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Bokken by KD Elite

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Beautifully crafted to resemble a real samurai sword
Weighted to resemble a usable sword but without the danger of a sharp weapon
Made of select hardwood
Length: 40" overall. 10-1/2" handle, 1/2" guard, 29" blade
Weight: Approximately 1.35 lbs.

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KD Elite means Value. Get more than you expect with KD Elite martial arts equipment. Our student uniforms are just a bit heavier, our judo gis are stitched perfectly, and our shields take more punishment. Products that last - KD Elite.

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Reviewer: DARTHLEMUR
5/10/2009 8:00:05 PM

I personally thought that this sword ROCKS! (why'd i just say sword?) the thing has held up pretty well, and i've had it for well over a year. then again, i'm no martial artist. But i did let one of my friends that's probably stronger than you are attack a tree with it. the tree came off worse for wear than the bokken. if it's a little heavy for you, then use it! you'll get used to it, and just think: if you own a lighter (real) sword, you'll be that much faster with it! Permalink

Reviewer: Darkshadowof_death
3/19/2009 6:47:49 PM

these seem to be of good quality I hit it against a tree quite a few times to see how durable it really is and it held up fine, swords like these cost about $20 where I live so it was definitely worth it! Permalink

Reviewer: dd089966
3/16/2009 1:50:31 AM

I actually bought two of these babies about a year and half ago now. The bokkens were so friggin' awesome - I kid you not. These two were some of the best I've seen. However, during heavy sparring sessions we dented them hard - nothing too horrible though. In the end, I ended up breaking mine into 3 pieces - even when broken it was still of use in sparring - oddly enough.. My buddy still has his - beautiful piece of work I still say. However, I broke mine after an endurance session by myself and hit several trees in a row - after the 17 tree - the last one of course - it splintered in two. Go figure ;D - great product, suffered through all of those hits at max force and lasted long. Also - the shipping was kick ass - I STILL remember that bit even.. :) www.karatedopot.com still kicks ass. Permalink

Reviewer: NinjaZak
2/14/2009 2:37:19 PM

This was an Awesome Bokken that I purchased A little while ago,and got in the mail yesterday,overall it was a great buy,its very sturdy and doesn't show any signs of breaking,bending,cracking or anything!!!!! It's great for Practice,The tip was slightly sharp,but not at all close from being sharp enough to hurt anyone. I highly recommend this bokken!!!!!!! **Fellow Ninjas,Beware of the Samurai's Sixth Sense...** Permalink

Reviewer: Nikku
1/14/2009 9:40:12 PM

This is great if used for martial arts and training. if used incorrectly by punk kids as toys they will break but I have five that have not broken. only complaint I have heard is from students saying it hurts to get hit but I cant feel much pain from them. Master = strong bones & dead nerves ha-ha. Permalink

Reviewer: SandYeon
1/9/2009 5:25:23 PM

I ordered 2 of these and they came to my house very fast but that's really the only good thing about it. It said that they were both red oak wood, but one broke the SECOND day I had it! I was playing with them around my house with my brother, and when he hit his about 5 inches off of the tip broke off. It weird because the one that I still have is durable, but at the beginning they both seemed identical...? Permalink

Reviewer: lafdragon44
12/19/2008 2:53:21 PM

I ordered a number of these for my students. We don't use them as bokken specifically, but because they have the general shape of a type of Chinese saber as well, we use them in form practice, for which they serve quite well. Therefore I can't speak to their durability in hard sword-to-sword contact. That said, the overall quality seems to be good, though as others have noted, the weight varies rather considerably from one unit to the next. Permalink

Reviewer: jeetkundoman
9/25/2008 3:46:16 PM

It is a cool Bokken it has never broken on me once. It's the best one i have gotten i (also have gotten a bo staff it's good to). Permalink

Reviewer: TornadoStorm18
8/14/2007 12:53:54 AM

I have mixed feelings with these bokkens. Every one is weighted different. I have owned 5 and a friend also has one so I know they aren't weighted equally. It seems the heavier they are, the Bokkens last longer. I only have one left that hasn't been cracked. Some times you get a good one and others you don't. They have always lasted five half hour sessions at the very least. Two have lasted me over a year. Permalink

Reviewer: xShogokix01
8/2/2007 2:35:16 PM

This thing is amazing. I train with a friend who has the same sword. these wont break for anything. Plus their heavy so these are great for building strength! Permalink

