Bokken Handcrafted

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These are handmade bokken and saya for the art of iaido and kenjutsu. They are fully functional and built very tough to withstand the rigors of kumi iai and kumi tachi. This video was made by my client O.T. Ray Vizza, who has given me permission to post this on my channel. Thanks brother.

[@jimdigriz2923]

Very nice work, Yours make the bokken and saya that I own pale in comparison (the ones I own are mass produced (and boy, does it show)), whereas yours are done with a passion that shows of the true craftsmanship of his work. It's nice to see your son take an interest, he seems very at ease with the tools.

[@MrJustdinh]

Jim Digriz thank you for following my work and thanks for the compliments.

[@yodizzll]

BRAH?! when someone can make a wooden sword that looks better than 805 of the actual swords out there

[@MrJustdinh]

Dannesh Bastani thanks brother!!

[@jamestan4557]

James Dinh s

[@Wanderer_of_Sol]

I wish I had that kind of money to drop on a bokken. Your craftsmanship is top notch and I'd love to see how it preforms in the hand. Maybe someday.

[@MrJustdinh]

Thank you. I hope one day to craft one for you.

[@fedeforni3233]

Sencillamente, precioso!

[@martiuscastle]

Beautiful, beautiful work, man. Inspiring.

[@MrJustdinh]

Thanks so much. I havent been on here for awhile. Please check out River Reed Crafts on Instagram.

[@keithmorin4409]

i made my bokken in like 5 hours using power tools and white oak it came out looking really good, the hard part for me was making the saya

[@MrJustdinh]

keith morin that's cool. White oak is a nice bokken wood.

[@keithmorin4409]

ya I think I'm going to try Brazilian Cherry on my next one and I liked how u laminated the bokken I have always just done that when making a wooden tsuba, but I think when making my next bokken I'm going to do what you have done here looks great

[@emilyandrews763]

Wow, you're incredible at what you do! I wish I could afford a bokuto like that!

[@MrJustdinh]

+Emily Andrews Thanks! I appreciate the compliment.

[@NasserAlhameli]

Thank you for the great vid!

[@MrJustdinh]

Thank you for checking out my work!

[@Kyandien]

You're pretty good. Ain't that wooden tsuba gonna break though, even with the triple laminate process? I usually see them made of polymers.

[@MrJustdinh]

Thanks for checking out my video. Brazilian panacoco has a Janka hardness of 3700 lb/in2 and a rupture strength of 29,000 lb. In relation to American hickory or Japanese white oak, panacoco is twice as strong. Added with a tri-laminate construction and traditional mortise and wedge joinery, the tsuba is quite solid.

[@Kyandien]

I can't say I'm not impressed. Your swords are worth every dollar sir.

[@halilakaydin8471]

Beautiful

[@Jdmsword14]

OT beautiful video I have to get a pair!

[@marcoaurelioalmeida1486]

Gostei do seu trabalho. Parabéns. parabéns 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@lisahayward2666]

beautiful you can see how strong they are at first glance I live in wales UK would love a bokuto of this caliber art that can take punishment respect. quint

[@MrJustdinh]

lisa hayward Thank you. You can visit my Facebook page at River Reed Crafts or go to the link above in the video description.

[@glennsmythe8566]

Nice work

[@truanto]

very nice work

[@MrJustdinh]

evc M thank you.

[@-A-c]

Its clear that the maker of these bokken has put a lot of stock, as well as time and experience into ensuring the durability of these beautiful training weapons. That said, I think people on the fence about buying bokken for $400 and higher would benefit from a video demonstrating their long term durability after many training sessions at the dojo.

[@MrJustdinh]

Thank you. My clients are often from dojos where they have seen my bokken in action or are refered from friends or peers. I may make another video in the future if I get some time between work.

[@whistlerpolitics]

nice I would be intimidated trying to make something like that

[@MrJustdinh]

Shane Bennett thanks for checking it out!

[@hentai126]

this shit is better than aluminum baseball bat, because its light and hits like a truck

[@kimalfa1596]

good job sir

[@taypurupuri900]

muito bom

[@allymorin4381]

nice

[@bathrobebattousai84]

I've seen these bokken on etsy. Wonderful work but out of my price range for a bokuto. Unfortunately I can't say I will ever buy one unless you start listing them at around 100. I train daily but there's no way I can pay as much for a wood sword as I do for live blades. Chose the wrong career for such luxuries. I can't help but wonder how much of the price is due to the wood type. Many types of wood are very expensive. Which sucks because they sure are free to cut the trees down.

