The Menuki - Parts of a Japanese KatanaThe menuki are the decorative metal ornaments the are woven under the tsuka-ito (handle wrapping). These ornaments were originally made to hide the mekugi pins that secure the tsuka to the tang of the blade. They are normally positioned forward on one side and back on the other. These are your hand positions with the menuki fitting into your palms. On unique tsuka wrappings such as katate-maki or battle wrap the menuki may be woven into the centre as a decorative ornament. Some are very elaborate pieces made by talented jewellers and artisans that will compliment or become the centre piece of the katana's overall theme. Menuki PhotosThese are some photo's of the cariety of Menuki found on the Japanese katana that we offer.The newly re-tooled furniture includes a refreshed tsuba, fuchi, kashira, and menuki, giving the sword a crisp and clean appearance inspired by early versions of this classic design. See more of the Practical Pro Elite KatanaDetailed image of the new menuki on the Hnawei Practical Por Elite Katana. See more of the Practical Pro Elite KatanaKeeping all the specifications of their predecessors, this new tanto will feature a dragon motif. See more of the Modern Tanto - BohiThe silver menuki on the tsuka are dragons which are embedded in the handle. See more of the Modern Tanto - BohiThis new wakizashi will feature a dragon motif See more of the Modern Wakizashi - BohiThe silver menuki on the tsuka are dragons which are embedded in the handle. See more of the Modern Wakizashi - BohiThe silver menuki on the tsuka are dragons which are embedded in the handle. See more of the Modern Katana - BohiThe snowflake menuki embraces the winter theme on the Winter Sun Katana. See more of the Winter Sun Samurai SwordOur Winter Sun Katana mirrors the cold reality of the darkest days of the year on the tsuba (guard) and menuki. See more of the Winter Sun Samurai SwordThe silver habaki, menuki and seppa contrast against the black tsuka-ito and the white faux same (ray skin). See more of the Raimie XL KatanaBrass toned dragon menuki and blue ito. See more of the Water Dragon KatanaRyujin embodies both the danger and the abundance of the sea, a force deeply significant to an island nation like ancient Japan. See more of the Ryujin Katana