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What's the differences between hand-stitching and machine-stitching?
Because only one piece of string is used when hand-stitching,
protrusions and indentations are made in the material.
This contributes to the material’s elasticity.
As a result:
・The material has indents and protrusions→blows hit the protrusions
・The material has elasticity→it absorbs the shock from blows
・The material is soft, which makes it more prone to warping
Because of the reasons above, generally speaking,
hand-stitching materials are said to be “high in durability but difficult to maintain shape”
(this is strictly speaking in a general sense, and depends on the item itself).
Machine-stitching is a process that intersects two pieces of string,
so the finished material is comparatively flat.
As a result,
・The material has no indents or protrusions→cannot limit the blow’s point of contact
・The material is comparatively hard and thin→the shock from blows is felt more acutely
・The material is hard, so it does not warp easily
Because of the reasons above, generally speaking,
machine-stitching materials are said to be “low in durability but easy to maintain shape”
(this is strictly speaking in a general sense, and depends on the item itself).
We at KENDO PARK aim to provide as much information as we can so that we can spread knowledge of kendo gear. Hopefully,
you can all experience a taste of the deeply profound world of Japanese kendo gear.
Poster:
Kenshi Nagamatsu
Born December 8th, 1987 in Tokyo
Graduated from Keio University's Faculty of Law.
Started Kendo at 5 years old at the Tokyo-budokan (located in Ota-ku, Tokyo), and continued kendo club activities throughout Keio junior high school and Keio high school, and during Keio University Athletic Association's Kendo association, as well as Nomura Securities' Kendo association.
Started KENDO PARK services in 2017.
Major kendo accomplishments include:
・Second place in Kanagawa prefecture's high school kendo tournament
・Best 8 in Kanto students' new player tournament
・Best 16 in All-Japan Business Organization Kendo Tournament, etc.