Gentlemen, Jean-Piere inspired me to make a MEKUGI NUKI myself. I forged it from iron that was originally used in a wagon wheel's tire, back in about 1880. It is 120 mm long, has a max. width of 28 mm, and is 5,2 mm thick. Price is € 85.-- plus shipping. I also had another idea: A newly forged TANTO TSUBA (58,4 x 48,2 x 7 mm) with an integrated spike. Same material as above, but much more work! Price is € 220.-- plus shipping.