Are you a fan of swords and want to learn the art of swordplay but always find yourself pulling back from it because of the safety issues and harm it could inflict on you and those around you? If yes, then you do not have to worry much as today we bring a safe alternative to swords for practicing swordplay with wooden swords. Now you have a very inexpensive and safe way to practice around with swords and learn how to wield a sword and how to use it as well. A wooden sword provides you a safe way to deal with swords practice. You should seek professional advice while using wooden swords but you will have a peace of mind that you won’t be suffering from any serious damage if something goes awry and nor will your partner practicing with you.
These swords look just like the real ones and sometimes are very detailed and beautifully crafted as well. Choosing to practice with a wooden sword will prove to be a very good actually best decision and you will slowly start understanding it. Wooden swords will help you stay out of danger in those sword training sessions and you will not have to worry about cutting your limbs or of anyone else. A wooden sword is made up of wood completely and there is not an inch of steel in it. It features a blade made up of wood and a handle made up of wood too. Let us have a look at some tips so that we know how to maintain a wooden sword as well.
Maintenance of Wooden Swords
A wooden sword needs to be taken well care of, it is not the case that it is made of wood and not of steel, so it does not need to be maintained. Of course, it will not rust like steel but it can have other problems. You have to maintain it regularly so that it stays fully-functional and do not cause any injuries to the user. If you are aware of the famous Bokken sword, then you must know that it is a training sword. This wooden sword needs to be oiled and sanded on a regular basis so that it stays in a good shape. If there are defects in the sword like cracks, then they cannot be fixed and you should throw them away. They will only jeopardize your safety and will affect your training as well so it is better to get rid of them.
Always try to use wooden swords that are completely straight as curved ones tend to break easily. Now if your wooden sword is a varnished one, then it will require more care than others. Are you wondering what do I mean by varnished swords? A varnish is just a colorless coat on the sword that protects the sword and fills the pores on the wood as well. However, with time and use, the varnish starts to wear off leaving the sword vare and more prone to damage. Therefore, you must sand your sword or apply oil on it to keep it from getting damaged. However, if you find difficulty in sanding your wooden sword after you do it two or three times, then it means that the wood of your sword is starting to strengthen.
Then there are wooden swords which have a polish of crude or oil on them. These ones need to be maintained properly and regularly as well. So, you must apply oil on them, most preferably vegetable oil. Always keep your wooden swords in an environment which is not too dry and not too wet as well. Wood deteriorates when it is subjected to moisture so try to keep it away from moisture and water especially. Always store them safely and in a horizontal position, a secure case is a very good option to store a wooden sword.
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