Agghhh at Shureido.

[mattys]

About two weeks ago I ordered a set of Shureido sai from http://wwmas.com but then after reading around on this forum, I decided to cancel the order for my 18.5" sai and order a set of 20" sai. I have been told that there are no longer any 20" left of the new design, and that they would be recieving another shipment sometime in January. However, they do have a set of 20" Old Fashioned sai, and I was wondering if anyone can recomend me as to what to do. More specifically, what are your experiances with either (more if you have both) and could someone post pictures of the Old Fashioned sai?

[Kill Bill960]

all i can say is that old-fashined sais would be much more traditional to owkinawa

[harleyt26]

I use the old style shureido sai,most people on this forum do not seem to agree with my opinion of them but I prefer them over the newer design.They do cost a little more though.The difference is in the way they are made,old style is a two piece design and the newer ones are a three piece design.I do not have pics to post but I do not think you will be sorry for buying any shureido products.You might try a different supplier till you find one that has them in stock.You will find that shureido only imports to the U.S. through their California store.

[mattys]

I realize that they only get them through the California store, as they are WWMAS's supplier. I already payed for them, and this information came not from WWMAS, but from the Shureido importer. Aparently the next shipment of Natural sai containing a 20" set is in January.

[The Hammer]

Go for the old style sai!