Jissen Gata [HK-05] Ashura (Keichiku)

Jissen Gata class Shinai is known for a thick Haribushi (body of the shinai) and Normal Kensaki (tip). This shifts the center of balance of the Shinai towards the Tsuka (Handle), and give the Shinai a sense of weightlessness as the Shinai sits comfortably in your grip.

The Ashura is made for those who prefers a shorter length grip.  This type of Shinai is preferred by Kendoka whose style of Kendo is light and fast. Only a size 37 Tsuka can be fitted on the Ashura Shinai.

Bamboo: Keichiku

Shinai Type: Large Haribushi and Normal Kensaki tip

Handle Type: Normal

Tsuba Size: L (Male)

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