Reviewer: firefinderx
7/11/2007 2:00:59 PM

This product is awesome fun and really useful in training for the real thing. It's a bit heavier than a real sword. Overall it's fun and cheap and almost indestructible Permalink

Reviewer: dcwagner
7/11/2007 9:24:26 AM

I purchased two of these Bokkens from Karate Depot mainly for decorative purposes. They were shipped to me fast and they arrived in perfect condition. I received one that looks more of a White Oak and one the appears more like a Red Oak. Both are made from solid wood and are quite heavy. They are a beautiful addition to my study. Thank you very much! Permalink

Reviewer: aforce707
7/11/2007 1:57:34 AM

The bokken has a nice finish and its great to use to practice swordsmanship. Permalink

Reviewer: coconuttwelve
4/20/2007 3:11:13 PM

I've bought one of these sword before a it preformed well until it broke. This one hold up amazingly well not a blemish on after hours of hard strikes against a variety of other weapons. It is much heavier and more stout then the last one. I would love to buy another one to match so I can spar fairly. . Permalink

Reviewer: sanoska
2/7/2007 3:44:39 PM

this is a great bokken I have broke 2 other bokkens training in full contact that were double the price and I've had this one 2x as long I'll never buy any where else ever Permalink

Reviewer: Bason27
1/29/2007 1:37:46 PM

I bought this just the other day. I have to say it's a very nice practice weapon. Probably the best one you'll find for this price. The only problem I have with it is that the handguard (should you choose to use it) slides up if you put almost any force on it. But other than that a great weapon. Permalink

Reviewer: ksocia
1/14/2007 11:19:34 AM

Since it was less than $15 shipped, I wasn't expecting much BUT this bokken is awesome! It's very sturdy, looks great, and is obviously made from quality wood. Well worth the money for a good practice bokken. Permalink

Reviewer: darkwarrior
1/1/2007 5:25:10 PM

This sword is good for practice. Permalink

great practice bokken
Reviewer: flamecrow
11/6/2006 4:30:52 AM

Very good for practice. Permalink

very good sword!
Reviewer: ninja1993
a practioner of wanna-be ninjitsu
9/12/2006 7:02:02 PM

I just love the durability and the craftsmanship although the extra weight through me off when trying to spar with dad... Permalink

An Exellent Bokken
Reviewer: Karateking
a practioner of Shaolin Kung Fu
9/7/2006 8:18:52 PM

This Bokken is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is nice and heavy, cheap in price (definitely not in quality) made of great wood, and looks great. As a student of Shaolin Kung Fu I plan to buy more supplies from KarateDepot.com. This is a great bokken for the practice, demonstrations, sword-fighting, and just to have. Thanks so much KarateDepot.com!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Permalink

Best bokken for the price
Reviewer: wolfen360
a practioner of okinawan shorin ryu and kenjutsu
8/22/2006 7:00:57 PM

As most everyone seems to have mentioned...there are better quality bokken out there, but none for anything close to this price. I bought three of these for kenjutsu kata. They handle well and can withstand numerous strikes without significant damage. I would recommend them to anyone who is looking for a good workout device, but don't hit people or breakable items with them. :-) Permalink

great sword
a practioner of none
7/13/2006 8:12:53 PM

i just love this sword Permalink

Easy To Use
Reviewer: mrmatt505
a practioner of Shotokan
6/30/2006 11:52:32 AM

The shipping and handling was expeditious, and I was very pleased with that. The bokken itself is durable and easy to handle. I would recommend this item for any beginners. Permalink

Its good
Reviewer: pbmaster01
a practioner of Tae kwon jutsu and tang soo do
1/24/2006 8:48:20 PM

This bokken is good. It was kind of hard getting the white thing on but it worked out after a while and the weight is ok. It's pretty ok on durability. Permalink

kenshin
Reviewer: kenshin15
a practioner of kenpo
1/7/2006 7:14:12 PM

This was the closest thing I have held to an actual sword and I found it to be very realistic. It has improved the speed and accuracy of my swing. I'm not a practitioner of any sword style but take moves from any movie I've seen and gotten kind of good at swords thanks to this bokken! Permalink

nice sword
Reviewer: tkd_shawn
a practioner of tae kwon do, kung fu
1/7/2006 12:27:02 PM

This is a great training sword, it's durable and light. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because the hand guard slips up easily. Overall, great product. Permalink

