{"product_id":"mekugi-bambou-katana-lot-5-chevilles-tsuka","title":"Bamboo mekugi for katana","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"216\"\u003emekugi\u003c\/strong\u003e is the peg that connects the blade to the handle. Silent and secure, it ensures the \u003cstrong data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"314\"\u003esafety of the koshirae\u003c\/strong\u003e in the dojo, during cutting, or in HEMA\/HEMA. This \u003cstrong data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"368\"\u003eset includes 5, made of\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"388\"\u003enatural bamboo.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e📜 Description\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japanese weaponry, \u003cstrong\u003ethe mekugi,\u003c\/strong\u003e an essential component of the katana, serves to secure the \u003cstrong data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"601\"\u003enakago (handle)\u003c\/strong\u003e in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"619\"\u003etsuka (handle)\u003c\/strong\u003e . A preferred choice for practitioners of iaido, kenjutsu, and HEMA\/HEMA, it ensures a stable assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3 data-end=\"766\" data-start=\"732\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"766\" data-start=\"736\"\u003eManufacturing \u0026amp; materials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"848\" data-start=\"769\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-end=\"791\" data-start=\"769\"\u003eSelected bamboo\u003c\/strong\u003e , long fibers, good \u003cstrong data-end=\"845\" data-start=\"815\"\u003eshear strength\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"912\" data-start=\"851\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-end=\"867\" data-start=\"851\"\u003eClean cut\u003c\/strong\u003e and smooth surface for a clean insertion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"990\" data-start=\"915\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-end=\"934\" data-start=\"915\"\u003eRounded end\u003c\/strong\u003e : reduces the risk of crushing, facilitates disassembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1025\" data-start=\"992\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"1025\" data-start=\"996\"\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Installation\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1104\" data-start=\"1028\"\u003e Compatible with most \u003cstrong data-end=\"1074\" data-start=\"1060\"\u003emekugi-ana\u003c\/strong\u003e (katana\/iaitō handles).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1169\" data-start=\"1107\"\u003e Usual length: \u003cstrong data-end=\"1139\" data-start=\"1127\"\u003e≈ 2–3 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e (to be \u003cstrong data-end=\"1165\" data-start=\"1143\"\u003eadjusted during assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e ).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \u003cli data-end=\"1273\" data-start=\"1172\"\u003eRecommended installation: insert in the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1225\" data-start=\"1207\"\u003eoriginal direction\u003c\/strong\u003e , gently drive out with a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1270\" data-start=\"1251\"\u003epin punch\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1344\" data-start=\"1276\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-end=\"1293\" data-start=\"1276\"\u003eDo not stick\u003c\/strong\u003e : allows for periodic inspection and maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2755\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e⚙️ Technical specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.118%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.6374%;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eElement\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.2843%;\"\u003e Mekugi (tsuka ankle)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.6374%;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMatter\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.2843%;\"\u003e Natural bamboo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.6374%;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePackaging\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.2843%;\"\u003e Set of 5 pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.6374%;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEnd\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.2843%;\"\u003e Round\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.6374%;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSection\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.2843%;\"\u003e Round\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.6374%;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eApproximate length\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.2843%;\"\u003e ≈ 2–3 cm (to be adjusted according to the tsuka)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.6374%;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.2843%;\"\u003e Katana, iaitō, traditional mounts with mekugi-ana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.6374%;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eUse\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.2843%;\"\u003e Assembly, maintenance, and safety of the koshirae (iaidō, kenjutsu, HEMA\/HEMA) \u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2574\" data-end=\"2617\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2577\" data-end=\"2617\"\u003eCustomization available upon request\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2618\" data-end=\"2841\"\u003eNeed a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2630\" data-end=\"2653\"\u003especific diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"2661\" data-end=\"2681\"\u003eprecise length\u003c\/strong\u003e or a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2690\" data-end=\"2705\"\u003eworkshop batch\u003c\/strong\u003e ? 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