Q. After cleaning, my kote and palm/grip leather feel like they have shrunk – is that normal?
Can heel supporters be cleaned?
July 30, 2020Can the men-himo (mask cords), do-himo (do cords), and so on be cleaned together?
July 30, 2020After cleaning, air gets into the padding and deer hair inside the kote head, causing it to swell, so it feels tighter. It returns to its original feel after a few practice sessions and strikes.
