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Old 12-28-2002, 12:05 AM   #3
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Edward Karaa (Edward) wrote:
I am sorry to disappoint you, but a good bokken for 8.75 does not exist. Anything less than 20$ will be dangerous for you and your partners to use. Price alone is not a quality guarantee, but it's an indicator.
Generally speaking, I think that's pretty accurate. I also tend to stay away from anything in red oak since most of those weapons tend to splinter and break fairly easily.

On the other hand, a lot depends on how you train where you are. Some folks train with a lot of contact between weapons - in which case you should have something sturdy, and some folks train with little or no contact between weapons - in which case cheaper is often better.

Best,

Chris

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