Hey everybody, Telos here bringing you another weapon-related slideshow. Now, this is a Bokuto/Bokken, which is a Japanese practice sword. The Bokuto is used by the Samurai of ancient Japan to practice sword moves without getting permanently injured. It is, however, still a deadly weapon in it's own right. It can easily cause bruises and break bones and if swung with the right force can easily kill someone. Miyamoto Musashi, a legendary Samurai, is known for being able to kill skilled enemies with just one or two Bokuto.
Now, I'm really pleased with the Bokuto I made. It mimicked the length and the curve of a Katana. It has a rounded Tsuka (hilt) so you know where the Tsuka ends and the blade begins. It is made out of one solid piece of Teak hardwood, and is VERY tough. I managed to repeatedly smack a coconut tree at full strength with the Bokuto and not even a single dent is apparent, hence the 'Battle-Ready' I put in the title.
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Now, I'm really pleased with the Bokuto I made. It mimicked the length and the curve of a Katana. It has a rounded Tsuka (hilt) so you know where the Tsuka ends and the blade begins. It is made out of one solid piece of Teak hardwood, and is VERY tough. I managed to repeatedly smack a coconut tree at full strength with the Bokuto and not even a single dent is apparent, hence the 'Battle-Ready' I put in the title.
Enjoy! Comment, rate, and subscribe!
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I could also easily have gone to jail. Most places don't like people being able to protect themselves, so don't LOOK like you're caring a weapon. Carry a nice, polished walking stick, or a piece of oak with measuring marks carved in it, or religious symbols (not necessarily YOUR religious symbols). A wrapping of cord (like a sling?) or ribbon (like a samuri sword) will set it off nicely.
Remember, if you don't LOOK like you have a weapon, then people think you are "safe". : )
Actually a good thing for Mr. Wonder; he was in the hospital when her husband showed up later the same day.
These plants are kind of rare to find in large size, but at my house I have a whole grove of them. I have made about a dozen bokken, and only two have ever broken, one broken on purpose to see how hard it was to break, and another broke because of a knot in the wood, not because of strength of the wood, I just didn't use a good stave.
I will continue to watch for your Instructables. By the by I made my son's
tonfas out of 1" and 3/4" galvanized pipe and filled the with sand for a good
workout. The actual wooden ones have become very easy for him to continuosly use now. Just somthing to think about. Thank you for taking time to reply see you in the cycber world.
You build up your strength using black iron pipe, baseball bats, firewood with a handle carved on one end, Indian clubs, etc. By building up their strength and reflexes with a heavy weight, when they grab a light stick (sword), their movements are fast and their strikes are hard.
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Although it really is personal preference, the bokuto that I have used and held had oval cross sections in the "handle" portion. However, as yours is "battle ready" perhaps the rectangular cross section gives you a better grip.
Still, an oval cross section makes it easier to have a stronger grip and doesn't hurt me as much when blocking strong strikes from an opponent's sword.
Nicely done BTW.
Btw, if you're into Japanese armor and stuff, I just posted an instructable from this halloween with my armor that I made. Let me know what you think!