Koto-Jissengata Thick Short Grip ♂ Shinai - RAIGOU
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Tokusen (carefully selected bamboo) Koto-Jissengata Tsukabuto-Tsukatan Shinai.
Raigou is a Koto (straight body type) Jissengata (good for Shiai) with shorter and thicker grip (an assembled 39 size Shinai has a 29 to 30mm diameter grip, with a 30cm long Tsuka), exclusively crafted for men (available in 38 and 39 size only) from the best selected Keichiku type of bamboo and finished with walnut oil assuring a high quality Shinai. The base assembled option comes with hand-stitched Gin Tsukagawa, but you can upgrade it to a double Tsukagawa if preferred. The durability of this Shinai has been improved due to the raw material's part used, as well as the thickness and curvatures of each piece of bamboo. The center of gravity is closer to the hands due to the thicker grip (Tsukabuto) and also due to its Do (prominent part above the handle or body of the Shinai) which has been lowered (Tsukatan). As you would expect from a Kotogata, it is an awesome tool for a "powerful single strike" Kendo style, but thanks to its thicker grip and balance, maneuverability is improved, making it a more user-friendly and good for competition Shinai model. Also, because its shorter grip, it is recommended for Kenshi that aims Ippon using techniques from far distance (Tō-Maa) but also from middle distance (Chū-kan).
* 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.
* Assembled Shinai; Leather fittings/parts included.
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:
- Bamboo, leather
- Bamboo Type:
- Selected Keichiku
- Tsuka (Grip) Type:
- Short & Thick Grip (Approx. 28mm, and 30mm when assembled)
- Shinai Type:
- Koto (Straight body shape)
Reviews
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great shinai!
I mainly use it for keiko and shiai, it helps me see how well my technique is going, the thick grip balances it a lot, you have perfect control and it is light in the blows, a peculiar shinai that is worth trying