Bokken Samurai Swords

The Bokken offered here at SamuraiSupply.com are tools for martial artists and sword practitioners who want to hone their skills without the risk of cutting themselves on a live blade. These wooden blades have been used for centuries by Japanese swordsmen and, more recently, students of the Japanese sword arts around the world. Bokken are made of hardwood, often made of white or red oak. For this reason, bokken should not be used for sparring. For a sparring blade, see our Red Foam Sparring Bokken. We have several new Bokken available and will be adding to site soon! For Iaido practitioners, the bokken is the first blade used to learn technique. However, even experts use a bokken, as well, when a live blade is unnecessary. In fact, Miyamoto Musashi, the legendary swordsman, used a bokken which he carved out of a boat oar to his most famous duel against Sasaki Kojiro on Ganryu Island.