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MINO :: Master Quality MADAKE DARK Koto/Chokuto Shinai Regular Grip [Assembled - Size 39]
Master Quality DARK "MINO" Koto Style (Completely assembled with Top quality leather) Size 39
 
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This is the New version of one of our MINO Shinai. It has has the same balance and same feel, but the bamboo color is darker, and has a nicer finish. Very beautiful finish. It is a thin grip KOTO (CHOKUTO) GATA Shinai.

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 has a special treatment, 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 Kyoshi 7 Dan)
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Master Quality DARK "MINO" Koto Style (Completely assembled with Top quality leather) Size 39
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5 of 5 Hooked December 7, 2024
Reviewer: Mark Herbold from Hoofddorp, Noord Holland Netherlands  
These are not cheap, but I am hooked on how they feel; perfect fit to my Kendo style aspirations.

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5 of 5 Excellent Shinai! August 22, 2022
Reviewer: YU SEUNG KIM from Vienna, VA United States  
Well balanced! Thank you!

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5 of 5 Great smoked bamboo shinai May 23, 2021
Reviewer: james kwak from Cherry Hill, NJ United States  
I've been using this shinai for a few years now.  It lasts forever because the shinai is quite strong.  It is well balanced as well and moves very well in my hands.  I keep coming back to this shinai time after time.

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5 of 5 Very Nice Shinai , nice balance . May 20, 2021
Reviewer: Damian Santiago from NYC, NY United States  


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5 of 5 Good Balance August 23, 2019
Reviewer: David Yang from Cherry Hill, NJ United States  
My son like this shinai (3 dan). I like the balance, however a little on the light side for me (Personal preference)

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