Maintenance Supplies

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Complete Cleaning Kits

                    Basic

This is our least expensive cleaning set yet still filled with only the highest grade and quality materials.   It comes in a simple cardboard box and contains:

1 - package of Nugugami

1 - small plastic box with flannel wipe

1 - handmade red silk uchiko 2"dia filled with the highest quality hazuya

                    Good

This is a very high quality kit containing only our own fine products.  The box is made of Paulownia wood and is 4" wide x 7" long x 2 5/8" high.  The kit contains:

1 - package of Nugugami

1 - small plastic box with flannel wipe

1 - handmade white silk uchiko 2 1/4" dia filled with the highest quality hazuya & jizuya

1 - 20cc bottle of high quality choji oil

1 - brass mekugi-nuki

                        Better

This is a very high quality double staged cleaning kit that will hold a lot This kit contains only our own fine products and  is made of Paulownia wood and is 4 3/4" wide x 8" long x 3 1/2" high.  It has an inner tray that nestles inside the box to hold your smaller items and a deeper space underneath. The kit contains:

1 - Extra Large package of Nugugami

1 - small plastic box with flannel wipe

1 - handmade white silk uchiko 2 1/4" dia filled with the highest quality hazuya & jizuya

1 - 20cc bottle of high quality choji oil

1 - brass mekugi-nuki

1 - Chemical Fiber Fakusa for examining the blade without touching it

Treat yourself and your Katana

The Ultimate Toolbox

                                                                         Chemical Fiber                                       Silk

The fakusa is a hand cloth used to hold or grasp the blade during inspection.  It is intended to protect the steel from the corrosive salts and oils of the skin.  These cloths are approximately 10" x 11" in size.  They are actually two layers stitched together. The silk fakusa comes boxed.

The makura is a soft pillow rest for the katana blade while not actually holding the blade.  It is intended to protect the blade when set down during the inspection of the katana. These pillows are approximately 2 1/2" in diameter and 7" long.

Uchiko a pom filled with finely ground hazuya and jizuya. This is a premium grade hand made uchiko of the finest quality. About 2 1/2" in diameter.

Choji Oil a special clove oil for swords

Large 100cc bottle.

Mekugi-Nuki A small brass hammer and awl combination tool used to remove the mekugi from the mekugi-ana.

A fine quality brass mekugi-nuki that has been platted in 18k gold.

This is a traditional style mekugi-nuki made of carved bamboo with a very comfortable polished finish that is an absolute pleasure just to hold.  These are hand made by a well known Japanese Bamboo Artesian. It is delivered in it's own separate box.

Nakago-Nuki

This hammer and splint combination is used to remove a stubborn tsuka from the nakago of a shira-saya mounted blade.  The head is 2 1/4" long and made of polished rosewood and mounted on a 9 1/2" long bamboo wood handle.  The rosewood splint is 5 1/4" in length.

Flannel Case with flannel cloth for wiping oil on the blade

Silver Oil Bottle  A spill proof oil bottle made of German silver that is then plated with a very high quality silver.  It has a tight screw on cap with a cork seal and silver wire dipper. The large bottle is 2 1/8" tall and 1 1/4" in dia. and holds approx. 25cc of oil and the small version is 1 3/4" tall and 1" in dia. holding approx. 15cc of oil .

Nuguigami This is the finest handmade paper made of 100% mulberry.  The package contains two large sheets approx. 10" x 16" each

Pikal Metal Polish This is 'Pikal' brand metal polish from Japan. This is the finest grade metal polish to be found often used on electron microscopes and is in fact shipped with all Japanese made EM. It is a slurry form ferrite based polish with an average abrasive diameter of less than 1 micron.

Restorative Iron Tsuba Wax

Custom blend of quality filtered waxes and essential oils. As easy as one two three! Clean tsuba, rub on wax and let dry (30 minutes), buff with brush (soft bristle or used toothbrush) and that's it! This is for tsuba that have rust that must be cleaned off. Many times, after cleaning, iron tsuba loose the patina that has taken years to build up. This wax restores that deep rich luster while at the same time sealing off the surface so rust cannot form or expand. The wax is cooked at a very low temperature to retain clarity. It does not contain any colorants. This is an exclusive product of Shadow of leaves and is in limited supply right now.  It is the finest restorative tsuba wax and protection available. 4 oz. sealed tin w/instructions

Mekugi Pegs We just may well be the only source for these fine mekugi pegs which aren't even produced in bulk in Japan. These are traditionally made bamboo mekugi pegs. Proper fitting mekugi are critical to the function of a sword so we have made these mekugi to assist you in getting a good fit. All you have to do is take one and tap it into the hole until it is tight/secure. Then mark each end, for a cut, with a pen or pencil. Remove the peg and cut it at your marks for a perfect fit. You can never have too many of these!  As with all of the mekugi some final fitting with a razor blade and sandpaper maybe required.  Be aware that the Chinese Government is placing a stiff increase in the price of Bamboo and costs have risen and these are very labor intensive so we have had to adjust our pricing accordingly. To find out more about mekugi pegs and how they are made please click here "How Are Mekugi Pegs Made".  These are not a "One size fits all" but will accommodate 99.9% of the katana out there both antique and new modern production..

NOTICE:  On 3/10/08 we completed the production of the last 700 mekugi that we are going to make.  Once these are sold they will no longer be produced and this listing will be deleted.  Sorry for any inconvenience.