Miyamoto Musashi’s Bokken

Origin
Miyamoto Musashi also known as Shinmen Takezō, Miyamoto Bennosuke or, by his Buddhist name, Niten Dōraku, was an expert Japanese swordsman and rōnin. One infamous tale of his duels involves Sasaki Kojirō, a Japanese swordsman who was widely considered a master of his craft during the era

According to the legend, Miyamoto arrived more than three hours late, and goaded Sasaki by taunting him. When Sasaki attacked, his blow came as close as to sever Miyamoto's chonmage. He came close to victory several times until, supposedly blinded by the sunset behind Miyamoto, Miyamoto struck him on the skull with his over-sized bokken, or wooden sword, which was 110 centimeters long. Miyamoto supposedly fashioned the long bokken, a type called a suburitō due to its above-average length, by shaving down the spare oar of the boat in which he arrived at the duel with his wakizashi. Miyamoto had been late for the duel on purpose in order to psychologically unnerve his opponent, a tactic he used on previous occasions, such as during his series of duels with the Yoshioka swordsmen.

Effects
When the Bokken is used during any form of combat, it starts to eminate a bright light that blinds the holder's attacker. This can permently blind the attacker as well as give this first degree burns.

Collection
This artifact was originally found by Subhas Chandra Bose and was in his cache of artifacts. It was collected by agent Sam Wyatt on August 24th, 1945.