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  Miyako - Genuine Japanese Madake Kotogata Shinai
 
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 Made in Japan
 
Our signature Shinai. Miyako is made from authentic Japanese Madake bamboo, grown here in Kyoto.
 
All of our Shinai carry the SG Mark of consumer safety.
 


Basic Retail Price: ¥14,000
Miyako Price from: ¥12,600
You save ¥1,400!


Product Code: 124-KS101M39B

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Description
 
When holding the Shinai you will see the rich colour of the genuine Madake staves and it is well known that Shinai made from such high quality, authentic materials are very hard to come by. The first thing you will notice, however, may not be the aesthetic beauty, but rather the wonderful balance and ease of use this Shinai has.
 
The balance is Kotozukuri, which means that the weight is distributed evenly along the length of the Shinai, much like with a real sword. This results in a straighter shape, which is almost the same width throughout the entire length. Although this style is popular with higher ranked Kendoka, it has started to become more popular with younger tournament players too. This is because the extra weight in the tip allows a stronger feeling of 'taking the centre', and a lends itself to making a single, decisive strike.
 
IMPORTANT
The Consumer Product Safety Association (CPSA) in Japan specializes in the quality control of potentially dangerous consumer goods. Only quality assured products are allowed to bear the SG Mark, which meet the Japanese government standards in line with Consumer Product Safety Law. Unlike other quality assurance stickers found on Shinai, the SG Mark is not awarded from a collective group of Kendogu manufacturers and retailers, rather it is a government approved seal that ensures products have met strict legal quality standards. 
 
As well as on Shinai, the SG Mark can be found on various products which have the potential to endanger human life - including bicycles, baby carriers, motorcycle helmets, climbing equipment and much more. For official information (PDF) about the SG Mark and the CPSA click here.    

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