Kendo Bogu Kote (Wrist Guards) 5mm Total Navy Leather Mitsuboshi Mine-made, ms size These are top-of-the-line Mitsuboshi Mine-made wrist guards, crafted with total navy leather, from the Iwate Kuji factory about 10 years ago. These are a pure domestic product. Recommended as your go-to gear for important matches! Compared to the current Mine products under the Tozando umbrella, these have a stronger futon (padding) and are packed with more stuffing, making them sturdy and robust. The leather is also of higher quality and finer grain than recent products. Mine, the pioneer of lightweight, high-quality, practical Kendo equipment, and Mitsuboshi, the originator of pitch stitching, which gained fame with the Ten brand, have been relaunched under the Tozando umbrella while retaining the brand name. However, in the past, they were strongly committed to domestic high-quality machine-stitched Kendo equipment, including those made in Kuji City, Iwate Prefecture, and left behind many masterpieces that strongly reflected the tradition and commitment of a leading Japanese manufacturer. Many people are still looking for items from that time, and this item is from that era. Although they have been used, they are in good condition, and the color is well-preserved, so you can still use them for a long time to come. The size is 21 cm at the longest point from the tip of the little finger to the tip of the thumb, 19 cm at the longest point from the tip of the middle finger to the wrist, and 21 cm around the palm, making them a perfect fit. I prefer a little more room, but I think they're perfect for those who want a direct feel! The leather is excellent, and the stuffing is packed tightly to the shino (shin), as you can see in the photos. The neck attachment is also flat, showing the high level of craftsmanship. The futon also feels considerably more solid than recent equipment, giving it a strong atmosphere of traditional armor compared to recent equipment. In my subjective opinion, the condition is quite good, but please check the size and condition carefully in the images before purchasing. It has become difficult to obtain good items. If you are looking for one, please take this opportunity.