How Do You Make A Wooden Samurai Sword?
The Samurai sword is one of the time honored traditions of Japan and as such, it has withstood the test of time since the early 1400s. Slightly curved, a real Samurai sword has one edge and the blade measures about 29 inches in length. Training to use the weapon is dangerous and to this end, teachers early on required their students to obtain a practice sword made from wood. Traditionally referred to as a bokken, this practice sword could be crudely made or, depending on the skill of the craftsman and the tools available, exceedingly exquisite. Follow these steps and you will learn how to make a wooden Samurai sword and have a great practice sword that will actually withstand quite a bit of play. Step 1 Visit the local lumber yard and find a straight hickory wood board. There should be no knots or gashes, and when you lean hard on the board, it should not be cracking noticeably. This tips you off to the actual density of the board; the more density, the more durability you will enjoy.
