{"product_id":"rasetsu-octagonal-grip-dobari-shinai","title":"[5-50% off] *NEW* Premium Octagonal Grip Dobari Shinai 'RASETSU'","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ksd\" style=\"--ksd-accent:#55210a;--ksd-hero-from:#111827;--ksd-hero-to:#753002\"\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=\"羅刹 RASETSU\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6609\/7967\/files\/premium-kanji-black_0010_rasetsu.png?v=1793635518\u0026amp;width=400\" width=\"619\" height=\"573\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ksd-badge\"\u003ePremium Shinai\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRASETSU Octagonal Grip Dobari Shinai\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA premium Dobari Jissengata Shinai with a large octagonal Koban grip, and one of the most specialised competition models in the range.\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\u003eRASETSU Octagonal Grip Dobari Shinai\u003c\/strong\u003e draws its balance firmly towards the hands with a Dobari body fuller through the lower section, a thinner Jissengata tip, and a large grip. That grip is an octagonal Koban shape, which fits the palm closely and gives strong feedback on the angle of the Shinai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ksd-intro\"\u003eIts name, 羅刹, comes from a fierce guardian figure in Japanese Buddhism. Like every model in the Premium range, RASETSU 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=\"RASETSU Octagonal Grip Dobari Shinai with a broader profile, balance closer to the hands, 28 or 30mm large oval octagonal grip that supports Hasuji, and a choice of fittings\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6609\/7967\/files\/rasetsu-kv.jpg?v=1793634928\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\u003eA Grip That Settles the Hands\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large octagonal Koban grip fits closely into the palm, strengthening the grip and helping the hands settle into the correct Tenouchi. Its shape also tells the hands how the Shinai is angled, supporting the correct Hasuji.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the balance close to the hands and high tip control, RASETSU suits quick combinations, Oji-Waza that catch the opponent as they start to move, and exchanges at close distance, ready to take the smallest opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMade to Your Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose your fittings and Tsuru colour and receive your \u003cstrong\u003eRASETSU\u003c\/strong\u003e fully assembled and ready to use, or order the bamboo only to fit with your own fittings.\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\u003eLarge octagonal Koban grip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFits closely into the palm for a secure grip and a well-settled Tenouchi. Approximately 28mm on size 39, measured on the bamboo without the Tsuka, with a 30mm grip also available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong directional feedback\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe octagonal shape helps keep the correct Hasuji.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDobari Jissengata profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA body fuller through the lower section and a thinner tip, both bringing the balance closer to the hands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh tip control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuited to quick combinations, Oji-Waza, and close-distance exchanges.\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\u003eSizes for men and juniors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAvailable in men's size 39, and in junior size 38.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart of the Premium range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach Premium model carries its own name in bronze engraving.\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\u003eA Secure Grip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe octagonal Koban shape fits the palm for confident control.\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\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-soft\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReady for Any Opening\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh tip control to take the smallest chance in Shiai.\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=\"RASETSU 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\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-section ksd-side\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is RASETSU For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRASETSU is for competition-minded Kendoka who want strong directional feedback and a secure grip, with a balance drawn firmly towards the hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is one of the most specialised models in the range, and suits Kendoka who already know they prefer a large octagonal grip.\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":58995200262525,"sku":"K5G","price":154.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6609\/7967\/files\/rasetsu-image.jpg?v=1793634929","url":"https:\/\/kendostar.com\/en-ca\/products\/rasetsu-octagonal-grip-dobari-shinai","provider":"KendoStar International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}