• Ichikawa deluxe dobari shinai made from premium keichiku bamboo, durable tip with balanced design for improved maneuverability. Available in sizes 38 and 39 for men and women.
1 2

Hokubei Budogu

Ichikawa - Keichiku Dobari

Ichikawa - Keichiku Dobari

$60.00 USD
$60.00 USD
Sale Sold out
Shipping calculated at checkout.

Please Note: Tsuba is NOT included

Ichikawa Deluxe Dobari Shinai – Premium Keichiku Bamboo for Superior Balance and Durability

The Ichikawa is our deluxe dobari-style shinai, expertly crafted from high-quality keichiku bamboo. Designed for kendo players who demand both performance and resilience, this shinai features a carefully balanced dobari shape that shifts weight closer to the hands. This design makes the tip lighter, improving maneuverability and control during strikes.

Unlike oversized dobari models that sacrifice tip strength, the Ichikawa is engineered with just the right dobari thickness to create the ideal balance while maintaining a solid, durable tip. This ensures improved strike feedback and long-lasting performance, even through intense keiko and competition use.

  • Material: Premium keichiku bamboo

  • Shape: Dobari (wider body, lighter tip)

  • Benefits: Enhanced control, quick handling, and strong tip durability

  • Available Sizes: 38 and 39 (men’s and women’s types)

Perfect for intermediate to advanced kendo practitioners, the Ichikawa dobari shinai offers the ideal blend of balance, responsiveness, and durability.

View full details

Customer Reviews

Based on 3 reviews
100%
(3)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
R
Robbin
Regular keiko shinai

This is the shinai I prefer for regular kendo practice. I'm no expert, but thanks to Hokubei's great customer service, I could easily ask their team for what shinai would be best for my needs.

I wanted a shinai that was lighter at the top while still being affordable and sturdy, and this delivered. I'm in a more humid area so it makes care easy. It also takes harder kirikaeshi strikes on those days when they're a bit more heavy. When it comes to an everyday, trusty shinai, the women's 39 Ichikawa is a great value.

H
Hemil Gonzalez
Excellent purchase

Great quality. Good weight balance between kensaki and tsuka for steady control with minimal effort, the fresh bamboo gives a great mix of hardness and elasticity for sharp & clean strikes. The AA is a nice middle ground between the super fat AAA and the subtler single A. Very satisfied. Will buy again!

B
Byung Soo
Awesome!

This shinai is very cost effective and perfect for daily use. It’s light at the tip and sturdy at the base and perfectly balanced to the user. I am sure the more expensive shinai may offer some edges in component and quality, but this is what I prefer when it comes to practice shinai that will need to withstand keiko and numerous strikes. Will definitely buy this again!