[MS] Menuki

Name: [MS] Menuki
Brand: Seido
SKU: DCS-JTAPE
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SKU: DCS-JTAPE

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The Menuki are ornaments on the Tsuka to insert into the handle so as to fit into the palm for grip. Originally, they are meant to distract the eyes from the Mekugi (peg). It is generally placed under the wrapping, but they may also appear on the wrapping, especially with a Ikkan-maki or Hira-maki wrapping style. Several thousands of designs have been created over the centuries. It is considered as jewellery and as such it has inspired many craftsmen.

The Menuki are usually located on the top of the left side (omote) and at the bottom on the right side (ura). We also offer two other possibilities: center both Menuki (on each side), or reverse positions (also called Sakasa Menuki) which will place the Menuki under your palms rather than under your fingers.

Menuki Technical Specifications

Menuki Technical Specifications
Code	Description	Material	Length x Width
MM001 Hishi	This made in Japan Menuki features is a caltrop, also called "devil pod", an aquatic plant.	Aluminum	15 mm x 34 mm
MM002 Sake	This made in Japan Menuki features a chum salmon. Sake symbolizes luck and was a very common offering to the gods.	Brass	14 mm x 45 mm
MM003 Kenmakiryu	This made in Japan Menuki features a dragon wrapped around a sword.	Aluminum	09 mm x 68 mm
MM004 Tombo	This made in Japan Menuki features a dragonfly. The dragonfly, or Tombo in Japanese is also called "Kachi Muchi", insect of victory.	Aluminum	13 mm x 39 mm
MM005 Sakura	This made in Japan Menuki features cherry blossom, the luminous and beautiful yet fleeting and ephemeral Japanese cherry tree flower.	Aluminum	11 mm x 11 mm
MM006 Ryu Sho	This made in Japan Menuki features a small dragon. It is similar to the bigger version.	Brass	11 mm x 38 mm
MM007 Ryu Dai	This made in Japan Menuki features a big dragon. It is similar to the smaller version.	Brass	11 mm x 53 mm
MM008 Tsukushi	This made in Japan Menuki features a horsetail, or Equisetum for its scientific name.	Brass	06 mm x 58 mm
MM009 Botan	This made in Japan Menuki features a peony flower.	Brass	12 mm x 54 mm
MM010 Hitsuji	This made in Japan Menuki features a lamb, symbol of peace and well-being.	Brass	11 mm x 27 mm
MM011 Kenkatabami	This made in Japan Menuki features the "Maru ni Kenkatabami" Kamon. This Japanese crest was very popular among the samurai class and was adopted by many clans.	Bronze	16 mm x 49 mm
MM012 Mukade	This made in Japan Menuki features a Mukade, a rather huge Japanese centipede.	Brass	9 mm x 52 mm
MM013 Kuyomon	This made in Japan Menuki features the symbolic 9 planets in the Buddhism cosmogony.	Bronze	15 mm x 45 mm
MM014 Ebi	This made in Japan Menuki features a prawn. Its popularity comes from its symbolism of vigor and longevity.	Aluminum	11 mm x 7 mm
MM015 Tachibana	This made in Japan Menuki features a Tachibana flower over Acala's sword (Buddhist's deity).	Aluminum	48 mm x 12 mm