I decided fairly early on that it was important that the sword be wooden because of several reasons.
First, that it makes the character of the nightwatchman seem less threatening and more comical. Without a real sword he is really quite harmless.
Second, it shows his ineptitude in combat and his unsuitability for the position he's in. Wood denotes his training rank, that he isn't fully competant enough yet to handle a real sword.
Finally, it makes his dramatic turn all the more impactful in that he appears harmless for two thirds of the film, before finally revealing he has no need for a weapon when it comes to displaying his aggression.
(And lastly I've always liked wooden swords).
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