What are the sticks that take the place of katanas for samaruis called?

Answer 1

They are called a Bokken and are made of a hardwood

Answer 2

There are often two types of weapons that replace the Katana.

The first is called a Bokken which resembles the most like a sword in it's shape and actual feel when using it. Ther Bokken is made of solid hard wood.

the next is called a Shinai, this is often used in later training (this is also used in Kendo or Iaido), which is made by binding strips of bamboo together with cloth and cord along with a tsuba to protect the hands.

Answer 3

Samurai practiced kenjutsu with "bokken" (a Japanese abbreviation for "boku ken", or "wooden sword") made of hardwood. Modern practitioners of kendo use bundles of bamboo wrapped with cord called "shinai."
Iaijutsu--the art of attacking with the sword-draw--is often practiced with an iaito; essentially, an unsharpened katana.

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Answer 4

You have several types of these :

1- standard Bokken : for everyday practice....they're generally made of hickory or hard oak.

2- Subirito : these are quite a bit heavier than your standard Bokken. They're used for strength and speed training.

3- Shinai : these are straight bamboo-wrapped training swords. They're used for heavy impact training as they won't break bones...but they still sting like an s.o.b.

Answer 5

Are you talking about the hardwood or the bamboo?

The Hardwood are called Bokken.
The bamboo are called shinai.

Answer 6

Kendo sticks made of bamboo.

Answer 7

some people call them boken i just call it a wooden katana

Answer 8

Boken is the correct answer.

Answer 9

That would be a Kendo stick.

Answer 10

boken if it's wood, shinai if it's bamboo