{"product_id":"haku-large-short-grip-koto-shinai","title":"[5-50% off] *NEW* Premium Large Short Grip Koto Shinai 'HAKU'","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=\"魄 HAKU\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6609\/7967\/files\/premium-kanji-black_0007_haku.png?v=1793635518\u0026amp;width=400\" width=\"464\" height=\"569\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ksd-badge\"\u003ePremium Shinai\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHAKU Large Short Grip Koto Shinai\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA premium Koto Jissengata Shinai with a Tsuka that is both thicker and shorter, giving a distinctive balance for a very specific grip preference.\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\u003eHAKU Large Short Grip Koto Shinai\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ksd-intro\"\u003eIts 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-split__media\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"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\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6609\/7967\/files\/haku-kv.jpg?v=1793634930\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 Distinctive Balance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHAKU 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.\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\u003eHAKU\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, short grip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA thicker, shorter Tsuka for a very specific grip preference. Approximately 28mm on size 39, measured on the bamboo without the Tsuka.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKoto Jissengata profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA straighter, traditional profile with a thinner bulge, finished with a thinner Jissengata tip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive balance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTip weight from the Koto profile and short grip, steadied by the thinner tip and the large grip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatch-grade finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirm, thick-walled staves finished slim, for a crisp, decisive feel on impact.\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\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 Specialist Model\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade for Kendoka with a very specific grip preference.\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\u003eBold From Distance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTip weight that rewards committed attacks from longer distance.\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=\"HAKU 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 HAKU For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHAKU is for Kendoka who prefer a traditional Koto Shinai and a grip that is both thicker and shorter than standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a specialist model, best suited to experienced Kendoka who know exactly the balance and grip they want.\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":58995202294141,"sku":"K3FS","price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6609\/7967\/files\/haku-image.jpg?v=1793634929","url":"https:\/\/kendostar.com\/en-gb\/products\/haku-large-short-grip-koto-shinai","provider":"KendoStar International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}