'SHIKON' - KendoStar 'KINJIRUSHI' Series - SHORT GRIP JISSENGATA Shinai - Set of 3

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'KINJIRUSHI' translates to Gold Seal, and represents the GOLD STANDARD of top-quality Shinai. Each Shinai in the KINJIRUSHI series is made using cuts of premium bamboo, and are built not only for a fantastic balance, but also excellent durability.

Each KINJIRUSHI Shinai is carved by expert craftsman with the utmost care and attention.

SHIKON is a premium short grip Jissengata Shinai which is not only perfect for elite competitors, but is a perfect choice for those looking for a Shinai which allows for fast, consecutive attacks. SHIKON has been made with the short-grip design in mind, so rather than simply attaching a shorter Tsukagawa (handle leather), the center of balance of the Shinai is set further towards the grip also, so that the balance is optimum for use with a shorter grip.

In addition to the KINJIRUSHI Series Shinai being made from premium cut bamboo, this same quality can be found in the leather fittings too - which are included as standard.

Grip length is approximately 29cm.

Customer Reviews

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Stella P.

Shinai are top quality but I won’t be able to use until my rotator cuff surgery is better next spring. Will update then.

Armin T.

They feel very good as described. Delivery was great as always. Recommend kendostar to all of our dojo members.

MaWi

Great shinai This is my new favourite shinai! Great also for katate, especially when you are still a begginer :)

Phil

Good Surprise Very good shinai. Good maneuverability. Good grip. Allows strikes to be completed more quickly.

Lukas

Good for tournaments I got two of these for my girlfriend, and she's been more than pleased with them, complimenting the short grip and the manoeuvrability. They are her new favourite.

Rick

Outstanding First of all, the extra quality of this range is really noticeable from the first moment it is unpacked. The shorter grip helps keep the left arm straight on a cut without sliding the right hand down from the tsuba as much, and feels extremely nimble in closer quarters. I bought three, and now two are out on loan to others in my dojo, who have fallen for the shorter grip and are keen to trial them. I haven't persinally tried every variant of shinai available, but this is the top so far, and will be very hard to beat.

Sean

The Shinai i've been looking for. Look, I'm cool using regular shinai. I'm a Small guy of 5"5' But most importantly i have a Range of motion issue in my right arm from an injury. I tried shortening the handles of my regular shinai and even got "short handled" shinai from other brands, but the have all been unbalanced and unwieldy. Until now, These shinai were sent by the kendo gods. I've put my other short handle shinai up against standard ones and they have been the same length of just regular shinai that have has a short tsukaito on it. but not the shikon. not only is it actually shorted in the handle but it is balanced to feel light yet present at the tip. or at least mine are. they are all unique in their feel too.

Stephan Ott

Top!! Excellent quality and handling as if they were custom made! PERFECT!!! My new standard shinai :-)