i am planning to buy a bokken for kenjutsu practice. what kind of wood is best?

of course, something light and hard and will not be broken easily on impact. thanks

Oak, as this is reputedly the strongest wood. However, White Oak: often has poor crush resistance due to the porous grain, if a tight grained piece can be found, will often make an excellent bokuto. Red Oak, Pin Oak etc. are NOT suitable.

Hard Maple: Good crush resistance, tight grain, good strength and weight for everyday practice.

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