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Kurin Shoden Shinken - Iaido


Product code: KW-1

£583.33


These Kurin Shinken are unique in the current market in our opinion. This is because these swords are not replicas, they are made specifically for martial arts practice, drawing on thousands of years of tradition and sword making knowledge to produce matchless performance compared with similarly priced weapons on the market. These swords are of an excellent balance and weight and we are confident that in their performance they will match even the finest custom made Shinken.

The Shoden range offers our most economical option for those looking to purchase a Shinken. Supplied with a top quality hand polished, T-10 high carbon steel blade. They are fully forged and feature stunning genuine Hamon, accentuated through skillful polishing alone. These swords are fitted with steel hilt fittings and Tsuba and Ishime Saya in both black and brown. All hilts are tightly wrapped with cotton Ito, have an underlay of authentic Same (rayskin) and come complete with a cotton Sageo and lining bag.

These swords are razor sharp and are only suitable for experienced Iaido practitioners. Swords with grooves (Hi Ire) are specifically designed for advanced Iaido practice (solo kata) and not for test cutting. Swords without grooves (Shinogi) are suitable for test cutting of appropriate targets. To view sword suitable for Tameshigiri (test cutting) click here.

Warning - These swords are extremely sharp, Nine Circles does not accept any liabilty for any injury caused through their use.  We do not recommend practice with a Shinken unless highly experienced and you are advised to do so by qualified instructor.

These swords do not include a stand.

UK CUSTOMERS - PLEASE TAKE NOTE!

Please take time to read through our  terms and conditions, especially section 7 with regards to sword purchases.  You can view these via this link - terms & info. 

To buy a sword in the UK you will need to provide Nine Circles with copies of documents including proof of identity, address and membership of a bona fide
martial arts group.  For full details of our requirements please email us.

 
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Average Rating (3 Reviews): 5 Stars

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  • New Blade
    Review left by:
    Wraith
    01/12/2011     Rating: 5 Stars

    What can I say? Another first class example of customer service and quality products! Ordered a new 2.45 Shinken and it was delivered within a few short days; communication was great and the sword itself was just what I wanted! I have used 9 Circles for many years now and will continue to do so in the future, I urge YOU to do the same!


  • Shinken
    Review left by:
    Stig Quist
    13/11/2011     Rating: 5 Stars

    I have recently bought a 2.6 shinken, and must say I am very pleased. Great weight, balance and feel, good fittings. Even better, was the service the NineCircles team provided! Prompt and swift feedback on the ordering and - despite shipping to mainland Europe - delivery within the week! The only minor improvement area, is the saya. It has an ok fit to the blade (but not perfect), but also has a slightly "light" feel to it (The Kurin iaito has a more solid saya).


  • One year on...
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    Will
    12/05/2011     Rating: 5 Stars

    I have had one of these shinken for a little over a year. After a disastrous on-line iaito purchase from one of the big Japanese suppliers I will never buy a sword again without checking balance and build quality hands on. I made an appointment to visit Nine Circles and inspected every 'Kurin Shoden Shinken for Iai' they had in my Length (2.45). The build quality was excellent across the whole range, neat and tight tsuka maki and well fitted habaki/tsuba etc. The final blade polishing had left some of the swords with a very slightly angular look around the yokote, but I guess I'm pretty picky... However, the sword I ended up with is just lovely. For a shinken it is incredibly light and the balance is spot on. The blade has a delightful deep curve, with the tsuka shaped perfectly to match. The hamon is simple but beautiful and, despite not being folded, close inspection reveals a nice (if small) grain. The blade feels very solid when cutting and provides a very pleasing tachikaze.


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