[@MrJustdinh]

Thanks for checking out my work. The value of my bokken is that the are very tough and fully functional (weight and balance) with a blade geometry that allows for the same practice as with a steel blade (blade alignment). The advantage is that you can practice kumitachi or kumi iai more safely with a partner. This is what you would expect in formal swordsmanship practice.

[@bathrobebattousai84]

Point taken. Cheap Bamboo bokken only have the curve of a katana that's about it. Still more than I can afford for wood though. That said, I'd still love to have a three set daisho of them. My next weapon buy is going to be for a T10 blade. 99% Most likely from shintogo. I like the bat katana they make.

[@bathrobebattousai84]

Also just an FYI I favorited your etsy page and your bokken on it a long time ago. Just thought you'd like to hear.

[@MrJustdinh]

+joshua G That's awesome. I appreciate that!!

[@lisahayward2666]

beautiful the bokuto is misunderstood as it is not just a training object but a weapon and do of its own very beautiful JD. quint .

[@tiffsaver]

Thanks for posting. I've never seen how a bokken is made. In the hands of master, they can kill. Btw, do you sell many of these to Japanese practitioners?? I bet they'd appreciate these...

[@andrerhodes5985]

are these being sold I would like to purchase a couple for my private lessons for my student's

[@MrJustdinh]

andre rhodes yes I sell these custom made. Please send all inquiries to my email [e-mail] Thank you.

[@theR0NIN]

Very beautiful bokken. My first reaction was that this is a commercial, which it obviously is. But I do appreciate the workmanship involved. Have you ever made bokken with wrapped handles?

[@MrJustdinh]

Thank you. No I have never made bokken with wrapped tsuka.

[@WildCraftAdventures]

Hello, Im wondering what the music in the background is called. Thank you.

[@kuromaple1694]

when you say they are strong, are they stronger than cold steel's polypropylene bokken?

[@honeyrosecarpentero4820]

How much is it I love it, very nice...I want to owned one of those. Thank you , from Philippines.

[@MrDaialmaster]

with which agglomerate the plates?

[@hayashijei-kun5317]

What type of wood do you build?

[@gondrongkancong]

can I get the drawing template for printing?

[@Tonyfinal]

So pretty your sword , How much? I need it's bokken Katana wood

[@zackgutknecht5993]

How long are the swords

[@dazzz4real]

Can you tell me the instrumental song from the beginning? Greetings from Germany

[@potassiumcyanide3857]

Can i use mangosteen wood?

[@matthewgarza2865]

where can I buy one ?

[@seraduran]

Amigo y cuanto cuarta un boten así

[@KhymMu21]

Hi, I was wondering how can I order a bokken from you.

[@MrJustdinh]

Kevin, you can go to my Etsy link here: www.etsy.com/shop/RiverReed?ref=si_shop Or message me on my Facebook here: facebook.com/james.dinh.165?ref=bookmarks Thanks.

[@pablobujin]

How do you decide the shape of the bokken (mainly the curvature)?

[@MrJustdinh]

The sori and curvature of the bokken is an aesthetic application based on personal preference and experience. I shape the profile by sight using hand tools.

[@pablobujin]

Right. Thanks

[@Azreal-vs4ss]

Where do you buy and how much do you pay for the Brazilian Panacoco?

[@MrJustdinh]

Not easy to find. Try your local hardwood dealer. It's pretty expensive though, about $20 a board foot.

[@jayvievisperas5630]

Do you sell Bokken swords? I want to practice

[@it3925]

Why almost 1000$ for a handmade wooden sword like damn

[@kidodragon9005]

I wish i was your apprentice to bad i was in Philippines

[@bathrobebattousai84]

There is a company I have been In talks with to buy some things over there. Philippine martial arts supplies is the name.

[@bathrobebattousai84]

They carve bokken, nunchuku, tonfa and escrima. They all have hand carved dragons on them.

[@cloudshifter]

4:29 what is that training weapon called?

[@MrJustdinh]

That is a tanto bokken. Nagasa length is one shaku.

[@alessandrozhang8455]

I want to craft my bokken myself. Do you have any beginner tipps?

[@MrJustdinh]

Balance is most important.

