A saya pin, also known as a "mekugi," is a small pin that is used to secure the saya (sheath) to a Japanese knife or sword. In the context of kitchen knives, it's a safety feature that prevents the blade from accidentally slipping out of the saya. The pin is made with maple wood and fits through a hole in the saya, ensuring that the knife remains securely within the sheath until intentionally removed. This pin is tapered on the post so it won't fall out inadvertently.
This saya was designed to fit a 180mm
gyuto with a thinner spine.
It is best to buy a knife and saya at the same time so we can ensure a good fit.
If you’re buying a saya separately, we will need to know which knife you’re buying it for. Please let us know in the Comments section of your shopping cart.
If a knife has a compatible saya, it is shown and linked on the knife’s page. If no saya is shown, then we do NOT have a saya that fits, in which case we recommend a felt blade guard.
We do not sell sayas for knives we do not carry on the website.