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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 ge nerally 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 Open 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 Show more