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'Ten Ka Fu Bu' Deluxe Hand Made Yamatogata Shinai
This new style of shinai is taking Japan by storm. Utilizing the 'best of both worlds' from both Dobari and Kotogata Shinai types. This Shinai has a maneuverable tip, but is balanced in such a way that you are still able to dominate the centre-line and deliver decisive strikes.
Ten Ka Fu Bu are the words chosen by the great Oda Nobunaga for use on his personal seal, and it means 'to spread militarism to all beneath the sky'. These words are engraved on one side of this beautiful hand made Shinai.
Ten Ka Fu Bu is available in two varieties, each hand crafted by our expert Shinai craftsman, Mr. Manabu Akutsu. Mr. Akutsu was originally a professional violin maker, and was well known in Japan for the quality of his craftsmanship. However, as a dedicated Kendoka he decided to accept the role of head Shinai craftsman, at the Tozando Group's specialist Shinai factory opposite the Kyoto Budo Center.
"I have used the 'Ten Ka Fu Bu' for some weeks now, and it stills looks brand new! The bamboo is hardly marked at all and the balance is absolutely incredible! Akutsu-san is really increadibly talented, I won't buy Shinai made by anyone else. " -Andy Fisher, Miyako Kendogu.
**PLEASE NOTE** These Shinai are each individually made by hand by Mr. Manabu Akutsu using specially selected Madake Bamboo. 'Ten Ka Fu Bu' is not stockpiled, and cannot be picked up 'off-the-shelf'. As such production time is approximately 2-3 Weeks.
Product Code: 000-KS99M39B
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