KYLE - Canada Kendo Player Model Koto Shinai

This player model shinai is used by Kyle Eunseob Lee Sensei, who was the captain of Team Canada Men's Team in the 17th World Kendo Championship held in Korea.

This shinai uses Madake bamboo.
"Vertical surface shaving" method is used to keep the thickness of bamboo while making the tip narrow.
The combination of this shaving method and koto style shinai allows you to execute sharp strikes.
It is recommended for kendoka looking for a sharp and extending strikes.

Grip Size: 26mm

材料は真竹を使い、竹の厚みを残し先細に仕上げる「立て面削り」にて仕上げました。
古刀タイプに加え立て面仕立てを合わせることで刀のような鋭い打突になります。
打突に鋭さや伸びを求める剣士向き竹刀です。