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[[Image:Shinai.jpg|thumb|300px|A Shinai made from [[Bamboo]]]]
A '''shinai''' (Japanese: 竹刀) is a practice [[sword]] used primarily in [[Kendo]]. Shinai are also used in other martial arts, however these are styled differently than kendo shinai, and are represented with different [[kanji|characters]].
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==Construction of the Shinai==
The Shinai is made of four [[bamboo]] slats (''take'') held together by two pieces of [[leather]], ''tsuka-gawa'' (handle) and ''saki-gawa'' (tip), and a string (''tsuru''). Placed under the ''saki-gawa'' is a [[plastic]] plug ''saki-gomu''. To prevent the four ''take'' from getting misplaced there is a small square of metal, ''chigiri'', placed between them inside the ''tsuka-gawa''.  A leather thong (''nakayui'') is wrapped around the ''take'' and tied to the ''tsuru'' about one-third of the way down the ''shinai'' from the tip (''kensen''); this holds ''take'' together in the event of a break and marks the proper striking portion of the blade (''datosubu''). Shinai are available in many styles and balances, and some may be treated (smoked or resin soaked) or made from [[carbon fiber]] alternative materials.

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==Care of Shinai==
A Shinai must be properly taken care of or it can pose a danger to both the user, and the people around it. Shinais should be inspected for splinters and breaks before and after use, and taken care of in the manner considered most appropriate by one's style, dojo, or sensei.

Many people believe that oiling and sanding a shinai prior to use, and periodically during use can greatly extend its life. However, even in Japan, people disagree on what is considered proper shinai care and there is much lore and myth surrounding various methods.

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The Shinai has become a popular tool/weapon in [[Professional wrestling]], due to its intimidating look and the loud cracking sound it makes once it strikes someone. It is frequently called Singapore Cane or Kendo Stick. It is especially identified with the professional wrestler [[Jim Fullington|The Sandman]].  It was also identified with wrestlers [[Steve Blackman]], [[Tommy Dreamer]], [[SUWA]] and [[Peter Polaco|Justin Credible]].

==See also==
*[[Kendo]]
*[[Bokken]]

*[[Waster]]⏎


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