Large Octagonal Oval Grip Dobari Shinai ‘HACHIMAN’ - SINGLE SHINAI

Great balance and quality of shinai.

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

Great Feel The octagonal grip is extremely comfortable while helping me keep the shinai properly oriented. I feel like it gives me better control.

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.

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.

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

Great Grip I was a bit sceptical about the grip but it turns out it rocks :)

Great grip I was a bit sceptical about the grip but it turns out it rocks :)

Excellent Shinai Excellent shinai with a wide grip and very good weight balance. Super fast service and delivery, thank you!

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.

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!

Great Shinai It's a great shinai, in mi case, don't see a big dobari section, seems betwen koto - dobari (i saw bigger dobari in other type of shinai), the handle is fantastic but if you has a small hands this shinai its not for you. The rest, has a great quality and price because includes the shippment.

Octagonal large Really like this shinai good quality as all kendo star products. Fits my grip as I have chunky paws gave me a good feeling of control in centre. As did the large circle grip but this seems to keep my grip more true. Buy one try it be impressed.

First class Shinai First of all, for the fast shipment which makes me as customer happy, a big thank you Andy Sensei. Yesterday I ordered the shinai, today I got it. The shinai is a piece of art. It helps me striking faster and it feels great in hand. The grip is just sensational. I'm a big guy with big hands and this large oval grip is just what I was looking for for long time. A high quality shinai I will enjoy for a long time! Highly recommended!

Great Shinai I purchased this as my competition Shinai, and it was a great choice. The octagonal oval grip made it easier for me to hold it in a relaxed manner and the Dobari made it easier to control for fast multiple strikes. Strongly recommended.