TheHand Cut Kenjutsu Bokken, with its sweeping curvature, is offered invarious length configurations. Often chosen with a longer hilt (tsuka)—which sometimes makes up a third of its overall length—the versatile kenjutsu bokken also accepts 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.
