The forged pegs are made of round steel that has been heated in red until approximately 232°F (1,100°C) and crushed the cross section into an oval shape at once with a powerful force of about 1 ton.By applying strong pressure to hot steel, the pegs are created with superior strength. Ellisse... It means oval in Italy. Specifications: Total length: 7.3 inches (184 mm), Head part: Oval 0.4 x 0.5 inches (10 x 12 mm), Hammer: Thickness 0.2 x 0.3 inches (6 x 7 mm), Material: S55C steel, Paint: Cationic electrodeposition coating, Weight: Approx. 2.8 oz (77 g) per piece: 8 pieces; Country of Manufacture: Sanjo Niigata Prefecture