To the samurai warrior, the full contact staff was a spear with the tip broken off. A well-versed warrior could wield the staff either as a short, medium or long-range weapon, depending on the situation and placement of hands. Many choose to spar and practice using various lengths. The 6-foot staff offers the combatant the most versatile fighting applications to gain a winning point. The 6-foot staff has 29 inches of striking area on both sides with 14 inches of rigid handle in the center. Available in three lengths. 72 inches............has striking area of 23 inches on both sides with tough 2 inches in diameter. It has a 25 inches Rigid handle in the centre.