A Bokken is a wooden sword that originated in Japan.
Its purpose was for training.
In Japan it is usually referred to as, bokut.
The bokken usually is constructed to the size and shape of a katana sword.
The bokken was a popular training sword with the Samurai.
Used by the Samurai, the Bokken could easily kill and was usually kept next to the bed so intruders could be killed without spilling blood in the house.
In the movie, The Last Samurai, the Bokken is featured during the training sessions.
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