Good weight and durable
Reviewer: SammuraiCourage
a practioner of Southern Shaolin
1/3/2006 9:14:48 PM

I got 2 of these Hardwood Katanas (bokken) and they work very well. The Tsuba's were hard to put on and one of the bokken was lighter and broke faster then the other. But they are FANTASTIC for a practicing weapon and I highly recommend it. If you get a heavy one it will last VERY long. My heavy one is barely dented and its been more then a year plus I use it a lot. Thanks KARATEDEPOT.
I am now waiting on a Hardwood Bo I recently ordered. Permalink

AWESOME THE BEST BOKKEN EVER! ! ! !
a practioner of Kendo
11/15/2005 8:54:49 AM

I have tried many bokkens and shenais before. This is the best of them all. It is heavy and good for hard training. It has faired very well against my friends, sister, and my teacher. It has even stood up against my friends 40lbs. custom carved buster cleaver. This is a really good buy!!! Permalink

Excellent
Reviewer: Mafiafox
a practioner of None Yet
10/29/2005 2:10:28 AM

Looking for a way to workout without weights? I bought 2 of these bokken, and I got a friend into it. We have only trained once with them, but we did a lot of hard hits. It gets a little dented up after a while, but its not very noticable. They give a great workout and I will definatly buy more of them in the future! Permalink

Reviewer: mputtr
10/25/2005 10:25:43 AM

The bokken was nice to use for practice, but when it went through a real sparring match, the bokken broke in 2 places. I'm getting a new one, but this one would have to be padded up and used for more sparring, but padded. Its nice, but not impressive. Permalink

great craftsmanship, but dents easily
Reviewer: Ninja-Swordsman
a practioner of Ninjitsu, aikido, and various sword-fighting arts
10/24/2005 6:32:41 PM

Well, first let me say that this is one excellent site. When I first got these swords, two days after the initial order (despite the fact that I got the crappy shipping) I was very pleased. The Tsuba was strong and sturdy, not to mention good looking, but shifts easily. The wood itself is a nice texture and color, but when used full contact against my ash bokken it was noticeably dented. This is the only reason I gave it a four out of five as apposed to a perfect score. Overall, this is an excellent bokken for anybody just starting out. When you need a heavy duty sword, you may need something a little bit stronger. Permalink

Quite the bokken
Reviewer: ZeroDraGun
a practioner of Kenjutsu
9/28/2005 4:53:28 PM

Anything positive i had to say about this bokken has already been said. It is a good, sturdy bokken that won't break easily. It does become hard to grip after practicing with it for a while...other than that, i'm quite pleased with it. Permalink

Boku-to
Reviewer: Mugen_Shinsei
a practioner of Yagyuu Shinkage-Ryu
9/7/2005 2:04:20 AM

This was the cheapest yet best quality bokken I could find so I bought it, some people were saying something about this being light, it may very well be light but its an average weight for a shinken, about 1020 grams actually a lot of shinsakuto I've handled are lighter then this at around 900 grams or even 800, don't listen to the people talking about this being too light or talk about 3-4 pound swords, that's ridiculous maybe 3 pounds but 4 pounds is the limit, unless its ridiculously too big, noto would be made far more simplified if a sword weighed that much, there would be too much vibration and it would be impossible to keep the sword stable, meaning you would most likely take the saya out of your obi every time you resheath the sword, swordsmanship has very little to do with physical strength and far more to do with control and proper movement of the whole body.

Its nice for the price but I've seen far better bokuto and at a far higher price making this the better buy but maybe not the best quality. Permalink

Good all-around practicing sword
Reviewer: omnifox
a practioner of Hombu Aikido
6/13/2005 2:27:29 PM

I originally purchased a White Oak Bokken (very good quality) so I decided to purchase 3 Red Oak Bokken. These bokken are tremendously priced and will make for good practice swords but would not hold up against a well made bokken because there are small defects in the selection and craftmanship of the swords. Two of them had the grain running diagonally through the blade and one had a small gouge where the handle typically is located. I can sand out and potentially fill the small gouge but the other factors can't be fixed. The weight of these swords seem very similar to a real Katana. Maybe a little (very little) bit heavier. If you are wondering if the quality of the red oak bokken is the same as the white oak bokken... it is not. I own a white oak bokken from Karate Depot and will continue to purchase white oak bokken from Karate Depot. Permalink

great sword
Reviewer: Gochin_Eastoff
a practioner of wannabe ninjitu
3/24/2005 7:13:41 PM

