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Shimano Kazakiri 8

風切 · Japan domestic model · Specs checked 2026-10-16

8 · 2.40 m (7'10") · 41 g (1.4 oz) · Japan list price ¥27,200 · approx. $228 delivered to US · all 7 sizes

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For reference only: Japan list price ¥27,200 (our data, not from eBay, before tax)

Japan list price checked 2026-10-16

All sizes & specifications

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Units
SizeMSRP (Japan)CompareLengthPiecesFolded lengthWeightLure weightPE line (go)NylonSinker ratingLeader (go)CarbonTip / butt ø
¥26,6002.10 m (6'11")377 cm (30.3 in)35 g (1.2 oz)—————90%0.9/7.0 mm
¥27,2002.40 m (7'10")387 cm (34.3 in)41 g (1.4 oz)—————93.8%0.9/7.4 mm
¥28,8002.70 m (8'10")397 cm (38.2 in)48 g (1.7 oz)—————94.7%0.9/7.9 mm
¥32,5503.15 m (10'4")487 cm (34.3 in)56 g (2.0 oz)—————93.6%0.9/9.1 mm
¥36,0003.60 m (11'10")499 cm (39.0 in)71 g (2.5 oz)—————95.6%0.9/9.8 mm

Maker’s figures; conversions are ours.

About these figures

Tap a size to see its current eBay listings at the top of the page. Lengths are the maker's figures; feet and inches are our conversion. Go (号) is the Japanese size number: for sinkers it is an exact weight (1 go = 3.75 g, converted); for line it is a diameter class, printed as published. Specs: Shimano 2026 printed catalog (figures only). Not affiliated with Shimano. Conversions are ours.

Japan price and delivered-to-US estimate

8: Japan list price ¥27,200 · Delivered to US approx. $228 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

Prices checked 2026-11-01: Japan list price from the maker; shipping and duty are our estimate.

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About this item

What the maker's numbers say about this model:

  • The Kazakiri 8: 2.40 m (7'10") long, 3 pieces, 87 cm (34.3 in) folded, weighs 41 g (1.4 oz) (maker's figures).
  • 7 models from 2.10 m (6'11") to 4.50 m (14'9"), in 3- to 5-piece builds.
  • The shortest packed length is 77 cm (30.3 in) (7).
  • Weights run from 35 g (1.2 oz) on the 7 to 85 g (3.0 oz) on the 15.
  • Carbon content 90–95.6% depending on the model.
  • Japan list price ¥26,600–¥43,500, which is in the lower-middle of the price range of the 1440 rod series we list.

8: specs and how it differs

The maker's published figures for this size (Japan list price ¥27,200).

Length2.40 m (7'10")
Pieces3
Folded length87 cm (34.3 in)
Weight41 g (1.4 oz)
Tip / butt diameter (mm)0.9/7.4
Carbon content (%)93.8
  • Versus 7: 0.3 m (0.98 ft) longer, 6 g (0.2 oz) heavier, 10 cm (3.9 in) longer folded.
  • Versus 9: 0.3 m (0.98 ft) shorter, 7 g (0.2 oz) lighter, 10 cm (3.9 in) shorter folded.

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