{"product_id":"retsu-short-grip-shinai","title":"[5-50% off] *NEW* Premium Short Grip Shinai 'RETSU'","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=\"烈 RETSU\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6609\/7967\/files\/premium-kanji-black_0012_retsu.png?v=1793635518\u0026amp;width=400\" width=\"552\" height=\"565\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ksd-badge\"\u003ePremium Shinai\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRETSU Short Grip Shinai\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA premium Dobari Jissengata Shinai with a shortened Tsuka, for Kendoka who favour compact hand positioning and a crisp, extended strike.\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\u003eRETSU Short Grip Shinai\u003c\/strong\u003e is a competition-oriented Shinai with a shorter Tsuka. It is slim overall, with a Dobari body slightly fuller through the lower section and a thinner Jissengata tip, which keeps it quick and adaptable at every distance, while the shorter grip gives the strike its crispness and reach when it matters most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ksd-intro\"\u003eIts name, 烈, means fierce. Like every model in the Premium range, RETSU 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=\"RETSU Short Grip Shinai with a broader profile, balance closer to the hands, 25mm standard grip, short handle, and a choice of fittings\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6609\/7967\/files\/retsu-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\u003eCrispness From a Shorter Grip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShortening the Tsuka moves the balance a little away from the hands and towards the tip, while the Dobari body and Jissengata tip keep the Shinai quick in the hands. The strike gains crispness and carry, and the reach extends slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRETSU suits all-round Kendoka who use a wide range of distances and techniques, and who want a decisive, sharp strike at the moment of attack.\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\u003eRETSU\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\u003eShort grip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA shorter Tsuka for compact hand positioning, with a crisper strike and slightly longer reach. Approximately 25mm on size 39, measured on the bamboo without the Tsuka.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDobari Jissengata profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSlim overall, with a body slightly fuller through the lower section and a thinner tip, for quick, adaptable handling.\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\u003eSizes for men and juniors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAvailable in men's size 39, and in junior sizes 37 and 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\u003eCompact Hand Position\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Kendoka who prefer their hands closer together on a shorter grip.\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\u003eA Sharper Strike\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrispness and reach at the moment of striking, for decisive Ippon.\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=\"RETSU 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\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJunior high school, approx. age 12 to 15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e440g+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e114cm\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 RETSU For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRETSU is for competition-minded Kendoka who favour compact hand positioning and a shorter grip, and who want a crisp, sharp strike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits all-round Kendoka who use many distances and techniques, from experienced competitors to competing juniors.\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":58995199803773,"sku":"K1PS","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6609\/7967\/files\/retsu-image.jpg?v=1793634929","url":"https:\/\/kendostar.com\/en-gb\/products\/retsu-short-grip-shinai","provider":"KendoStar International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}