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HACHIMAN is a Premium Madake Dobari Shinai, which features a large 'Dou' section, placing the balance close to the hands, and narrows to a fine light, tip. This makes HACHIMAN easy to manoeuvre, and perfect for multiple, sharp strikes. HACHIMAN is one of the best balanced Shinai available.
Unlike other Shinai, HACHIMAN is an oval HAKKAKU 'Koban' style Shinai, which means that the handle has been carved into an elliptical-octagon shape - which is feels very comfortable in the hands, and gives a unique feeling when held. This style was developed a few years ago, and is the choice of many high level Sensei.
Size Men's 39 Only
Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 45 reviews.
I fell in love with the Hachiman model the moment I began using it. Feels good in my hands and was the model I decided to bring to WKC and EKC, happy to have been able to get more of them before that one breaks.
Large Octagonal Oval Grip Dobari Shinai ‘HACHIMAN’ - Set of *3*
The thick oval grip is perfect for practicing Jodan. I feel like the shape of the tsuka helps me control my shinai more while doing katate.
Large Octagonal Oval Grip Dobari Shinai ‘HACHIMAN’ - Set of *3*
Love this large octagonal grip! Balance feels fantastic. Even lighter in the tip compared to other dobari shinai such as HIBANA.
Large Octagonal Oval Grip Dobari Shinai ‘HACHIMAN’ - Set of *3*
Great shinai, and fantastic customer service 👍
Large Octagonal Oval Grip Dobari Shinai ‘HACHIMAN’ - SINGLE SHINAI
Love the Hachiman! As usual, excellent product, great service and fast shipping.
Large Octagonal Oval Grip Dobari Shinai ‘HACHIMAN’ - SINGLE SHINAI
Super fast shipping, excellent products.
Large Octagonal Oval Grip Dobari Shinai ‘HACHIMAN’ - SINGLE SHINAI
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Well packaged, balanced as expected, might be a bit to get it in the rotation (backup), but from weight and feel, high quality
Large Octagonal Oval Grip Dobari Shinai ‘HACHIMAN’ - SINGLE SHINAI
It is a very good Shinai
Large Octagonal Oval Grip Dobari Shinai ‘HACHIMAN’ - SINGLE SHINAI
My absolute favourite shinai! They’ve serve me well all over the world and at numerous Taikai and events.
Large Octagonal Oval Grip Dobari Shinai ‘HACHIMAN’ - SINGLE SHINAI
Great shinai
Large Octagonal Oval Grip Dobari Shinai ‘HACHIMAN’ - SINGLE SHINAI
Livraison super express Je les utilise depuis plusieurs années pour leur poignée et leur équilibre exceptionnels Parfait pour le tenouchi
Large Octagonal Oval Grip Dobari Shinai ‘HACHIMAN’ - Set of *3*
Bare perfekt - modtageren særdeles tilfreds.
Large Octagonal Oval Grip Dobari Shinai ‘HACHIMAN’ - SINGLE SHINAI
Form and quality are Great
Large Octagonal Oval Grip Dobari Shinai ‘HACHIMAN’ - Set of *3*
Best prices and a really fast delivery. I love the quality of my new shinais.
Large Octagonal Oval Grip Dobari Shinai ‘HACHIMAN’ - Set of *3*
Good service
Large Octagonal Oval Grip Dobari Shinai ‘HACHIMAN’ - SINGLE SHINAI
Feels grest sofar. Grip preference is personal. I like the way it handles more like a bokken. It is not a light one.
Large Octagonal Oval Grip Dobari Shinai ‘HACHIMAN’ - Set of *3*
A perfect grip to me. The only issue for me is the fitting of the tsuba & taubadome. Due to the octagonal shape it’s very hard to get a perfect fit. Not impossible though and absolutely understandable.
Large Octagonal Oval Grip Dobari Shinai ‘HACHIMAN’ - SINGLE SHINAI
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Large Octagonal Oval Grip Dobari Shinai ‘HACHIMAN’ - Set of *3*
Balanced, comfortable, quality - an excellent shinai.
Large Octagonal Oval Grip Dobari Shinai ‘HACHIMAN’ - SINGLE SHINAI
Love the grip and the ballance already. Really easy to get used even for someone new to differnet shinai styles such as myself.
Large Octagonal Oval Grip Dobari Shinai ‘HACHIMAN’ - Set of *3*
As usual, kendostar has a vey fast shipping process… this is what customers want!!! Items arrived undamaged…
Large Octagonal Oval Grip Dobari Shinai ‘HACHIMAN’ - Set of *3*
I love these shinai. I use them in daily keiko as well as for shinsa and taikai and the quality is always top notch!
Large Octagonal Oval Grip Dobari Shinai ‘HACHIMAN’ - SINGLE SHINAI
Great balance and quality of shinai.
