Equipment

Nito Kendo is best known for its use of two swords. In regards to equipment : the armour and clothing worn, is identical to regular Kendo.

The two swords however are different from regular sizings of shinai.

It is quite easy to get hold of nito shinai "premade" from online Budo equipment suppliers.

There are still people who build their shinai from scratch using regular size shinai.

I have used a size 39 shinai to create my first long Nito shinai, and bought the shortsword online. The balance seems front (tip) heavy.

I have subsequently bought a size 37, but it feels too small in both grip and girth.

I would suggest that if someone was to take up nito, they first try with a 37, and if they do not like it, then try making your own. (please see sub page on left to see how to make your shinai).

Nito (two-sword) Shinai Size

	Gender	Long Shinai	Short Shinai
Length	Male & Female	less than 114 cm	less than 62 cm
Weight	Male	more than 440g	between 280g and 300g
	Female	more than 400g	between 250g and 280g
Diameter at the tip of the shinai	Male	more than 25 mm	more than 24 mm
	Female	more than 24 mm	more than 24 mm

Regular Kendo Shinai Size

	Gender	Jr. High School	High School	Adult
Length	M+F	less than 114 cm	less than 117 cm	less than 120 cm
Weight	M	more than 440g (Size 37)	more than 480g (Size 38 for Men)	more than 520g (Size 39 for Men)
	F	more than 400g (Size 37)	more than 420g (Size 38 for women)	more than 440g (Size 39 for Women or Size 38 for Women)
Diameter at the tip of the shinai	M	more than 25 mm	more than 26 mm	more than 26 mm
	F	more than 24 mm	more than 25 mm	more than 25 mm