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

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

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The SHUNZAN Large Short Grip Shinai brings together two grip features that rarely meet. The Dobari body, fuller through the lower section, the thinner Jissengata tip, and the thicker Tsuka all draw the balance towards the hands for a light swing, while the shorter Tsuka adds crispness at the moment of impact.

Its name, 瞬斬, means instant cut. Like every model in the Premium range, SHUNZAN is made to your specification: choose your fittings and Tsuru colour, or order the bamboo only.

SHUNZAN Large Short Grip Shinai with a broader profile, balance closer to the hands, 27mm large grip, short handle, and a choice of fittings

Light Swing, Crisp Strike

The Dobari body, the thinner tip, and the thicker Tsuka all bring the balance closer to the hands, so SHUNZAN swings out lightly. The shorter Tsuka then gives the strike its crispness, a combination that makes this a highly specialised handling option.

It suits attacking Kendoka who keep up relentless pressure to unsettle the opponent, then choose the moment for a decisive strike.

Made to Your Specification

Choose your fittings and Tsuru colour and receive your SHUNZAN 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 highly specialised feel in the hands. Approximately 27mm on size 39, measured on the bamboo without the Tsuka.
  • Dobari Jissengata profile
    A body fuller through the lower section and a thinner tip, both bringing the balance closer to the hands.
  • Light swing
    With the balance towards the hands, the Shinai swings out lightly.
  • Crisp strike
    The shorter Tsuka adds crispness at the moment of 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.

Highly Specialised

A rare combination of a large and a short grip, for a very particular preference.

Made Your Way

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

Built to Attack

For Kendoka who keep up the pressure and finish with a decisive strike.

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 SHUNZAN For?

SHUNZAN is for attacking Kendoka who want a light swing and a crisp strike, and who like the feel of a thicker, shorter grip.

It is a highly specialised Shinai, best suited to experienced Kendoka who know exactly the grip they prefer.

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.