Ultimate Handmade Gold Bushin is a carefully crafted Shinai from selected Madake bamboo. The craftsman balances this Shinai to its desired specification and does not compromise less than anything perfect.
Bamboo: Madake
Shinai Type: Normal Straight Haribushi & Normal Straight Kensaki tip
Handle Type: Extra Large Grip
Tsuka Diameter (End): 30mm
Tsuba Size: L (Male)
Shinai product specification guide
General use in Japan | University/Adults |
39 Male | |
Fully Assembled Weight (g) | 510g+ |
Tsuka Diameter (mm) | 30mm |
39 Female | |
Fully Assembled Weight (g) |
Not available |
Tsuka Diameter (mm) | Not available |
- 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
Size | Standard Length (Approx) |
39 | 32 cm |
38 | 31 cm |
37 | 30 cm |
36 | 29 cm |