Top Quality TOKUSEN MADAKE Select Shinai - BIZEN Size 39 (Bamboo Only)

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"This is our newest extra thick Shinai. BIZEN TOKUSEN. We designed this Shinai based on our existing BIZEN and the Shinai that I got from Takahashi Sensei from Kyoto, Japan. Takahashi Sensei and I fought at the 11th World Kendo Championships in Santa Clara, CA. I am sure people with larger hands would be very happy with this Shinai. The most challenging thing about the design of this Shinai was to keep the good balance of the Shinai, although the amount of Bamboo is larger compared to our other Shinais. We tried placing the balance towards the handle side, which makes the Shinai feel light, just like Takahashi Sensei's Shinai." Taro Ariga CEO (Kendo Kyoshi 7 Dan)

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Product Code: ANK-KEN-SHI-BIZENBAMB-T-39

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This is the New Line of TOKUSEN (Specially Selected) Series of our Madake Shinais. The shape of the Shinais is based on our most popular Shinais, but it is made of hand picked MADAKE Bamboos. Each four parts of the Shinai is made of thick meat bamboo, and hand shaved for the best balance.

We also have a lighter version of this Shinai, which is very popular among Older Age Kenshis. The Shinai has the same shape and looks as the regular 39 Shinai, but it is about 20 - 40 grams lighter than the regulation Shinais (The regulation weight is 510 grams when assembled with the leather parts). It is an alternative Shinai for older Senseis that do not complete at official tournaments, and is looking for a lighter Shinai. It can also be used by adult women, that wants a robust Shinai.

Our TOKUSEN Shinais are made in our factory with the top level of quality control, and testing for better performance and durability.

Features

SIZE	WEIGHT	STYLE	A	B	C	D	E
SIZE	WEIGHT	STYLE	TIP	THICKEST	RIGHT GRIP	LEFT GRIP	CENTER OF GRAVITY
39	465-500	Dobari	2.2cm	4.3cm	3.3cm	3cm	65 cm

SHINAI SIZE REGULATION
	Gender	Jr. High School	High School	University Adult
		Size 37	Size 38	Size 39 (Women:38 or 39)
Length (cm)	Male& Female	less than 114	less than 117	less than 120
Weight (g)	Male	more than 440	more than 480	more than 510
	Female	more than 400	more than 420	more than 440
Tip Diameter (mm)	Male	more than 25	more than 26	more than 26
	Female	more than 24	more than 25	more than 25
SHINAI SIZE BY AGE
Ages			Size
Kindergarten and 1st grade			Size 28
6-7 years old			Size 32
8-9 years old			Size 34
10-11 years old			Size 36
12-15 years old			Size 37
15-18 years old			Size 38
18 and over			Size 39

Our TOKUSEN Series Shinais are made from a batch of selected Top Quality MADAKE Bamboos. We carefully hand pick the selected bamboos, and each bamboo goes through a rigorous inspection process.

These bamboos are then cut into correct sizes, dried and stored waiting to be transformed into Shinais.

Shinai Making process:

Heat and pressure are applied to the bamboo pieces, in order to make it softer and to be adjusted to be straight.

Each Bamboos is hand placed on a machine to fix the shape.

The Bamboo is placed on the cutter, in order to make the shape of the Shinai.

Then the Bamboo piece is placed on a sanding machine to produce the 45 degrees angle.

Another sanding machine is used to give the touch to the corners of the bamboo pieces.

Then the 4 pieces of Bamboo are placed together and inserted into another sanding machine for the final touch.

Final detailed waxing of the Shinai to give a nice luster to the shinai.

Average Customer Review:

4.5 of 5

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Perfect Balance	September 12, 2011
Reviewer: Peter Yu from Seattle, WA

I have big hands for an Asian, and it was hard to find great balance Shinai with a thick handle. This Shinai is perfect for me. I purchased 2 and I have been using both, but after 3 months, both of them are still in very good condition.

I would suggest you have the Tsuka placed when you purchase, because is is pretty hard to get the Tsuka in, due to the thick handle. I heard e-bogu has a machine, so it is probably easy to just ask them to put the Tsuka for you.

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Update	August 19, 2011
Reviewer: Konno from Boston

So I had some time to use the Tokusen Madake Bizen in keiko. Though I stated that the finish wasn't as good as it could be, the durability of the shinai I am impressed with. After preparing prior to use (shaving corners and oiling), I have not seen any splinting after a month of use. I also like the balance of the shinai as well. So I have updated my review to 4 stars.

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