I was very happy getting this. Me and my friends love ninjitsu, so we took this bokken and an old mop handle and used that as a bo. it was broken in 5 pieces within 5 min, and the sword only had about 2 very small dents. this is great for beginners, and it has a very cheap cost Permalink

very good
Reviewer: jingking
3/22/2005 3:47:14 PM

Well I bought this bokken some time ago, but sad to say it is already broken. I am not saying it didn't last me some good time, I did, I used it a lot and got use to the weight. Now I'm on to heavier bokkens but overall it was a great by for the money. Permalink

Very good except for the plastic piece
Reviewer: Kimo
a practioner of Hiten Mitsurugi
3/19/2005 12:39:17 PM

This bokken is very good and cheap. I'm practicing Hiten Mitsurugi and this bokken helped me out a lot. The only thing that's bad about it is the plastic piece that separates the blade from the hilt. It's really hard to get on and it's sort of in the shape of a flower, but as someone said before me you don't have to have it on. Over all it's a very good buy. Permalink

Surprisingly Durable
Reviewer: Russel
a practioner of Kendo
2/18/2005 2:27:49 AM

I did not know what to expect when I first purchased this practice sword. Another friend of mine who also boughta sword, dueled with me and I found that the weight on both only varied by about 0.4 of a pound, so the actual weight of this sword isn't off by a lot. Very nice to handle and an excellent practice weapon. Permalink

Nice
Reviewer: Samurai756
a practioner of Tae Kwon Do, Judo and Hapkido, Jukdo sword style
1/21/2005 9:16:00 PM

I ordered this because i like the thought that it was curved and shaped like a real samurai sword. I train at my dojo with a kendo shinai, nice but i like having the real feel. I did expect it to be as strong and reliable as it was for the price i paid for it. The only problem i really had was that the tsuba and tsuba band was hard to get on. It make a few scratches to the red, but nothing serious. At least i know it will stay on :). Buy this, you won't be dissapointed. Permalink

A few flaws
Reviewer: NMMNG
a practioner of I practice ninjitsu
12/21/2004 2:29:18 PM

It is over all a good sword but mine is starting to chip and the hand guart doesn't stay on very well otherwise a pretty good buy. Permalink

Cheap thrills
a practioner of Kenjutsu
11/10/2004 12:45:58 AM

Considering the price, this is a great deal. Plus, if you figure in how inexpensive the ground shipping is you can't really go wrong. The bokken is shipped stained and laquered in a medium reddish finish. You have to slide the tsuba and ring on yourself, but it's not rocket science. The quality is somewhat rough, but you're probably looking for something to actually hit something with. If you're looking to learn sword-work and are a beginner this is a good start. Permalink

Bokken Review - Great value for an indoor alternative
Reviewer: raykatana
a practioner of solo shin-ken
10/25/2004 9:00:06 AM

I bought this Bokken for Iaido use inside when the weather outside is not optimal (rain, cold, snow). It is well balanced and durable. It allows me to execute my daily exercises year round. Great price and delivered to my door in less then a week. I love it. Permalink

Incredible for the price
Reviewer: magoichi_saika
a practioner of Ninjitsu
9/12/2004 3:41:38 PM

I couldn't believe the quality of this bokken when I first trained with it. For the price I was expecting something that would easily break. It even stood up to a katana when a trainee got a little too careless with the blade. Permalink

Century good bang for the buck!!
a practioner of A little of all
8/31/2004 8:35:11 AM

Like the title said, well made for the money. Good size, weight and color. Insist on Century and not the house brand. Permalink

10 bucks more, and was worth it.
Reviewer: Sandrock
a practioner of None.
8/13/2004 10:11:01 PM

I bought the same sword at an store witch was selling all kinds of swords and knifes. This Bokken costed about 20 bucks and was worth it. I only hit a clay Pigeon the black sort of got black and UN-Smooth a bit. I do agree with everyone else if you hands sweat its hard to hold on. Its worth the price even if I had to pay an extra 10 for mine. Permalink

good item
Reviewer: samonosuke
a practioner of ninpo taijutsu an kenjutsu
7/16/2004 11:08:56 AM

