3 comments about Longer Lasting Bokken.

1. I ordered this item because i practice sparring drills often and it boasted being indestructible. I have yet to break it, but its indestructibility brings about something to consider before purchasing.
   
   It's flexible, i.e., it bends when swung with improper blade alignment.
   
   I, personally, see that as a good teaching tool, but others may not.



2. This thing won't break, and is immune to the elements. The weight is good (rather like a light katana) and the flex is perfect because it does reveal incorrect blade alignment in the cutting movement with a distinct wobbling sensation. Perfect blade alignment is vital to maximize efficiency in the cut.
   
   Incidentally, if you want to master a weapon that's more "real world" in modern society (when a firearm isn't handy) study staff fighting instead. The four-foot jo staff is called the king of weapons by some for very good reasons...and broom handles are more easily grabbed in a pinch than katanas nowadays.



3. Pretty much unbreakable. We go through normal wooden bokken in a couple weeks, we have tried to break these with full swings for 2 months now and they show no more then a small ding. They do flex, while it does force you to do good cuts the flex is fustrating when blocking. Well balanced, a comfortable legnth handle, and an accurate shape. Definately worth having a set for when you run out of solid wood practice swords.

No comments about Green Shinai Bag for 1 Shinai.

No comments about Japanese Style Shinai Bag.

1 comments about Complete Kendo Shinai with Green Traditional Bag.

1. I have been using martial arts products for many years and this Shinai as shipped to me is the best I have ever seen thus far, no tweaking involved. It's weight is perfect and the company that sells it is true to their word. A perfect fit for any beginning or well trained martial artist.

5 comments about Bokken.

1. This bokken is great. It is made of really sturdy hardwood and barely ever gets dents in it. Whether you are looking for a bokken to fight with or just one for show, this one is perfect for the job.



2. This is a very nice bokken! Nice weight, shape, size and it's very sturdy.
   My training focus is in MMA and grappling. I bought this sword to have FUN and add some variety to my workouts (I purchased the Forza Samurai workout book along with it). I don't plan on sparring or hitting any trees or rocks so I expect my bokken to last me a long, long time.
   I've heard that the white rubber stopper that goes over the handguard is hard to slip in place--my solution: Vaseline (it works great!).



3. I am 14.
   Well to start my review is that i do not know martial arts and I was using these to swordfight with my brother. These are very strong wood and they smell nice too. They are strong and durable but the second one we ordered(we ordred them for swordfighing) snapped after our 4th fight becuase it had a wood knot and a soft spot in it. Mine didnt have any problems and was fully solid. They can replace it which we are gona do so if you order them, you should if you are a kid like me and wana swordfight. Remember if you do order it makesure you look for any knots or softspots or have your parent do that before you fight.
   
   The handguard was easy to get on (with some spit) and if you use some bat tape to keep the handgoard down and for some grip it helps alot. By the way they are as shiny as they look.
   
   Remember im just a kid who ordered these for some fun sword fighting



4. i do VERY hard training with mine, been doing so for 15 years and i have used mine that i have had from day one of my training and still do, i have yes bought others, and made some as well, it really dose not matter one bit if it is cheep over a expensive one it is how you take care of it that matters i have had a $50 dollar Japanese White Oak Bokken shatter on me when training that was made to take the abuse and was hand selected and made, free of knots and well balanced and made by a company that has been making bokkens since before world war one, and my sensei even says as well that it really dose not matter how cheep or how expensive the bokken is but a matter of the woods quality to begin with, sanding the whole thing helps yes but is not needed, merphies oil/soap once every 4 weeks and let dry for one week is all that is needed, keeps the wood from warping and drying out and you dont have to sand all of it except the handle and even then it is not fully needed, the one i have had since the start of my training has been used and abused IN TRAINING and never broken splintered or cracked, we use live blades that have broken long before training was done in cutting exorcizer's of SIMPLE THINGS LIKE BAMBOO, IF your really worried about anything happening to your bokken or afraid of the quality of the wood AT ALL BEFORE YOU BUY IT then GET A COLD STEEL BOKKEN, and they hold up to even their own live blades with minor scratches if any, they mimic the shape of a bokken and the feel of one almost exact and you DO NOT have to treat them in any way. BUT if it was me then i would prefer to be able to look at mine in person if i could before i ever bought it to make sure that it was free of knots and dose not warp in any way. If any one thinks they know it all about swords and bokkens at all your wrong cause no one knows everything about them or anything, i know i do not know all there is myself all i know is what i have been tough from the start of my training, and that is a SWORD ( or a bokken )IS AN EXTENSION OF YOUR BODY AND SHOULD ONLY BE USED AS IT WAS MADE TO BE USED, and it is a matter of what feels right to you no one else, in then end what i am saying is what works for me might not work for some one else, buying it offline is yes great for those that do not have the ability to get them in there area, but it dose not really help you choose, it is more chosen for you and might not have the feel of what you really want it to feel like, and this is true of even swords and knives that are bought, i give this a 4 out of 5 cause i know nothing is perfect and nothing should be perfect, feel it out and know in the end it dose not matter it is more how it feels to you when using it and also what your doing with it as well, hard training, or beating things up that it was never meant to be used on, and i do and will admit A BOKKEN IS NOT A TOY they can cause serious injury EVEN DEATH to any living thing and should not be put in the hands of a child as a toy at any time OR ANY ONE THAT IS NOT WANTING TO LEARN HOW TO USE THEM CORRECTLY AND THAT IS OF SOUND MIND, if any one wants to learn how to use a sword then know that there are schools and dojos that do teach them how to use them, but most do not take children under the age of 18.



