{"product_id":"kensei-gold-smoked-dobari-shinai","title":"[5-50% off] *NEW* Ultimate Smoked Dobari Shinai 'KENSEI GOLD'","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ksd\" style=\"--ksd-accent:#956d2b;--ksd-hero-from:#111827;--ksd-hero-to:#e5a842\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-notice\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMen's size 39 usually ships in 1 to 2 business days. Junior sizes 37 and 38 usually ship in 7 to 10 business days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-hero ksd-hero--logo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-hero__logo ksd-hero__logo--mark\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"剣星 KENSEI\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6609\/7967\/files\/kensei-kanji.png?v=1793140495\u0026amp;width=400\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ksd-badge\"\u003eSingle Shinai\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKENSEI Gold Smoked Dobari Shinai\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA smoked Dobari Jissengata Shinai with a slim tip, designed for quick handling and a light feeling towards the tip in Shiai and Ji-Geiko.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-split\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-split__text\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ksd-intro\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKENSEI Gold Smoked Dobari Shinai\u003c\/strong\u003e is the smoked competition model of the KENSEI Standard range. Its Dobari body, fuller through the lower section, and its slim Jissengata tip keep the weight towards the hands, so the tip feels light and the Shinai moves quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ksd-intro\"\u003eWithin the KENSEI Standard range, each model is identified by the colour of its 剣星 mark, and this model carries the mark in gold, 金.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-split__media\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"KENSEI Gold Smoked Dobari Shinai with a broader Dobari profile, balance closer to the hands, and 26mm standard grip\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6609\/7967\/files\/kensei-gold-kv.jpg?v=1793369265\u0026amp;width=800\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1071\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-section ksd-side\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLight at the Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Dobari Shinai has a broader body, fuller through its lower section, and a Jissengata Shinai a thinner tip. KENSEI Gold combines both, bringing the balance closer to the hands for a light feeling towards the tip and quick, responsive handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is shaped for fast, competitive Kendo in Shiai and Ji-Geiko.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSingle Smoked Dobari Shinai\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product includes \u003cstrong\u003e1 x KENSEI Gold Smoked Dobari Shinai\u003c\/strong\u003e, supplied fully assembled and ready to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ksd-list ksd-list--cols\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmoked finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA distinctive smoked appearance for a competition Shinai that stands apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDobari Jissengata profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA body fuller through the lower section and a slim tip, both bringing the balance closer to the hands for match-ready handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight-feeling tip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith the balance closer to the hands, the tip feels light and the Shinai handles quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard round grip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA familiar round Tsuka, so the difference in handling comes from the profile rather than the grip. Approximately 26mm on size 39, measured on the bamboo without the Tsuka.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady to use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSupplied fully assembled, so it can go straight into Keiko.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade to federation standards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade according to the All Japan Kendo Federation and International Kendo Federation standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes for men and juniors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAvailable in men's size 39, and in junior sizes 37 and 38.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart of the KENSEI Standard range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach KENSEI model is identified by the colour of its 剣星 mark; this one carries it in gold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-grid ksd-grid--2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-soft\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMade for Shiai\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuick, competition-oriented handling for Kendoka who want speed in matches and Ji-Geiko.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-soft\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLight and Quick\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA light feeling towards the tip for Kendoka who rely on fast, sharp technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-notice\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSize and Specification Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll our Shinai are made according to the All Japan Kendo Federation and International Kendo Federation standards. The weights below are the minimum and the lengths the maximum set out in the All Japan Kendo Federation guidelines for each size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBamboo contains natural oil that dries out over time. To help your Shinai keep its proper weight, please oil it regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable aria-label=\"KENSEI Gold Shinai sizes and specifications\" class=\"ksd-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGuideline Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGuideline Max. Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39 Men's\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMen, university age and adult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e510g+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh school, approx. age 15 to 18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e480g+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e117cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJunior high school, approx. age 12 to 15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e440g+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e114cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-section ksd-side\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is KENSEI Gold For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKENSEI Gold is for competition-minded Kendoka who want a quick, light-tipped Shinai with a smoked finish, from experienced competitors to competing juniors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the successor to our HIBANA Shinai, and the best pick if you appreciate HIBANA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-note\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"KendoStar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58995040551293,"sku":"PRSW","price":139.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6609\/7967\/files\/kensei-gold-image.jpg?v=1793369266","url":"https:\/\/kendostar.com\/en-au\/products\/kensei-gold-smoked-dobari-shinai","provider":"KendoStar International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}