Tokyo Seibudo Original “Tetsugata” Kendo Kote Gloves, Full Orizashi
Step into total command of your Kendo practice with the Tokyo Shobudo Original Tetsu-gata Kote. Tokyo Shobudo combines years of artisan expertise with practical insights from active Kendo practitioners to craft gear that feels like a natural extension of your hands. These protective gloves are specially shaped to help you grip your shinai effortlessly.
Crafted from 100% polyester in an all-woven texture, these unused gloves feature precise 1.8 mm machine stitching and two-stage decorative accents. The soft padding offers excellent impact absorption to cushion blows during training. Built for long-term use, the material adapts to your hands over time; the maker also welcomes any custom requests, including embroidered name details in colors you choose when ordering. With repairs handled directly by the maker, a well-fitted kote like this can serve you for a lifetime.
Pricing varies depending on your selected size, with standard size No. 3 serving as the baseline for the listed price. A special presentation box can also be added for an extra 550 yen (tax included) per item when purchasing your kote.
Tokyo Seibudo original “Tetsu-gata” Kendo Kote gloves, featuring 1.8 mm machine stitching and two-tier decorative stitching. Developed through craftsmen’s experience and kendo practitioners’ ideas to allow a natural grip on the shinai.
The soft padding provides effective impact absorption. Designed to improve through continued use and repairs, creating a pair fitted to the wearer’s hands for lifelong use. Repairs by Tokyo Seibudo are recommended, as this is the company’s original pattern.



