Here's my shinai, in its latest configuration. Tennis racquet rubber grip wrap over the standard sheepskin, duct tape wrapped over all leather seams, string and center leather strip removed, rock maple crossguard, and cut down to the length of my Valiant Armoury Bristol. Nice and comfy!
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