Handmade Item A32 Suitable for Wakizashi and Tanto The part of the Japanese sword held by the hand is called the tsuka-mae (handle). This is an unused tool set, a small hammer set for swords, used when removing the handle. See photo 5 for an example of use. Using the separately sold mekugi-nuki (peg remover), you tap the wooden block with the small hammer as shown in the photo to remove the peg. Shipping: Recycled newspaper, Yu-packet Post Materials: Head - Ulin wood, Body - Japanese oak Coloring: Wood-based wax finish Natural color Size: Approximately Length: 30 cm x 1.2 cm x 2.2 cm Head: 9.5 cm x 2.6 cm x 2.6 cm Weight: 126 grams Wooden block: 13.7 cm. Please refer to the detailed photos.