short bokken for us short people
When I first began iai there was little option in bokuto that could be bought. A plastic saya was fashioned from a golf tube. As not all of us are built like apes, 'normal' bokken can be difficult to draw, inhibiting technique. These shorter bokuto allow a good draw. Cut the end off a plastic saya and it fits perfectly with these bokuto (and the kurigata ends up in the right place). One issue though is that the tsuka is still quite thick considering these are meant for children. Still, i would recommend them highly for female use as well as children or little people