There are various types of wood used for weapons (such as nunchakus, bo staff, jo staff, escrima, etc.) I realize there are different activity purposes (demo, competition, partner training, and combat). I am asking these questions for information, as I am replacing my current weapons with the more serious versions. I am making this post more broad so that others may benefit from information sharing too. Thank you!!
- Ceicei
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What are the pros and cons of different kinds of wood? Which kind is good [harder/heavier vs softer/lighter] for weapon activities? Why?
What about the finish/stain on the wood? I have heard that some types of finish can chip, splinter, discolor, or become tacky/sticky. What types work best in protecting the wood grain and hands?
What about the shapes? Octogen vs round? (I believe tonfa also come in round, half round, and square.) What are the advantages?
- Ceicei
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What are the pros and cons of different kinds of wood? Which kind is good [harder/heavier vs softer/lighter] for weapon activities? Why?
What about the finish/stain on the wood? I have heard that some types of finish can chip, splinter, discolor, or become tacky/sticky. What types work best in protecting the wood grain and hands?
What about the shapes? Octogen vs round? (I believe tonfa also come in round, half round, and square.) What are the advantages?