MENUKI
Shinobu
The primary purpose of the Menuki is decorative in nature although some schools emphasis there use to insure proper placement of the hand.
Neji Menuki
Neji Menuki are typically used in the construction of tsuka handles for Tanto. They are passed through the ana and screwed together. They are available in high quality gold or silver.
High Quality Silver & Gold
These Menuki are handcrafted in solid silver and then given a gold overlay. The detail is outstanding. #36 are the same with the exception that they have been given a smoky patina.
Menuki # 1 Ryu-sukumi (Small Dragon) 15 x 12mm
Menuki # 2 Maru-Ryu (Small Dragon in Circle) 14 x 14mm
Menuki # 3 Aoi-isso (mallow Design Emblem) 17 x 17mm
Menuki # 4 Kiri-sanso (3 small Paulownia leaves) 30 x 13mm
Menuki # 5 Kiri-niso (2 Paulownia leaves) 25 x 14mm
Menuki # 6 Inu (Dog) 25 x 11mm
Menuki # 7 Ushi Small (2 small cows) 31 x 11mm
Menuki # 8 Usagi (Rabbit) 25 x 11mm
Menuki # 9 Namazu (Catfish) 39 x 12mm
Menuki # 10 Kiri-maru (Paulownia leaf in circle) 17 x 17mm
Menuki # 11 Kiri-maru Fuchiari (Paulownia leaf in circle and frame) 17x17mm
Menuki # 12 Daikoku (One of seven Gods) 29 x 14mm
Menuki # 13 Hachi-nihiki (2 bees) 36 x 16mm
Menuki # 14 Katatsumuri (Snail) 36 x 13mm
Menuki # 15 Kuyo-isso (Kuyo Emblem) 39 x 13mm
Menuki # 16 Ryu (Dragon) 38 x 16mm
Menuki # 17 Long Narrow Dragon small 44 x 11mm
Menuki # 18 Chagu-uma (Horse with ornaments) 28 x 15mm
Menuki # 19 Tombo (Dragonfly) 35 x 13mm
Menuki # 20 Ushiwakamaru (Samurai boy) 28 x 15mm
Menuki # 21 Long Narrow Dragon Large 57 x 10mm
Menuki # 22 Ryuko (Dragon and Tiger) 37 x 16mm
Menuki # 23 Hachi-ippiki (one Bee) 36 x 16mm
Menuki # 24 Ebi (Shrimp) 52 x 13mm
Menuki # 25 Yumi (Bow) 43 x 16mm
Menuki # 26 Mitsuba-aoi (3 Mallow design emblem) 34 x 14mm
Menuki # 27 Makitaba (Bundle of Firewood) 35 x 13mm
Menuki # 28 Kani-ippiki (One Crab) 38 x 17mm
Menuki # 29 Mino (Crab and Flower) 44 x 12mm
Menuki # 30 Hanasukashi (Flower) 41 x 17mm
Menuki # 31 Suzume (Sparrow) 31 x 19mm
Menuki # 32 Inoshishi (Wild Boar) 30 x 12mm
Menuki # 33 Keshi (Poppy) 45 x 14mm
Menuki # 34 Mruju-sanso (3 Cross in circle) 36 x 14mm
Menuki # 35 Koi (Carp) 37 x 11mm
Menuki # 36 Koi Ginibushi (Carp in smoky finish) 37 x 11mm
Menuki # 37 Uma-nihiki (2 Horses) 34 x 12mm
Menuki # 38 Shishi (Lion) 29 x 20mm
Menuki # 39 Botan (Peony) 39 x 15mm
Menuki # 40 Kiri-sanso (3 Paulownia leaves) 35 x 17mm
Menuki # 41 Kenmaki-ryu (Dragon and Sword) 52 x 13mm
Menuki # 42 Budo-risu (Grape and Squirrel) 40 x 15mm
Menuki # 43 Tsuru (Crane) 37 x 12mm
Menuki # 44 Otamajakushi (Tadpole) 37 x 16mm
Menuki # 45 Mitsudomoe (3 Tamoe) 40 x 18mm
Menuki # 46 Ushi (Cow) 36 x 16mm
Menuki # 47 Niwatori (Chicken) 26 x 19mm
Menuki # 48 Tai (small Sea Bream) 15 x 12mm
Menuki # 49 Sagari-juji (Wisteria in Circle) 14 x 14mm
Menuki # 50 Ho-oh (Legendary Bird) 62 x 15mm
Menuki # 51 Kumo-jinjuro (Legendary Spiderman) 75 x 20mm
Menuki # 52 Ryu (Large Dragon) 73 x 16mm
