Monster Suburi Bokken

[Cheese_Man]

I am looking for one of those over sized bokkens, im not talking about the standard suburi bokkens (aka the boat oars) but i remember seeing someone one time with a humungous one... it had like a normal bokken handle but the blade area looked more like an octagon carved from a 4x4, i checked around on a few kendo websites but no luck if anyone knows where i can find one i'd much appreciate it

[grasshopper_r2]

Good luck, I haven't seen those in YEARS...You may be better off finding a local wood turner to make you one, or you can get the same effect by putting a couple of nails in the end of a suburito and sinking it into a small container of concrete (ie..large plastic drink cup, or large can like a peach can). If you find one let us know. BTW your shoulders will BURN!!!!!!!!!!

[adfrost]

I think this might be what you're looking for: http://www.bokkenshop.com/eng/217.html

They also have an extra heavy version, and a number of other non-standard designs (like the Musashi Oar.)

I ordered a Deluxe White Oak bokken from bokkenshop (a division of Tozando) and have been very pleased with the workmanship. I'm sure this will be of similar high quality.

[stuartwilson]

How about these:

http://www.e-bogu.com/Suburi_Bokken_p/yut-ken-bok-suburi-natural-.htm

http://www.e-bogu.com/Super_Heavy_Bokken_p/yut-ken-bok-spheavy-natural-.htm

and of course, the monster shinai...

http://www.e-bogu.com/Suburi_Shinai_Pieces_6_p/hay-ken-shi-suburi--6.htm

[Cheese_Man]

Thanks adfrost, thats exactly what i was talking about... just need to find a US supplier now to save shipping cost hahah