken can be very elegant and beautiful, because of this, many people are starting to use them as centerpieces or for hanging on a wall.

Hope this answered your question!
-Grant
 
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