[@alessandrozhang8455]

+James Dinh I have seen people using two different layers of wood for a bokken. What do you think about that?

[@MrJustdinh]

+ZhongDe 95 I craft my bokken using 3 laminations. I suggest you to experiment and find what works best for you.

Hi James amazing a beautifull work, I would like to buy one or two bokkens, how can I contact you ?

[@MrJustdinh]

+Jorge Millán Thank you! You can contact me via email [e-mail], or on my facebook facebook.com/james.dinh.165, or on my google account plus.google.com/b/116747015560636374309/116747015560636374309?hl=en-US. You can also check out my work on my River Reed Crafts Facebook page facebook.com/riverreedcrafts?ref=hl

+James Dinh thank you very much I am gonna check them all!

[@MrJustdinh]

Jorge Millán Here is a link to my online store where you can see my work, check pricing, and read client reviews. www.etsy.com/shop/RiverReed?ref=si_shop

+James Dinh everything looks perfect thank you I really want one, I ll contact you soon

[@MrJustdinh]

+Jorge Millán Very good, thank you. I look forward to our chat.

[@marvinblohm5044]

can 2 buy

[@aranycal2]

*NANI*

[@sinansami2220]

Can you send to me one bokken please!

[@weiliaozi4527]

the most important question you fail to address: How Much?

[@sherrattpemberton6089]

about as much as a steel blade unfortunatly

[@sofjuralbar8851]

Can i order to you 2boken and iwill pay it to you

[@frankiejoseph1916]

whats the price for one?

[@MrJustdinh]

Frankie Joseph thanks for asking. please email me with inquiries at [e-mail] thanks

[@SomeGuy-em1pn]

that's easily the fanciest bokken I've ever seen. I have two bokken, one crappy old one I take to the dojo, it has numerous dents along the blade and side from impact work with a partner, cheapest possible bokken that wouldn't break or shatter on impact, I also have a slightly fancier one, made of a more ornate piece of hardwood, I'd never dream of taking it to training, instead I use it for solitary practice, solo drills and other applications where it sees absolutely no impact. I'd suggest these bokken are intended for the latter use. Personally, I'd never use a bokken that nice for impact work with a partner, it's just a great way to ruin a superb piece of workmanship, if I needed a saya, it'd be the cheap, crappy plastic type from ebay. A really beautifully carved bokken and saya like that would be much better employed as an aid in practicing draws, drills and techniques alone where it isn't going to get smashed around, that way, it'll last a lifetime and remain the thing of beauty it is indefinitely. ANY bokken, no matter how durable, how well made and no matter what material it's made from will eventually look like the dog has chewed it if it's used for impact work.

[@MrJustdinh]

All of my work is intended for the full rigors of hard contact training.

[@SomeGuy-em1pn]

I'm sure you COULD, I'm just saying I wouldn't personally do that, something that nice I'd try to keep from the inevitable damage ANY bokken will eventually develop from impact use.

[@MrJustdinh]

+Some Guy Thank you. I use it primarily for the reason that it is accurate in weight, balance and geometry. It has become an essential part of my iai, kumi iai and kumi tachi practice.

[@MrJustdinh]

I have been using Brazilian panacoco bokken regularly for very hard contact kumi practice against other hardwoods and it looks nothing like a dog chewed on it. In fact, it shows very little wearing or denting. I train in a traditional koryu where hard kumi practice is a regular part of our training. Because I speak from experience, I can speak with confidence.

[@DmakAttack]

Those moon grooves would only provide hotspots and blisters

[@orbanistvan-laszlo8506]

The craftmanship looks excellent, but I worry about the origin of the wood: I doubt, that it could be ecologically friendly! Oak would have been a more integrous material choice.

[@jadekayak01]

WTF is a sai ya. Its called a saya and there is no i sound in it

[@yukinekun1375]

Please can you give me 1 please

[@CuteLesbo69]

Stop being a mooch

[@yukinekun1375]

OK sorry

[@ROSG24]

The Tsuba is ugly

[@vladislavjisa]

a lot of very artwork but useless price from practical point of view

[@MrJustdinh]

Vladislav Jisa all of my clients practice swordsmanship from various ryuha and styles both traditional Japanese and Chinese martial fencing. I have a perfect 5 star review from them, so it is clear to me that my work is not just art. I have put a lot of work into these training swords so that they can perform well in practice.