Product information "O Bokken, training sword with optimised grip" O Bokken, training sword made of polypropylene. Optimised 2015 version with handle in cord winding look. The best sword fighters in the world were already certain of the simple wisdom: In order to become a reasonably good sword fencer, you should strive to use the appropriate combat techniques, footwork and basic positions. . In order to become a master in sword fighting, training with a sharp blank weapon is required. If your goal is to handle a razor-sharp blade safely and effectively, you should first practice with a sword that conveys about the size, weight and feel of a real, sharp weapon, but has the advantage that you can hardly seriously injure yourself or your training partner. This idea was already practiced by the ancient Romans, who used dull wooden swords to train their gladiators and soldiers in sword fighting. And the Japanese samurai also used wooden practice swords, called Bokken. The Bokken is made from an extremely hard wood called Kashi (white oak). These wooden swords are a patent solution to an annoying problem and are so effective that they are still used today. Authentic bokken made from Japanese hardwood are quite expensive. And a disadvantage is that a wooden sword can naturally turn rotten or tear, chip or splinter. This makes it unusable sooner or later. The solution from Cold Steel was to develop adequate replacement made of synthetic material - almost unbeatable in price and very resistant to the elements. All Cold Steel Training Weapons Collection products are made from the highest quality polypropylene. They correspond to their real models in length, weight and handling. These training weapons are not as rigid as wooden swords and also have the decisive advantage of being almost unbreakable, extraordinarily hard and cut-resistant. The Japanese training swords from Cold Steel are modelled on the world-famous swords of the Warrior series. Their wide blades have the same smooth lines as the Warrior swords, but are made from extremely tough polypropylene and have no sharp edges or sharp points. With adequate protective equipment, they are therefore ideal for sparring and training, as well as for conditioning drills and palus training. Each model also features a handle that mimics the traditional cord winding in detail and ensures excellent control even with thick gloves. These swords offer the modern martial artist an above-average training potential. Details: O Bokken, 2015 model with optimised grip. Material: polypropylene. Total length: approx. 111.8 cm. Blade length: approx. 80 cm. Blade thickness: approx. 25 mm. Handle length: approx. 31.8 cm. Weight: approx. 785 g. Cold Steel item number: 92BKKD / 92BKKDZ Further links to "O Bokken, training sword with optimised grip". More items from Cold Steel