Penshurst Martial Arts

What is a Tonkua トンクヮー from the "You want to learn Kobudo Series"
They are a side handled batten traditionally made from hardwood as a defence weapon. It can prove versatile in its uses and application blocking, striking, hooking, hammer or extending range. The swing is akin to nunchaku flail and is taught pairs.
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What is a Nunchaku ヌンチャク from the "You want to learn Kobudo Series"
Traditionally they are flailing weapon linking two heavy wooden sticks together. Their composition can vary from material used, rope, chain connecting even roller bearings etc and rough sizing should be the palm to elbow. We train using octagonal hardwood nunchaku with a rope connector so it can be practically applied. As a single or dual wielding weapon. Flail means one end is fixed while the other swings
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What is a Sai from the "You want to learn Kobudo Series"

They are a three-pronged blunt, melee weapon used primarily for striking, blocking and disarming opponents. They are taught and used in pairs either as retracted or extended grip through extensive partner exercises.
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What is a BO from the "You want to learn Kobudo Series"
It all starts with the BO, this comes in all shapes and sizes in our case we use the Roku shaku bō which is 6feet or in Australia 182cm and generally its comes in three styles, too pick Thick in the middle thin at the end, round and my favourite octagonal. We train with real hardwood Bo not plastic or other through extensive two person drills.
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Why learn weapons if you can't carry them in the street from the "You want to learn Kobudo Series"
By learning and understanding each weapons fundamentals, we also learn how these fundamental can be applied building essential physical and mental skills allowing self-Defense with Everyday Objects much like they were adapted Historically. ie what ever is at hand (pen, umbrella etc) for both attack and defence of other weapons.
All that said, the base truth is this, this is not the weapon, you are the weapon and this is an extension of self.