Seido will be closed on April 29th and from May 3rd to May 6th. Our website stays operational and accepts orders, but no shipping will occur during this period.
-
Golden Week 2024 | -
April Special Discount | 10% OFF a product selection (until April 26th, 3 p.m. JST)
-
Japanese Wooden Weapons Craftsmanship, the Beginning of the End | In addition to the structural crisis affecting the industry, in 2019, the closure of one of the largest Japanese workshops, Horinouchi, then, in 2020, the covid crisis have for consequences a drastic increase in prices and production times, and mid-term, a probable disappearance of the manufacture of wooden weapons in Japan. To learn more, you can read our article detailing the situation and the measures taken to help this industry. -
Review Reward Campaign | Leave a comment on your recent purchase and receive a 5% discount.
Iaito & Shinken Menuki
About our Menuki lineup
The Menuki (目貫) are ornaments on the tsuka to fit into the palm for grip and were originally meant to distract the eyes from the mekugi (peg).
It is generally placed under the wrapping, but may also appear over the wrapping, especially with an Ikkan-maki or Hira-maki wrapping style.
Several thousands of designs have been created over the centuries. It is considered as jewelry and as such, inspired many craftsmen. Shinken custom-made Menuki can cost as much as several thousand dollars for the more refined pieces.
All models are, of course, entirely handmade in Japan.
Sort by:
