Shinai Mounted "Bio" - Retsu - 3,7尺 to 3,9尺 - Meirin

The Shinai "Bio" Retsu is a Assembled Shinai from the Meirin brand. Retsu (烈) means "Extreme/ Ardent".
Bio shinai is smoked bamboo at high temperature to improve viscosity and elasticity of bamboo, the sap is preserved in bamboo which makes it stronger..
It is a Kotō Gata (古刀型) "Ancient Sword Shape", or Chokutō (直刀型) "Straight Sword Shape", with exceptional maneuverability thanks to 100% manual craftsmanship.
The Shinai Kotō are almost the exact opposite of the Dobari. Instead of bringing the weight back into the hands, the weight is spread over the entire Shinai, with a thin Do and an almost straight profile.
This style is considered closer to the balance of a real sword and is typically favored by higher ranks who practice a more refined and less openly energetic Kendo style.
Suitable for experienced to expert practitioners.
This shinai is made of Keichiku (桂竹), bamboo mainly from Taiwan, of the highest possible production.
Keichiku, worked in Japan, was chosen because close to the Japanese Madake, with fine and dense fibers. It is often mechanically treated to remove moisture, making it slightly more brittle compared to Madake.

Available in mounted version (presented here), or in bamboo version only.
The Mounted Version has a traditional Tsukagawa and a white Tsuru.
The Upper Tsukagawa features a Ginshikumi, a double reinforced leather tie to tighten the Tsukagawa, and attach the Tsuru.
This double loop ensures the best support of your Tsuru both in terms of quality and aesthetics.
This "Superior" quality leather is higher than the Standard quality which increases its lifespan, and allows a more adjusted grip.


Features:

• Shinai Type: Kotō Gata, the balance is distributed in the Shinai.
• Organic Smoked Bamboo: Sap is preserved in bamboo, making it stronger.
• Materials: Keichiku (桂竹), native to Taiwan.
  Bamboo made especially for this Shinai.
• Tsuka shape: Round.
• Tsuka diameter: 29 mm.
• Size: 3,7尺 to 3,9尺
• Average Weight: 540g
• Tsukagawa: Upper Quality Leather Double Link
• Tsuru: White Nylon Wire
• Recommended for: expert confirmed

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.