Is carrying a wooden sword illegal?

A. The basic answer to your first question is “it depends.” Simply carrying around an unconcealed wooden sword is legal in California. It is a misdemeanor to carry a deadly weapon with intent to assault. California Penal Code § 17500.

Which weapon is best for self defense?

Examples of the best non-lethal self-defense weapons include:

• Pepper Spray.
• Personal Alarms.
• Stun Guns and Tasers.
• Tactical Whips.
• Steel Batons.
• Tactical Pen.
• Baseball Bats.
• Emergency Whistles.

Can a wooden sword be sharp?

“Wooden or bamboo swords are just as sharp as metal swords, if not sharper.” Sometimes they have the impossible cutting power of the steel versions, but usually these are more about the skill of the wielder than anything else, especially if he is so skilled that he can make a wooden sword cut as well as a steel one.

Is a katana a good self defense weapon?

A katana is potentially in that zone. Deterrence is a fine line to walk, and really isn’t a great approach to self-defense; a katana is as likely to start or escalate a confrontation as to prevent it.

Is a samurai sword good home defense weapon?

No. Too big, hard to move with, takes a great deal of skill and training to use effectively. It is also not viewed as a defensive weapon, so there are likely legal ramifications with using a sword and going medieval on some unfortunate home invader.

Do wooden swords hurt?

Wooden swords are kid stuff, at least that is what things like Peter Pan might lead you to believe. Wood can do some real damage against cardboard, cloth, and ballistics gel, even though it can’t be sharpened to a hair-splitting edge and loses whatever edge it does have very, very quickly.

Are Bokken lethal?

Bokken are safer than fighting with real swords, and are considerably more durable; a wielder can make contact with other trainee’s swords with little fear of damage. While bokken are safer for sparring and practice than katanas, they are still lethal weapons in the hands of trained users.