where to purchase a wooden training katana

hey im new to the sword arts...but i have learned alot about them, i would love to get a straight 40inch wooden katana...i dont want a curved one and i want it to be sturdy...please help

Katana's ARE curved - a wooden one is called a bokken. If you are after a straight sword in wood that it NOT a Katana - try these pages...

http://www.wle.com/products/W020B.html http://www.woodenswords.com

I know there are a few koryu which prefer straight bokuto despite their use of curved katana. Not really sure why. At any rate, there is at least one available at http://www.swordstore.com

I think I remember reading that the shinkendo folks tend to break a lot of bokuto so they tend to prefer the straight ones, because they are easier to manufacture. Don't crucify me if I've got this wrong. It's been quite a while since I recall reading this.

ebay

type in Bokken

Thanks,
Salek

i made mine beacuse i use a longer sword then normal katanas or bokkens mine is 54 inches long blade 42 inches and the handle 12 inches wouldent sugest makeing your own though its a pain it the arse lol fun and rewarding ones your done though.

cheap one, pretty durable:
www.karatedepot.com

shipping on it is $2.50 and it comes in about 1-2 weeks.