{"product_id":"tenjin-koto-shinai","title":"[5-50% off] *NEW* Elite Koto Shinai 'TENJIN'","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ksd\" style=\"--ksd-accent:#865b11;--ksd-hero-from:#111827;--ksd-hero-to:#a67f11\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-notice\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade to order. Usually ships in 1 to 2 weeks.\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=\"天神 TENJIN\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6609\/7967\/files\/premium-kanji-black_0015_tenjin.png?v=1793696812\u0026amp;width=400\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ksd-badge\"\u003eElite Shinai\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTENJIN Koto Shinai\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur elite Shinai, made from ‘Bungo Chiku’: Japanese Madake bamboo from the Bungo region, today’s Ōita Prefecture. Dense and thick-walled, it gives the hard, weighty strike that experienced Kendoka trust.\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\u003eTENJIN Koto Shinai\u003c\/strong\u003e is the finest Shinai in our range. It is made from ‘Bungo Chiku’, Madake bamboo grown in the Bungo region of Japan, now Ōita Prefecture, with a very dense skin and thick walls. The bamboo resists bending and flexes less on impact, so every strike lands with a hard, weighty feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ksd-intro\"\u003eIts Koto Jissengata profile is straighter, with a thinner bulge, so weight is felt along the whole Shinai and carries through to the tip. Its name, 天神, means heavenly deity. TENJIN is made to your specification: choose your fittings and Tsuru colour, or order the bamboo only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-split__media\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"TENJIN Koto Shinai with a straight profile, 27mm grip, genuine Japanese Madake bamboo, and a choice of fittings\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6609\/7967\/files\/tenjin-koto-kv.jpg?v=1793740969\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\u003eBungo Chiku: Madake From Ōita\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTENJIN is made from ‘Bungo Chiku’: Madake bamboo grown in the Bungo region of Japan, today’s Ōita Prefecture. Its skin is very dense and its walls are thick, so it strongly resists bending and pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn impact, the bamboo flexes less, and the hands feel a hard, weighty response. It is the reason TENJIN is our elite Shinai, and the reason many experienced Kendoka trust this Shinai completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-section ksd-side\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWeight Carried to the Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Koto Shinai is straighter, with a thinner bulge, so its weight is felt along the whole length. On TENJIN, weight remains towards the tip, giving the sense of the tip running through each strike, with a solid, heavy feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits Kendoka who build their Kendo on well-aimed Tobikomi-Waza and Ai-Waza from long distance, while looking for Ippon at every distance and with every technique.\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\u003eBungo Chiku bamboo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJapanese Madake grown in the Bungo region of Japan, today’s Ōita Prefecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense and thick-walled\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA very dense skin and thick walls that resist bending and pressure, so the Shinai flexes less on impact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHard, weighty feel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA firm, heavy response in the hands, trusted by many experienced Kendoka.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKoto Jissengata profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA straighter, traditional profile with a thinner bulge, so weight carries through to the tip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e27mm round grip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA round grip of approximately 27mm, measured on the bamboo without the Tsuka.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarked as our elite Shinai\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach TENJIN carries the 天神 mark and the 豊後材 label for its Bungo bamboo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoice of fittings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThree fitting options, or the bamboo only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoice of Tsuru colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeven Tsuru colours for fitted options.\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\u003eMen's size 39\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAvailable in men's size 39.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-grid ksd-grid--3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-soft\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOur Elite Shinai\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top of the KendoStar Shinai range, for Kendoka who want the finest Shinai we offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-soft\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBungo Chiku Bamboo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDense, thick-walled Madake from Ōita, for a hard, weighty strike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-soft\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMade Your Way\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour choice of fittings and Tsuru colour, assembled for you.\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 weight below is the minimum and the length the maximum set out in the All Japan Kendo Federation guidelines for this 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=\"TENJIN Koto 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\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-section ksd-side\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is TENJIN Koto For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTENJIN Koto is for experienced Kendoka who want the finest Shinai we offer: Bungo Chiku Madake with a hard, weighty feel, in a traditional Koto profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits Kendoka whose Kendo is built on well-aimed attacks from long distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-grid ksd-grid--2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose Your Fittings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitted 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable aria-label=\"Fitting options\" class=\"ksd-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eOption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo fittings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eThe bamboo only, for Kendoka who prefer to fit their own Tsuka, Sakigawa, Nakayui, and Tsuru\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Single Folded Basic Fittings: a Tsuka folded once with one loop for the Tsuru, a Sakigawa, a Tsuru and a Sakigomu\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6609\/7967\/files\/Standard_Single.jpg?v=1793786542\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle Folded Basic Fittings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eA standard leather Tsuka, folded once at the end\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"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\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6609\/7967\/files\/Deluxe_Single.jpg?v=1793786542\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle Folded Deluxe ‘Gin’ Leather Fittings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eA softer Deluxe ‘Gin’ leather Tsuka, folded once at the end\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"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\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6609\/7967\/files\/Deluxe_Double.jpg?v=1793786542\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble Folded Deluxe ‘Gin’ Leather Fittings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eA softer Deluxe ‘Gin’ leather Tsuka, folded twice at the end with two loops for the Tsuru, for extra durability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose Your Tsuru Colour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable aria-label=\"Tsuru colours\" class=\"ksd-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"White Tsuru on a fitted Shinai\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6609\/7967\/files\/White-300x300.jpg?v=1793786542\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Yellow Tsuru on a fitted Shinai\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6609\/7967\/files\/Yellow-300x300.jpg?v=1793786542\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Black Tsuru on a fitted Shinai\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6609\/7967\/files\/Black-300x300.jpg?v=1793786542\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Blue Tsuru on a fitted Shinai\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6609\/7967\/files\/Blue-300x300.jpg?v=1793786542\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Purple Tsuru on a fitted Shinai\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6609\/7967\/files\/Purple-300x300.jpg?v=1793786541\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Green Tsuru on a fitted Shinai\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6609\/7967\/files\/Green-300x300.jpg?v=1793786542\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Red Tsuru on a fitted Shinai\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6609\/7967\/files\/Red-300x300.jpg?v=1793786542\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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":58996028047741,"sku":"MODF","price":248.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6609\/7967\/files\/tenjin-koto-image.jpg?v=1793740969","url":"https:\/\/kendostar.com\/en-au\/products\/tenjin-koto-shinai","provider":"KendoStar International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}