5. Good quality wood for practice. It is a bit thicker, but that would makes it quite strong enough to withstand a few hard clashes. The only minor problem is that of the plastic/rubber hand guard at the handle which tends to come off loose, but its a minor inconvenience which I have seen in other similar ones too. Overall, good to practice around with, and learn new tricks as well. Feels quite comfortable in hands, and also gives u the feel of an old style way of practicing.

No comments about High Quality Cotton Obi for Iaido: 400cm ( 158 In).

2 comments about Complete Kendo Shinai with leather parts.

1. I bought a size 36 and a size 38. Excellent quality, great for practice!



2. I picked it up right away. I'm quite happy with it. My kids love it too, I might have to get 2 more!

5 comments about Single 40" Dragon Datio Bokken Kendo Practice Sword.

1. I was happy with the bokken and the time it took to get here.two thumbs up!;)



2. I've been using a bokken in my yoga training for about a year now, and I ordered this one mainly because I wanted something a little more "dressy" (that and I love dragons). When I received this bokken, I was not disappointed. The bokken is solid, although I won't recommend it for sparring, due to the finish. It's also heavier than my old bokken, which will help in my workouts (get those wrists and forearms bulked out, right?). The picture doesn't show it, but the bokken was even delivered with a tsuba (cross-hilt), and the attachment ring for it. I greatly appreciated that. Delivery was quick, and I really liked the quality of the bokken.
   
   The reason why I gave the bokken a 4-star rating instead of 5 is because I noticed while I was going through my exercises, that the wrapped handle was coming loose. I was a little disappointed in that, but nothing that a drop or two of super glue won't fix!
   
   Overall, a very positive experience and a great product. Thank you!



3. This bokken is awesome.
   I have accidentally smashed it into walls and it is still in one piece. Some of the paint chipped off along with a small piece of wood though. The sword is well balanced, about 7 inches above the guard. The grip is a major plus as it allows it to not fly out of your hands, haha.
   
   Addressing the issues talked about the guard not fitting. I am not sure, but maybe now they have updated it since the one that shipped with mine fits. You can only fit it on one way since it is grooved and the rubber that keeps it in place is good, but it is getting a little loose now.



4. This product is a very nice looking sword, that is if you just wants to look at it, it's not very strong and breaks easily. If you plan to do some serious practice with it then it won't last you more than a month, mine only last for 3 weeks and then broke.



5. After getting this product and reading all the others I just had to add my two cents. Overall the product is very good but it does have its good and bad. The bad is they could have sanded down the sword a littel more before patting due to you could see the bubbles; next is the wraping they used a cheap glue that after a couple of swings starts lossing up, they could have addd better glue or a tighter wrap; and last was the gaurd to start no instruction on how to places it on a littel trial and errer solved that. Now for the good the ingraving of the dargon is amazing addling a littel white would have real poped it out; Also the delivery was amazingly fast it was delivered a week before the time was said to be deliver. the packaging was a littel over kill but still good. Plus I thought I was only getting one I got two so bounes. Over all its a amazon bokken but if your going use it as solo practing add more glue to the wraping of the handel.

4 comments about Deluxe White Oak Bokken.

1. I paid for the fast shipping but the order came incomplete. I did not recive the complete order for two weeks. one boken had a crack already that i didn't notice at first but thats why i bought three. I wuold have liked to have gotten my shipping money back but i dont have time to keep calling them just glad it all showed up as pictured.



2. It's cleanly put together, solid, and very inexpensive. I bought some bokken which were made of some mystery wood that seemed wormed eaten, and had uneven shape. This one is clean, strong and is useful for drill, practice, or beating down a door if you needed to.



3. This product has the weight of a very good practice blade. It was shipped on time and in excellent condition.



4. Product will be used in my aikido classes, and I am glad that I purchased it. Also, item was promptly delivered.

5 comments about Kendo Shinai Traditional Japanese Bamboo Practice Sword SET.

1. Out of all the shinai I have seen, these are pretty good. The leather at the tip could be a bit tighter I think. Thats its only downfall. It still holds together pretty well none the less. Also, for the price I would suggest getting these.



2. picture shows 2 swords, only recieved 1, clever use of "SET". purchased 4 total and was charged for shipping twice, have yet to recieve 3 others.



3. My wife and I have used these swords quite a bit already, and we've had no problems with them. Very sturdy and fun to use. Great Product.



4. The Kendo swords arrived just as promised. I was able to spar numerous times with friends of mine. But during a fairly tough match one of them snapped at the top and it became pretty much useless. But it was totally worth it. I will be ordering another set. Though i wish they were stronger.



5. I bought these as a quick, cheap replacement for my last shinai, thinking that even if they were not excellent at least I'd have a spare. The parts that are traditionally leather (sakigawa, tsuka, and nakayuki) are made of a cheap, dry foam that disintegrates on contact (literally - my shirt was covered in foam particles when I unwrapped them). The bamboo is of the lowest quality, and looks like it will splinter at the lightest suggestion of contact; one reviewer has experienced quick breakage already. If the bamboo takes oil well I may rewrap them and use them as long as I can, but there is nothing to recommend these shinai.