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[5-50% off] *NEW* Premium Nito Daito Shinai 'MUSASHI'

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The MUSASHI Nito Daito Shinai is a specialist Daito, the longer Shinai of the pair, for Kendoka who practise Nito. It comes in a shorter 37 length and draws its balance firmly towards the hands, with a Dobari body fuller through the lower section, a thinner Jissengata tip, and a large grip.

It is named after Miyamoto Musashi, the swordsman who founded the Niten Ichi-ryū two-sword school. Like every model in the Premium range, MUSASHI is made to your specification: choose your fittings and Tsuru colour, or order the bamboo only.

MUSASHI Nito Daito Shinai with a broader profile, balance closer to the hands, 27mm large grip, one-handed Daito in size 37, and a choice of fittings

Light in One Hand

In Nito, the Daito is held and struck with one hand, so a light-feeling, easily controlled Shinai matters. MUSASHI combines three features that each bring the balance closer to the hands: a Dobari body, a thinner tip, and a large grip.

The result is a light swing and quick handling, for Nito players who keep constant pressure on the opponent.

Made to Your Specification

Choose your fittings and Tsuru colour and receive your MUSASHI fully assembled and ready to use, or order the bamboo only to fit with your own fittings.

Key Features

  • Nito Daito
    A shorter 37-length Daito, made for two-sword Kendo.
  • Large grip
    A thicker Tsuka that gives the hand more to hold. Approximately 27mm, 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, quick handling
    Three features that draw the balance towards the hands combine for a light swing.
  • 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 and ladies' Daito
    Available as a men's or ladies' Nito Daito in size 37.
  • Part of the Premium range
    Each Premium model carries its own name in bronze engraving.

Made for Nito

A specialist Daito for two-sword Kendo.

Made Your Way

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

Built to Attack

Light, quick handling for constant pressure on the opponent.

Size and Specification Guide

All 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 a Nito Daito.

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
37 Men's, Nito Daito Men, university age and adult 440g+ 114cm
37 Ladies', Nito Daito Women, university age and adult 400g+ 114cm

Who Is MUSASHI For?

MUSASHI is for Kendoka who practise Nito and want a Daito that feels light and quick in one hand, with a substantial grip.

It suits attacking Nito players who keep constant pressure on the opponent.

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.