The Enhanced Kenjutsu bokken is made of our highest quality wood, infused with acrylic resin that's been driven completely through the cellular structure. This makes the wood harder, heavier, more stable and virtually maintenance free. The finish is entirely in the wood, not on it.
This design, with its sweeping graceful curvature, adapts to multiple customizations and is offered with various length options. Often chosen with a longer hilt (tsuka), which sometimes makes up a full third of the sword's overall length, this classic shape accommodates broad variations in size without distortions, loss of control or balance. The versatile kenjutsu bokken will also accept an optional hand guard (tsuba).
A long tsuka is often a misunderstood sword feature. While many practitioners choose the wide hand spacing to increase power and leverage, these swords are actually intended for greater sensitivity. By using a wide hand spacing, the tsuka telegraphs and amplifies subtle movements of the opponent's weapon more accurately.
This site allows for some recommended combinations in tsuka/overall length but not others. This is intentional for reasons of maintaining conventional handling characteristics. Please contact us if you'd like to order a custom bokken of unusual proportions.
