Hokubei Budogu

Oyama / Madake / Koto

$85.00 USD

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Madake Koto Shinai. Grade AAAA*

*Regarding Grade AA, AAAA - the more A's the thicker the dobari is when it comes to dobari shinais. AA are Keichiku and AAAA are Madake bamboo.

The more A's, the higher the quality of the shinai; however, every individual has their preferences. Some kendoka prefer A to AAAA regardless of price and quality difference.

Please get in touch with us to customize the thickness of the tsuka and the length of the tsukagawa.

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Best Koto ever laid my hands on….

In close to 20yrs of practice, I’ve always stuck to chokuto or koto balance shinai for its resemblance to a live blade. Once I tried the Oyama koto at the annual summer camp, I noticed how it did not feel top heavy at all, but rather perfectly balanced. The fine balance significantly improved my overall feeling and strength during practice and was worth every gram of bamboo gold. Also, the bamboo was fresh and is still holding strong after many months later of continuous practice. Highly recommended and will purchase more in the future! Thank you Hokubei Budogu!

Great shinai

The Hokubei team was very helpful with the specific details I had asked for with this shinai and they did not disappoint. I will definitely be ordering again when the time comes!

A great balanced Koto

This koto has been a game changer in my Kendo. Balance, durability is superb. Will be ordering again.

Oyama / Madake / Koto