Kingfisher Woodworks Bokken $120-$432 What is the Difference?

This is an outline in the difference between the L5, L7, and Enhanced Bokken from Kingfisher.

[Boulyshmayswordboi]

I have a kenjustsu L7 and was just gifted an enhanced Kenjustsu bokken. The L7 is light and fast and fun and durable and feels amazing. The enhanced feels honestly like an indestructible heavier version of the L7. I think the big appeal to me is that the enhanced is not going to vrack or splinter or get weathered by the rain, winter's or summers in the car, won't fail under stress and if respected should last a life time. The L7 feels more maneuverable to me but it also has almost like a textures grip to the wood grain from it being weathered and oiled from the palms. Almost more organic. But the enhanced feels like it will out last me and could be passed down as a family heirloom that my great grandkids will have one day whacking branches in the forest. Love them both.

[benfraase]

I have an aiki-ken from Kingfisher and I love it. Very hearty and resilient.

[JjJj-yweu]

If you have a chance, and you may already be aware, take a look at the bokuto at seidoshop, specifically those made by master aramaki. Made in Japan, traditional Japanese white oak.

[Pablo]

I have a bokken that I bought in Japan. I got it from a proper Kendo shop. It was about 7000yen. I'm very fond of it actually. If I ever had to see someone off the property here, I'd happily take that bokken with me. My katana will never get used for its intended purpose while I own it.

[vacuousmermaid]

I have a handcut L7 yagyu. There’s a subtle unevenness to the surface that you can definitely feel but not in a bad way. It is still very smooth but also very slightly faceted. Plus the kissaki and kashira have a really satisfying faceted appearance. I don’t know that it is worth it for any practical reason but aesthetically it looks great and I personally prefer the feeling of the surface.

[CountOrlok]

I would love to see you review River Reed Crafts' bokken.

[KDUDE]

Good to see a bolero’s to see a bokken review

[hvskyline]

Hand cut would be kinda cool but dunno if it’s worth 3x the cost