One of the handiest bo staffs I've seen. Solid and fairly heavy, these are excellent for working on speed and endurance drills, and the smaller sizes available are still light enough to have a nice amount of whip. They hold up wonderfully under sparring conditions, though as they are a hard, heavy wood, they tend to sting a bit. Overall a great staff, and a good price for it.

After ordering the Braided Leather Katana, I'll be the first to praise its virtues. Though it comes with an edge far to sharp to consider using it in live steel sparring, it still makes an amazing disply and conversational piece. The braided scabbard and hilt is wonderfully worked, and the sword is well-balanced. You'll not find a better katana on the market for this price, or one that looks so splendid.