THEME

Tsuru or crane is considered an animal with great beauty in traditional Japanese culture. It is also known as one of the sacred bird that possessed longevity. This bogu represent that spirit of exceptional beauty and a design that is evergreen while maintaining deeply rooted in the fundamentals. It is in a class of its own. 

DESIGN SPEC SUMMARY

・Handstitch

・1.2 Bu

・Kongawaboushi

・IBB Titanium (Mengane)

・Nanamezashi (Menbuton)

・Gobanzashi with original design

・5-dan kazari (Tsukidare)

・Kozakura urakawa

・Velvet uchiwa and okubyodare

・Kongawa herikawa and kadokawa

SHORT OVERALL REVIEW ON MEN

Tsuru (men) long menbuton with kongawaboushi, herikawa and kadokawa with strong structural strength offer superb protection and durability. The menbuton have superb thickness and high elasticity gives superb protection. The nanamezashi area give the men its flap the natural softness, curves and look without compromising protection. The urakawa gives it a distinct look and velvet uchiwa and okubyodare made of velvet will absorb sweat quickly and efficiently. Overall this men is suitable for practice, grading and competition. Its design and weight makes it better for overall and great as a primary men. It is highly suitable for experience kendoka.

However, its tsukidare structure is slightly soft and okubyodarei is normal size, might not be suitable for jodan player. This bogu might not be good for beginners.