タカ 1 I wasn't sure about the quality of wood, or if walking would be difficult, but these elements were totally good.The strap works by threading a rope through the wood, where a knot is tied to keep the strap from pulling through the wood.It is only protected by a small metal piece, which fell off within the first day of use. I wanted to wear this for a matsuri, but on my way home the whole strap fell completely off and I had a difficult time walking home.Is this authentic? I don't know. But maybe it's better to buy a more expensive model here on Amazon.