[beonecenry]

Yes, and a special chichigawa too.

About that special chigawa... What is the length of it and are there other specialities in it? Is it possible to tie men with kansai using normal chigawa?

[FoetAgerhot46]

I don't know the length, I've seen them come in many types of leather and colours, but I don't think it makes a difference. Eurobogu sells them I think (Leather Parts --> Men chichigawa Gloss leather handstitched (1pc))

[VotsUtegems]

for what it's worth.. the one i use is about 10 inches long.
(i think they're all standard sizes)

[DeedPatmeda]

Right. It's just that I don't know the standard length (let alone in shaku) ...

a shaku is 11.9 inches

[baskentt]

Is it possible to tie men with kansai using normal chigawa?

I suppose you could but normally you would use a special one. You can make it yourself easily. See numbers 14, 15 or 16 in the picture below:

[jinnsamys]

What's wrong with motorcycle helmet fastenings?
Riot police use it cos it fits behind gasmasks and you can ride your bike in it after beating some hippies.

[CelexaNY]

...and you can ride your bike in it after beating some hippies.

Good old Rookie Peace and love all the way.






That is all.

[HedoShoodovex]

Hi does anyone know how to tie their men kansai style or is the normal way better?

Cheers

Here's another "how to" page, with photos.

http://www.halifaxkendo.org/men.html

Halifax Kendo Club has a lot of other useful info & "how to" pages illustrated with photos.

[ñàéäèíã]

After tieing up your men, you should have someone measure and cut off any excess.

I understand that at some matches, judges will do just that to anyone whose himo is hanging longer than 40 cm. Maintaining proper appearance is considered a part of being a proper kendoka/kumdoin.