Large Octagonal Oval Grip Dobari Shinai ‘HACHIMAN’ - SINGLE SHINAI
My first shinai with oval grip! Very good balance
Large Octagonal Oval Grip Dobari Shinai ‘HACHIMAN’ - Set of *3*
it fits perfectly in the hand compared to the classic shinai, it feels lighter due to the center of gravity closer to the hand, and thanks to the shape of the handle, it is also easier to control and much easier to realize the angle of attack
Large Octagonal Oval Grip Dobari Shinai ‘HACHIMAN’ - SINGLE SHINAI
Bien fait De très beau shinai facile à prendre en main. Personnellement je préfère les poignées ronde et large. Mais j'ai voulu quand même les essayer. J'ai eu aucune misère à faire de heureux dans mon club de kendo en les revendant.
Large Octagonal Oval Grip Dobari Shinai ‘HACHIMAN’ - Set of *3*
Great Feel The octagonal grip is extremely comfortable while helping me keep the shinai properly oriented. I feel like it gives me better control.
Large Octagonal Oval Grip Dobari Shinai ‘HACHIMAN’ - SINGLE SHINAI
My first and only shinai I ve been using this shinai for over three years now. As katana practitioner, I find this shinai fit my hand very well as its handle shape is similar to katana handle. Very done kendostar.
Large Octagonal Oval Grip Dobari Shinai ‘HACHIMAN’ - SINGLE SHINAI
Good grip but can’t be reassembled While I was initially pleased with the shinai, when I did maintenance on it and separated the staves, I found that the metal piece at the base does not hold the shinai together properly, as a result, I was unable to put it back firmly and now the handle feels vey loose as the staves are not held in place by the metal piece, still a very decent shinai but I cannot give any higher than 3 stars due to this manufacturing defect that I hope I am the only one affected
Large Octagonal Oval Grip Dobari Shinai ‘HACHIMAN’ - Set of *3*
Masterful Craftmanship The grip feels comfortable in my hands and it's an all round beautiful piece of craftmanship. I hope to take good care of it so that it will last me a long time. The shinai was delivered swiftly and in great condition. Looking forward to getting to use it soon.
Large Octagonal Oval Grip Dobari Shinai ‘HACHIMAN’ - SINGLE SHINAI
Very Well Balanced Shinai This Shinai is well made and very well balanced. It does not feel like a Dobari, and maintaining a centreline is easier than Dobari I have used, and lighter than the Koto Shinai (which I really like by the way). My choice for this particular type of grip and size was to help reduce my tendency to over-grip, and improve hasuji. I will buy a Koto style when it becomes available. Thank you once again Andy and team! (Any chance of a Hakkaku Koban Koto Made-in-Japan Madake that would not require a second mortgage to purchase?) :-D
Large Octagonal Oval Grip Dobari Shinai ‘HACHIMAN’ - SINGLE SHINAI
Great Grip I was a bit sceptical about the grip but it turns out it rocks :)
Large Octagonal Oval Grip Dobari Shinai ‘HACHIMAN’ - SINGLE SHINAI
Great grip I was a bit sceptical about the grip but it turns out it rocks :)
Large Octagonal Oval Grip Dobari Shinai ‘HACHIMAN’ - SINGLE SHINAI
Excellent Shinai Excellent shinai with a wide grip and very good weight balance. Super fast service and delivery, thank you!
Large Octagonal Oval Grip Dobari Shinai ‘HACHIMAN’ - SINGLE SHINAI
excellent oval handled shinai High quality oval handled shinai which are a real pleasure to use. As someone else commented, repairing a broken take is a pain but that is the only downside.
Large Octagonal Oval Grip Dobari Shinai ‘HACHIMAN’ - Set of *3*
great shinai, but... It is a great shinai and I am enjoying it for Jodan (really nice grip for katate). The downside it the difficulty in repairing and exchanging damaged take.
Large Octagonal Oval Grip Dobari Shinai ‘HACHIMAN’ - Set of *3*
Size fit and finish are perfect These Shinai match up perfectly with the short Saburi shinai. The short shinai has a slightly shorter handle making it feel nose heavy. When you switch to practice with this one the balance is perfect. Both having the oval grip makes it an easy transition back and forth for strength training and muscle memory.
Large Octagonal Oval Grip Dobari Shinai ‘HACHIMAN’ - Set of *3*
The Big Hand Solution We keep a library of shinai at the club, because having a well suited shinai means beginners are more likely to stick with it. The octagonal grip was our latest addition and it has been invaluable. People with bigger hands tend to have terrible hand 'posture' when they start, whereas with this shinai I only have to correct people once and most seem to prefer that oval, which feels more like a real sword. I'd recommend this to anyone with large mitts who is having trouble holding their shinai correctly. Only problem is it's hard to get a tsuba and tsuba dome that fit! We ended up sanding one up to size.
Large Octagonal Oval Grip Dobari Shinai ‘HACHIMAN’ - SINGLE SHINAI
Good for large hands I shared to Andy my struggle at wrapping my fingers around the grip as a beginner so he suggested me this Shinai. I definitely don't regret having followed his advice!
Large Octagonal Oval Grip Dobari Shinai ‘HACHIMAN’ - SINGLE SHINAI