This is a well made bokken but when you clash them they sound like there gonna break. They don't so that's the good thing about them. It's cheap so if your short on money you should get this.Its light wieght makes its good for training. I gave it for stars because it's reliable, it's taken hard hits an gotten out wit bairly a ding in it. I strongly recommend this. Permalink

Nice sword overall
Reviewer: starworks5
a practioner of akido
6/19/2004 8:41:38 PM

i puchased one sword about a week ago, took a week to come with the 2.95 shipping, when it came, the package revealed that it weighed 3.0 lbs. so as another person suggested each sword may differ in weight or apperance. anyhow the sword feels like it is a good work out. and its very strong, ive tried making full strength blows into solid rock, and the sword looks fine. i also tried using the sword as a support, and sittin on it, and it didnt break. so i believe that its very durable. close inspection reveals that the finish had 1 or 2 small spots in it both are less than a centimeter, and arent easily noticed.

i gave a four star rating because its not the nicest bokken ive ever seen. certainly not as nice as a japanese oak cosmetically. and the tsuba looks fine, but again, not as nice as others ive seen. but the price is VERY reasonable, and any beginer would find this to be a GREAT deal. Permalink

Good Buy
Reviewer: SpYder
a practioner of Kokikai Aikido
6/19/2004 9:11:51 AM

I am novice to Japanese Martial Arts. I recently started practicing Aikido, and got this bokken to get a feel for Aikido weapon training beforehand. Feels great, looks sturdy, balance (I don't know how applicable balance is to a wooden sword) feels ok. To be honest, for this price I expected it to be worse. Would recommend to any Aikido practicioner. Permalink

Very Good Buy
Reviewer: dannyccc
a practioner of TaeKwonDo
6/11/2004 9:42:18 PM

Well, after the first day of practicing with the bokken (even though I have limited knowledge), I figured I'd post something here as a review. I was skeptical at first since the price was real cheap, but it wasn't a bad idea at all. The bokken is strong and sturdy, and should be unbreakable under normal circumstances.The hilt piece was hard to equip onto, and slides off a bit after heavy swings and fast swings. The weight isnt what i excepted it. i was thinking around a 3 - 4 pound sword but it was a surprisingly light 2.3 pounds, which felt lighter than the other swords i used to hold up in local shops. Overall, the sword is great to have around, the handle is about 10 1/2 inches, and the blade itself is 29 1/2 inches. Hopes that help clear up some issues on what is 40 inches, the blade or the whole peice.
Note - although 29 1/2 inches does not seem alot, it is actually pretty long when you hold the bokken in front of you.
Great Item At A Great Price - buy it if you want a good practice sword. Permalink

Worth the money
Reviewer: hero_josh
a practioner of Independent
6/10/2004 9:04:15 PM

These swords are very good and durable, but some of them might not be equal in weight, or be as tough as the next. Over all, they're pretty good. I've gotten a few and they all are unequal in color, as well a being a few ounces diffrent. It just goes to show that every weapon (or practice one) is never created the same as the previous or next.

Over all, they are useful for training and they feel like real swords. I'm happy with them. If ya wanna whack at it or just let it sit, this is the way to go! Permalink

Heavy Hitter
Reviewer: Rinrishunken
a practioner of Koga Ryu Ninjitsu
6/2/2004 11:18:48 PM

This bokken is light in comparison to something like Japanese White Oak, so its not desirable for strength training. However, it can take a lot of abuse. A group of my friends and I have all bought this bokken (about 7 total). We spar with them, and many strikes are full force. Only one bokken has cracked when its owner struck a tree numerous times at full force. A very reliable practice weapon. Permalink

Inexpensive Training
Reviewer: lord_batarro
5/8/2004 10:03:34 PM

I purchased this bokken in search of an inexpensive way to train with a sword. It's weight gives quite a strength workout, and it is quite handy for hand eye coordination. It is very durable and it shipped quickly at a low price. The only thing that could be better is the cross guard. It's complicated and difficult to get on, but it's not necessary. Overall, it was definitely a worthwile purchase, and I can see myself getting another one in the future. Permalink

could be better
Reviewer: toilsomemage
a practioner of shadout
3/27/2004 7:44:30 PM

the sword is a very useful thing, very solid and mine has taken a lot of abuse, including a number of battels with a mace that it took head on. very reliable and long living, the only things i would change are that the handle is hard to grip after practicing for long periods of time, so a grip of some sort. also the point of balance is kinda high. Permalink

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