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Length: Overall - 38.5", Blade - 28", Handle - 6.75" This is an Intermediate-level sword, appropriate for younger or less experienced swordspeople. The archer’s primary weapon was the bow and arrow, but what did an archer turn to when the enemy closed and tried to engage the archer in melee combat? In such a situation, the archer typically favored a short sword, just like this one, something lighter than a full-sized blade, but effective against a more heavily armed and armored foe. -
A sword with a broad blade and usually two lethal cutting edges. The Arming sword was used to cut rather than stab. Overall Length is 34", Blade is 26" and guard, 8.5" -
The long sword bokken is the traditional training sword of the Samurai. There are literally hundreds of Japanese wooden weapons arising from different martial arts schools. All have subtle variations. Hickory Arms bokken are based on the versatile Aikiken bokken, which has elements of both old and modern versions . The Aikido bokken is characterized by its speed and durability for practice with training partners. Hickory Arms' is proud to offer bokken made from hickory: a strong, dense, shock resistant and beautiful wood. The long sword has an overall length of 39.75", 42", or 48", but can also be made a custom length. The training bokken are tsuba ready and are available with beautiful hardwood trim or waxed cotton cord for a more ergonomic fit and impact absorption. -
The short sword bokken, also referred to as wazikashi or shoto, is the complementary sword to the long sword. It is used in the less dominant hand. Hickory Arms' is proud to offer bokken made from hickory: a strong, dense, shock resistant and beautiful wood. The short sword has an overall length of 32" or 34.5", but can also be made a custom length. The standard handle is 10.25" The training bokken are tsuba ready and are available with beautiful hardwood trim or waxed cotton cord for a more ergonomic fit and impact absorption. -
The Japanese tanto or knife has a blade length of a Shaku or less. The Shaku is a Japanese unit of measure roughly 12" or 30 cm. The handle length is 5 " or 12.5 cm. Hickory Arms' is proud to offer bokken made from hickory: a strong, dense, shock resistant and beautiful wood. The tanto are available with beautiful hardwood trim or waxed cotton cord for a more ergonomic fit and impact absorption.
