Japanese Madake Kotogata Custom Grip ♂ Shinai - TESSHO
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Selected Japanese Madake Kotogata Shinai.
Tessho is a Kotogata (straight body type) with custom grip diameter (between 26mm to 30mm) and the option to select between standard or Tsukatan (The Do or bigger protuberance above the grip on the bamboo is lowered), exclusively crafted for men (available in 39 size only), made from Tokusen-Nihon-Madake (selected Japanese Madake) finished with walnut oil ensuring a high quality bamboo. The assembled option comes with hand-stitched Double or Single Gin Tsukagawa. The bamboo-only option is available too. It feels more robust than Keichiku types of bamboo and with the straight body-type, is an ideal Shinai model for high grade Kenshi. By selecting the desired grip diameter (thickness) and the Tsukagawa length, it may become the perfect/comfortable Shinai for your own Kendo-style.
Recommended for Kenshi that aims Ippon using single powerful techniques and/or counter-attacks. When the Tsukagawa length is requested to be shorter plus selecting the short grip option, it will help to attack from a far distance but if you prefer taking advantage of the close Maai, the longer Tsukagawa with standard grip is suggested. Also for Jodan players, the longest Tsukagawa will definitely fits well.
* SSP Approval: This Shinai follows the actual All Japan Kendo Federation designated regulations.
* The standard Tsuba size does not fit on thicker grips Shinai. When the option for adding the Tsuba & Tsubadome set is selected, we will adjust (enlarge the hole of) the Tsuba, which is reflected on the extra fee.
* The Tsukagawa Length options are approximate. Due to the leather elastic properties, the length might vary between 0.5 to 1 cm from the option selected. Also, it may experience further elongation after use, specially when exposed to different environment (humidity and temperature changes). Expect it to extend longer than the initial length after a while.
* "Assembled Shinai"= Leather fittings/parts included. "Bamboo only"= Without assembling parts.
Specification | Gender | Junior High School (12–15 yrs) |
Senior High School (15–18 yrs) |
University students and Adults (18yrs+) |
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Max. length | Male & Female | 114cm | 117cm | 120cm |
Shinai size | Male | 37 Boy | 38 High-school Boy | 39 Men |
Female | 37 Girl | 38 High-school Girl | 38 Women / 39 Women | |
Min. weight | Male | 440g | 480g | 510g |
Female | 400g | 420g | 440g | |
Shinai must be measured and weighed assembled with the leather fittings, but without tsuba or tsuba-dome. |
- Main Materials:
- Japanese bamboo, leather
- Bamboo Type:
- Japanese Madake
- Tsuka (Grip) Type:
- Round grip (Bamboo diameter: 26mm〜30mm. Assembled diameter: +2mm approx.)
- Shinai Type:
- Koto (Straight body shape)