{"product_id":"stock-clearance-kendostar-model-ultimate-all-purpose-shinai-single","title":"STOCK CLEARANCE: KendoStar Model Ultimate All-Purpose Shinai, Single (Limited Stock)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ksd\" style=\"--ksd-accent:#1d3557;--ksd-hero-from:#101827;--ksd-hero-to:#1d3557\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-hero\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ksd-badge\"\u003eSingle Shinai\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal KendoStar Ultimate All-Purpose Shinai\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA reliable, well balanced, all-purpose Shinai designed for Keiko, Shiai, beginners, experienced competitors, and teachers alike.\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\u003eOriginal KendoStar Ultimate All-Purpose Shinai\u003c\/strong\u003e was created to be the one Shinai you can confidently use in almost any situation. It is designed to feel light and manoeuvrable without becoming too tip-light, giving it the balance needed for fast, repeated attacks while still allowing a solid, satisfying strike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ksd-intro\"\u003eMade from select cuts of Madake bamboo and fitted with quality leather parts, this model is a dependable choice for regular Keiko, Shiai preparation, seminars, grading practice, and long-term training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"ksd-split__media ksd-figure ksd-figure--solo ksd-figure--small\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Original KendoStar All-Purpose Shinai handle diameter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6609\/7967\/files\/26mmround.jpg?v=1525352068\u0026amp;width=800\" width=\"1888\" height=\"1924\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"ksd-caption\"\u003eHandle diameter of size 39 is approximately 26mm, not including leather parts.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSingle All-Purpose Shinai\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product includes \u003cstrong\u003e1 x Original KendoStar Ultimate All-Purpose Shinai\u003c\/strong\u003e, fully assembled and suitable for all-round use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-grid ksd-grid--2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-quote ksd-quote--cite\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom Andy Fisher, KendoStar CEO\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I had been working on developing what I consider to be the ideal Shinai for some time. To be honest, it would have been easy for me to take a $200 hand crafted Madake Shinai and put my name to it as a good Shinai, but that was never my goal.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I have always thought that we should have access to a good quality Shinai that we can use both in practice and in Shiai. It should be well balanced, but not encourage scrappy Kendo, and it should also be affordable.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I wanted there to be a Shinai suitable for beginners, high graded competitors, and teachers. I think we have finally cracked it.” \u003cspan class=\"ksd-quote__author\"\u003eAndy Fisher, KendoStar CEO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesigned to Be the Perfect All-Purpose Shinai\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Shinai has been designed to perform well in both regular Keiko and Shiai. The balance is intended to make it feel easy to use and quick to move, while still retaining enough presence at the tip to avoid weak or scrappy striking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is suitable for multiple attack Kendo, sharp footwork, and fast exchanges, while also giving a solid feel for Kendoka who prefer powerful one-shot techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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\u003eTrue all-purpose design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuitable for Keiko, Shiai, seminars, regular practice, and long-term training.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced for speed and solidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigned to feel light and manoeuvrable without becoming overly light at the tip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for all levels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA practical choice for beginners, experienced practitioners, teachers, and competitors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelect-cut Madake bamboo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade from select cuts of Madake bamboo, chosen for durability and a solid striking feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Japanese leather fittings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUses quality leather fittings, including a single folded Tsukagawa made from genuine Japanese leather from Nara Prefecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigned to offer dependable quality and performance at an accessible price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-grid ksd-grid--2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-soft\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor Practice and Shiai\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany Shinai are better suited to either everyday practice or competition. 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Please inspect and maintain your Shinai regularly before and after Keiko.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"KendoStar","offers":[{"title":"39 Ladies (440g+)","offer_id":58994771263869,"sku":"CLEAR-ULTIMATE-SHINAI-39L","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6609\/7967\/files\/2026KS-SINGLE-TOP-NEW.jpg?v=1771003133","url":"https:\/\/kendostar.com\/en-gb\/products\/stock-clearance-kendostar-model-ultimate-all-purpose-shinai-single","provider":"KendoStar International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}