This lacquered wooden bokken (bokuto) is inexpensive great for Aikido, Ninjutsu Iaido and Kenjutsu training as it is very light weight and well balanced. It has an engraved dragon on the end of the sword. To the Chinese the dragon is a mythological symbol standing for immortality, power, strength, happiness, activity and fertility. It has a plastic Tsuba (Guard) to protect your fingers and hands which can be taken off. The handle is braided with black lace. This sword would also look good as a display ornament.