Sugi Cutlery

Custom Japanese Knife handle (wa handle) for 240-270 mm : D-shaped African Blackwood and black ash burl

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Sugi Cutlery

Custom Japanese Knife handle (wa handle) for 240-270 mm : D-shaped African Blackwood and black ash burl

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This is an octagonal Wa Style Handle made for Japanese style kitchen knives. 

 

African Blackwood (Dalbergia melanoxylon ) is considered the original ebony, African Blackwood was imported and used in Ancient Egypt thousands of years ago. Even the name “ebony” has an Egyptian derivation as “hbny”. African blackwood is considered to be among the hardest and densest of woods in the world

Suited for a 240-270 mm  gyuto or other Japanese knife.

  • Body: CITES certified African Blackwood
  • Spacer: Black ash burl
  • Weight: 65 g
  • Length: 143 mm   (@ 5 3/4”) 

 

Handle is buffed to a natural luster


Use and care - Hand wash and dry - Never put in dishwasher nor leave in hot soapy water.

 

  • Description

This is an octagonal Wa Style Handle made for Japanese style kitchen knives. 

 

African Blackwood (Dalbergia melanoxylon ) is considered the original ebony, African Blackwood was imported and used in Ancient Egypt thousands of years ago. Even the name “ebony” has an Egyptian derivation as “hbny”. African blackwood is considered to be among the hardest and densest of woods in the world

Suited for a 240-270 mm  gyuto or other Japanese knife.

  • Body: CITES certified African Blackwood
  • Spacer: Black ash burl
  • Weight: 65 g
  • Length: 143 mm   (@ 5 3/4”) 

 

Handle is buffed to a natural luster


Use and care - Hand wash and dry - Never put in dishwasher nor leave in hot soapy water.