Good Sai

[lordtariel]

Hi, I've just started training in kobudo to augment my regular karate and am going to be working my way up to the sai. I had a few questions...

Length: What is the proper lenght for a sai?

Octagon vs Round: Which was used traditionally? Any benifits/drawbacks to one or the other?

Purchasing: Does anyone know where you can buy a good pair of combat-worthy sai? The only ones I can find are either stainless steel or chrome plated... I would like to learn with a pair that are more realistic.

Sorry if this has been covered. I tried searching the forum, but couldn't figure out how to narrow down the results...

[strangepair03]

https://www.shureidousa.com

They are pricey, but will last a lifetime. (my favorite)

https://www.weaponsconnection.com

also pricy, but custom made for your hand.

Both are good for real heavy contact.

Hope this helps