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[5-50% off] *NEW* Premium Large Short Grip Koto Shinai 'HAKU'

[5-50% off] *NEW* Premium Large Short Grip Koto Shinai 'HAKU'

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The HAKU Large Short Grip Koto Shinai is a Koto Jissengata Shinai with a Tsuka that is both thicker and shorter. The straighter Koto profile, with its thinner bulge, and the shorter grip give weight at the tip, while the thinner Jissengata tip and the thicker grip draw the balance back towards the hands, for a distinctive balance.

Its name, 魄, means spirit. Like every model in the Premium range, HAKU is made to your specification: choose your fittings and Tsuru colour, or order the bamboo only.

HAKU Large Short Grip Koto Jissengata Shinai with a straight profile balanced towards the tip, 28mm large grip, short handle, and a choice of fittings

A Distinctive Balance

The Koto profile and the shorter Tsuka both move weight towards the tip, giving a strike that carries through. The thinner Jissengata tip and the thicker Tsuka balance this by bringing the centre of gravity back towards the hands.

HAKU suits bold Tobikomi-Waza and Ai-Waza from longer distance, where the tip weight and short grip come into their own, and it is equally at home with Oji-Waza.

Made to Your Specification

Choose your fittings and Tsuru colour and receive your HAKU fully assembled and ready to use, or order the bamboo only to fit with your own fittings.

Key Features

  • Large, short grip
    A thicker, shorter Tsuka for a very specific grip preference. Approximately 28mm on size 39, measured on the bamboo without the Tsuka.
  • Koto Jissengata profile
    A straighter, traditional profile with a thinner bulge, finished with a thinner Jissengata tip.
  • Distinctive balance
    Tip weight from the Koto profile and short grip, steadied by the thinner tip and the large grip.
  • Match-grade finish
    Firm, thick-walled staves finished slim, for a crisp, decisive feel on impact.
  • Choice of fittings
    Three fitting options, or the bamboo only.
  • Choice of Tsuru colour
    Seven Tsuru colours for fitted options.
  • Made to federation standards
    Made according to the All Japan Kendo Federation and International Kendo Federation standards.
  • Men's size 39
    Available in men's size 39.
  • Part of the Premium range
    Each Premium model carries its own name in bronze engraving.

A Specialist Model

Made for Kendoka with a very specific grip preference.

Made Your Way

Your choice of fittings and Tsuru colour, assembled for you.

Bold From Distance

Tip weight that rewards committed attacks from longer distance.

Size and Specification Guide

All our Shinai are made according to the All Japan Kendo Federation and International Kendo Federation standards. The weight below is the minimum and the length the maximum set out in the All Japan Kendo Federation guidelines for this size.

Bamboo contains natural oil that dries out over time. To help your Shinai keep its proper weight, please oil it regularly.

Size Suitable For Guideline Weight Guideline Max. Length
39 Men's Men, university age and adult 510g+ 120cm

Who Is HAKU For?

HAKU is for Kendoka who prefer a traditional Koto Shinai and a grip that is both thicker and shorter than standard.

It is a specialist model, best suited to experienced Kendoka who know exactly the balance and grip they want.

Choose Your Fittings

Fitted options are supplied fully assembled, with Tsuka, Sakigawa, Nakayui, and a Tsuru in your chosen colour. The options differ only in the Tsuka: the other parts are the same. Or order the bamboo only and fit your own.

Option What You Get
— No fittings The bamboo only, for Kendoka who prefer to fit their own Tsuka, Sakigawa, Nakayui, and Tsuru
Single Folded Basic Fittings: a Tsuka folded once with one loop for the Tsuru, a Sakigawa, a Tsuru and a Sakigomu Single Folded Basic Fittings A standard leather Tsuka, folded once at the end
Single Folded Deluxe ‘Gin’ Leather Fittings: a Gin leather Tsuka folded once with one loop for the Tsuru, a Sakigawa, a Tsuru and a Sakigomu Single Folded Deluxe ‘Gin’ Leather Fittings A softer Deluxe ‘Gin’ leather Tsuka, folded once at the end
Double Folded Deluxe ‘Gin’ Leather Fittings: a Gin leather Tsuka folded twice with two loops for the Tsuru, a Sakigawa, a Tsuru and a Sakigomu Double Folded Deluxe ‘Gin’ Leather Fittings A softer Deluxe ‘Gin’ leather Tsuka, folded twice at the end with two loops for the Tsuru, for extra durability

Choose Your Tsuru Colour

If you choose fittings, you can also choose the colour of the Tsuru, the string that runs along the back of the Shinai, opposite the striking side.

White Tsuru on a fitted Shinai Yellow Tsuru on a fitted Shinai Black Tsuru on a fitted Shinai Blue Tsuru on a fitted Shinai
White Yellow Black Blue
Purple Tsuru on a fitted Shinai Green Tsuru on a fitted Shinai Red Tsuru on a fitted Shinai
Purple Green Red

Please note: Shinai are made from natural bamboo, so slight variations in colour, grain, weight, and finish are normal. The product received may vary slightly from the product images. Please inspect your Shinai regularly and maintain it correctly before and after practice.