Parts of The Sai
- Monouchi, the shaft of the sai, this can be round or faceted.
- Yoku, the prong like side guards which are usually symmetrical but the manji design developed by Taira Shinken employs oppositely-facing yoku resembling a Buddhist symbol, the reverse swastika (manji) from which it takes its name.
- Tsume, the tip of the side guard (yoku).
- Moto, the actual center point between the two side guards (yoku).
- Tsuka, the handle of the sai. The tsuka can be wrapped with different materials such as cord or ray skin (same) to provide a grip.
- Tsukagashira, the butt end of the handle (tsuka).
- Saki, the tip or point of the sai which is usually blunt and not pointed.
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