Shinai DO - Koban Kendo Shinai

Are you looking for a shinai that offers maximum control, especially for one-handed techniques?

The Shinai DO is a koban shinai with an oval grip profile. This grip shape supports stable hand guidance and enables precise control over the alignment of the shinai – especially for techniques from jodan or other one-handed situations.

Material

Made from carefully selected Taiwanese bamboo, the shinai impresses with its stability and uniform flexibility.

The high-quality leather parts ensure reliable tension of the take and contribute to a long service life – even with regular training.

Balance & use

The shinai is made in the Dobari style, which means that the centre of gravity is closer to the tsuka. This makes the shinai feel lighter in the hand and allows for particularly controlled handling.

In combination with the Koban handle, the result is a shinai that is ideal for competition and one-handed techniques.

Features

▪ Koban shinai with oval grip profile
▪ Dobari balance with centre of gravity close to the grip 
▪ High-quality bamboo with uniform flexibility
▪ Durable leather parts
▪ Length approx. 120 cm
▪ Weight over 510 g
▪ Delivered fully assembled with tsuba and tsuba dome

🛡️ SSP-certified – Tested safety from Japan

This shinai bears the official SSP (Shinai Safety Promotion) label.
The certificate was introduced by Zen Nihon Budogu Kyodo Kumiai in collaboration with Zen Nihon Kendo Renmei.

What does this mean for you?

▪ Testing of length, weight and bamboo density
▪ Quality control during production
▪ Compliance with official competition specifications
▪ Safety and quality according to Japanese standards

In Japan, the SSP label guarantees official recognition for competitions. This means that the Shinai DO complies with ZNKR regulations and is approved for official competitions.

Controlled. Precise. Competition-oriented.

The Shinai DO combines a koban grip profile and dobari balance to create a shinai that really comes into its own in one-handed techniques and in competition.