Shin Gunto mekugi?

[Lennon]

Hey everybody I have this sword that I’m trying to put a mekugi in the old one was cracked in half but regular mekugi will not fit the hole is smaller than I would normally see any thoughts on where I could replace the mekugi? Thanks

[Bruce Pennington]

As a temporary measure (or permanent if you like it) you can buy wooden/bamboo chopsticks and cut to fit.  There are a few for sale on ebay.  I bought a set of 3 that way myself, a while back.

 

Pricey, but good ones, From Japan (price includes shipping)

 

Cheap, but not darkened (something you could do yourself)

 

 

"Black horn" mekugi; mid-priced

 

 

I imagine some of the dealers might sell some quality ones.

[Lennon]

Thanks I’ll look into it