obiwanknabbe Posted August 17 Report Share Posted August 17 Does anyone have any thicker pins? My wife bought me a sword for my birthday (am I a lucky man or what!), but the mekugi was frail and snapped. I dont have any spares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugyotsuji Posted August 17 Report Share Posted August 17 Almost best and quickest way is to buy some bamboo knitting needles of the required gauge, chop off the ends, and sand off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROKUJURO Posted August 17 Report Share Posted August 17 I have found bamboo with a wall thickness of up to 10 mm in hardware stores. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franco D Posted August 17 Report Share Posted August 17 Mekugi pins can sometimes be found on ebay and Etsy. You might also try contacting saya makers like Brian Tschernega or John Tirado. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blacksmith Posted August 17 Report Share Posted August 17 I used to use bamboo chopsticks. Easily and cheaply available. They are tapered and easily cut to size. Just slightly round off the ends and there you have it, and they make quick good mekugi. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanoNox Posted August 21 Report Share Posted August 21 Mekugi should be made of strong bamboo, ideally smoked. You can buy some here: https://www.namikawa-ltd.co.jp/product/143 Otherwise, the next best thing is following this: https://ejmas.com/ti...nart_fowler_0502.htm If you use store bought bamboo, use the bamboo near the outer surface, where the fibers are dense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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