I know that oak is the best, but I'm buying a hardwood, are they very durable and strong?
2007-02-16 07:34:31 · 5 answers · asked by Shadowfyre 6 in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
This May help:
"Hardwood" is a general term,ask "which hardwood"
Oak is good,but "Hickory" is better.
Try making your own from an ax handle.
This is what I would do.
Here is a chart on strength of hardwoods.
http://www.hardwoodinfo.com/display_article.asp?ID=196
How often do you see a broken ax handle ?
2007-02-16 08:30:30 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Look at it this way: Miyamoto Musashi, the legendary swordsman, refused to use swords in his dueling, instead choosing to duel with two bokken. I'm not sure if he ever lost a match, even as a kid.
In other words, they should be durable enough.
2007-02-17 16:17:09 · answer #2 · answered by Gabe 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest rattan.
They are more flexible and transmit energy better.
BTW: Oak IS a hardwood.
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2007-02-16 17:33:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Isn't that what a bokken is for? I thought they were strong because they are used for practice and so they have to hold up well.
2007-02-16 15:39:20 · answer #4 · answered by Kevin A 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as u dont hit trees and stuff ittil work
2007-02-16 17:25:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