Shinai

Madake Bamboo Madake bamboo shinai is very popular among kendoka due to its suppleness, excellent elasticity, and resistance to splitting. It also ...

What is a BIOTECH shinai? When softening the shinai fiber through a thermo-softening process by smoking and heating the bamboo at high temperatures...

What is a BIOTECH shinai? When softening the shinai fiber through a thermo-softening process by smoking and heating the bamboo at high temperatures...

Three great shinai styles in one set!   This set will include 3 fully furnished and ready-to-go shinai that allows you to check out three great shi...

Three great shinai styles in one set!   This set will include 3 fully furnished and ready-to-go shinai that allows you to check out three great shi...

For the lightest tip and most fluid, lightning fast movements, nothing beats a dobari style jissengata shinai. Very easy to handle and maneuver, ji...

For the lightest tip and most fluid, lightning fast movements, nothing beats a dobari style jissengata shinai. Very easy to handle and maneuver, ji...

Japanese Madake Japanese grown Madake shinai are renowned for their excellent fiber density and flexibility while also processing a vibrant color a...

Koto style shinai are known for their slim profile and evenly distributed weight.  Due to this they are very sturdy for shinai and show a great dea...

Koto style shinai are known for their slim profile and evenly distributed weight.  Due to this they are very sturdy for shinai and show a great dea...

The Koban or "oval-grip" shinai allows you to feel the angle of your shinai with each swing. Preferred by many kendo-ka, the koban is excellent for...

What is a BIOTECH shinai? When softening the shinai fiber through a thermo-softening process by smoking and heating the bamboo at high temperatures...