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Practice Hardwood Bokken Kendo Katana The Boken is a practice weapon for the Japanese sword arts. This weapon was used primarily for sparring and kata training. However, a boken itself is quite an effective weapon on it own. In the hands of an experienced kendo master a boken can be just as exact and devastating as an actual sword. In either case a boken is essential for training in most Japanese sword arts. This is the newest style of boken. •Specifications: A) The boken is constructed of oak with a dark stained finish. B) The handle of the boken is plain. C) The boken has been constructed with a high detail to replicate the look and feel of a katana, with a kissak at the end of the tip and a pentagonal spine and blade. D) The bokken includes a plastic guard and securing ring. E) Overall Length: 40.25' Blade Length: 31.25' F) Handle Length: 9' Blade Thickness: 1.5' Blade Width: 1.75'