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 at 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.