JAPANESE SWORD ||BAMBOO MEKUGI PEG||KATANA||SWORD POLISHING||YAMABUSHI BLADES

JAPANESE BAMBOO MEKUGIQuality bamboo mekugi pegs from YAMABUSHI BLADES, made from high grade, seasoned bamboo, hand finished and hand rubbed in choji oil, then air dried. Made at a good workable length of 30mm, available in 5.5mm dia, 6mm dia, or 6.5mm dia to allow for correct sizing and working to shape, making them far more adaptable to ensure a better fit than others available.The fine tight grain can be clearly seen on the pictures, these are excellent Mekugi pegs.Contact us for other sizes.The Price is for ONE quality Mekugi PegChopsticks are not the proper material for Mekugi They must be sturdy while at the same time being flexible enough to absorb increased pressure when the sword is striking an object.It’s best to makemekugi from a better grade of bamboo, thatmeets both requirements in that they are sturdy and flexible. Although bamboo is relatively low in cost, the process of making mekugi is very labour intensive. Finishing is accomplished with a little fine shaving with a single edge razor blade to achieve that “perfect“ fit. There are many varieties of bamboo that are very soft and not usable. The mekugi should be carved from the outer part of the bamboo with the tightest grain.This is the hardest part of the bambooMekugi pegs should be removed and inspected often. You should not wait for the mekugi to failbefore you replace them.The standard tool for removing the mekugi is a Mekuginuki. This small brass hammer is made especially for the task. A small pin unscrews from the top of the hammer. This pin is used with the hammer to drive the mekugi out of the tsuka (handle). Most mekugi can only be removed in one direction.The ends of the mekugi may be under the tsuka ito (handle wrap) and the tsuka ito must be shifted slightly to remove the pin. A brass hammer or wooden mallet and a punch can also be used.The mekugi should not be dented, bend, or show any damage. It should be replaced immediately if it does show any sign of damage. A rattling tsuba may be a sign that the mekugi need replacement and should be inspected. An improperly shaped mekugi ana (peg hole) can cause mekugi damage and should be corrected. The mekugi should not need excessive force to be removed or reinserted. This is a sign that the blade is not fully seated in the tsuka (handle) or the mekugi ana (peg hole) is not properly shaped..For cleaning & maintaining your sword bladeFrom YAMABUSHI BLADESPlease check out our other Japanese Sword itemsAll our goods are from reliable Japanese suppliers