Extra Large Short Grip [HK-38] Shugoshin (Keichiku)

Extra large grip class Shinai are Shinais with large grips (wider diameter of the handle), and made for those with larger hands and wants a thicker grip. Extra large grip class Shinai can come in other ranges like Jissen Gata, Koto, and Normal types.

The Shugoshin Shinai is designed to have a shorter Tsuka compared to normal Shinais.

Bamboo: Keichiku

Shinai Type: Large Haribushi and normal Kensaki.

Handle Type: Extra large size handle for those with really big hands. This Shinai is designed with a short handle.

Tsuba Size: Special Enlarge Tsuka Required

Shinai product specification guide

• General use in Japan explains in general which categories the Shinais are used in Japan. For International Kendo customers, check with your Renmei in case recommendations are different.
• Full Assembled Weight does not include Tsuba and Tsubadome, and the weight range is a guide where the fully assembled Shinai's weight will fall into for this model of the Shinai.
• Tsuka Diameter is taken approximately 1 ~ 2 cm from the end of the Tsuka of the Bamboo Shinai, and is a specification estimation.
• Basic assembly of Shinai does not include Tsuka or Tsuka Dome. Tsuka and Tsuka Dome will need to be purchase separately unless specified.

Shinai Specification in detail

Tsuka Diameter is taken approximately 1 ~ 2 cm from the end of the Tsuka of the Bamboo Shinai. It is a specification estimation to the closest mm. Image below is an example how a 28mm Tsuka Diameter would be measured and checked at the end of production. Important to note that the Tsuka Diameter reference is not the diameter at the end of the Tsuka. Oval Handles does not have a designated specific Tsuka Diameter due to its oval shape.

Information about Tsukagawa Size & Length