Shinai - Raō - 3.9 尺 - Meirin

The Shinai Raō is a Shinai to Assemble from the Meirin brand. Raō (羅 王) meaning "Brave Monarch".
The Raō is both a Dobari and a Tsukabuto Gata with exceptional maneuverability thanks to 100% manual craftsmanship.
The Dobari (胴 張 り), which means "Enlarged Trunk", has an enlarged body in its middle, which brings its balance back to the hands, maximizing maneuverability.
Raō is also a Tsukabuto Gata (柄 太 型)
Tsukabuto literally acronymizes "thick handle", often preferred by those who have wider hands for the most comfortable handles.
Increasing the size of the Tsuka reduces the weight of the upper part of the shinai. As a result, the Shinai Tsukabuto are similar to the Dobari models in that the balance is brought back to the hands, which gives a feeling of vivacity and lightness to the tip.
Suitable for practitioners with large hands, from beginner to advanced.
This shinai is made of Madake (真 竹), bamboo native to Japan, in this case in the prefecture of Oita northeast of Kyūshū (formerly Bungo prefecture).
Madake, is an exclusively Japanese bamboo, which has thick and flexible fibers, making it an ideal material for making Shinai. It is durable with good maintenance.

Features:

• Shinai Type: Dobari and Tsukabuto Gata
• Materials: Madake (真 竹), bamboo from Japan
  Bamboo specially made for this Shinai
• Tsuka Shape: Round
• Tsuka diameter: 34mm
• Size: 3.9 尺
• Average Weight: 510g
• Recommended for: Beginner to Advanced

Advice from the Masamune Team :

• Check your Shinai, its general condition and each of its components regularly.
• Do not leave your tools exposed to direct sunlight.
• Regularly service your Shinai with our service products.