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  Top Quality BIO Treated Shinai - "MINO" Koto Style (Completely assembled with Top quality leather) Size 39
 

 
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Product Code: HAY-KEN-SHI-MINOCOMP-BIO-39


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MINO 's design is very unique. Based on antique Shinais, with the KOTO style, it has a straight finish, all through the Shinai (which is opposite to the Dobari Shinais). MINO was based on a Shinai that an old 8 Dan Sensei gave to me. The bamboo is specially treated with BIO Technology for durability, giving a dark traditional look. Very beautiful finish. "It was a big surprise when an old 8 Dan Sensei gave me his Shinai that was given to him by his Sensei, about 40 years ago. This old Shinai had a very different concept than what the Shinais are now days. It even felt that I was holding a real sword. It had a very nice balance, and it did not have that fat Dobari feeling. The Sensei told me that in the old days, Kenshis used to use this type of Shinai. I would strongly recommend our new Koto style Shinai, MINO. As the Kenshi goes higher in ranks, they tend to go into a 'One Shot' style, and I believe that is the ultimate beauty of the Kendo. Win and Hit, instead of Hit and Win." Taro Ariga CEO (Kendo Renshi 6 Dan)


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Excellent Shinai June 2, 2008
Reviewer: Nicholas Moen from Fargo, ND United States  
This shinai has become my my personal favorite shinai. It has the speed of a dobari shinai with the stable balance of many of the chokuto shinai here on ebogu.

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Good feeling May 12, 2008
Reviewer: Peter Bergman from Uddevalla, Sweden  
I got my shinai about 7 weeks ago. I loved the feel of it. It actually made kote and men strikes easier. If you do an exercise like "kiri-kaeshi" you'll find it a bit heavier. But if your style is pretty defensive and straight - go for this shinai. But remember to grind and oil it up, because before you know it, it will crack or show splinters. I didn't. Mine's just cracked. I mourn.

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Excellent shinai December 23, 2007
Reviewer: Sandro Skansi from Zagreb, Croatia  
I got this shinai a couple of days ago, and I had not had the chance to try it out at regular keiko, but I tryed to practice hitting a tsuka at home, and I did not notice that it was any harder to control than my last dobari shinai. I should point out that I am but a beginner, and I believe if I do not have a problem with control, no one with more skill than I should too. I also asked for an opinion a couple of my senior mates to try it out, and they did not find any problems in control. P.s. the tsuka is a bit wider than a regular shinai, and the 8cm tsuba does not fit on it, but the 9cm tsubas fit perfectly.

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good. April 12, 2007
Reviewer: yujia huo from NSW, NSW Australia  
i think it is best

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Craftsmanship and service. March 2, 2007
Reviewer: John Crawley from San Pedro, CA United States  
Excellent craftsmanship, quality service, and great value for money. This shinai has a superb feel and balance and is beautifully constructed. E-Bogu are a pleasure to do business with and are really fast and efficient at shipping orders promptly. I will do business with them again.
I like this shinai so much I bought a second one so i can use them alternately. These Madake shinai even smell great.

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Top Quality BIO Treated Shinai - "MINO" Koto Style (Completely assembled with Top quality leather) Size 39 $57.00