This is an octagonal Wa Style Handle made for Japanese style kitchen knives.
The wild-olive (Ancient Greek κότινος/kótinos), which ancient Greeks distinguished from the cultivated olive tree (Ancient Greek ἐλαία/ἐλἀα), was used to fashion the olive wreath awarded victors at the ancient Olympic Games.
Suited for a 240-270 mm gyuto or other Japanese knife.
- Body: Wild Olive
- Ferrule: Brazilian ebony
- Weight: 55 g
- Length: 100 mm (@5 1/2”)
Handle is sealed and buffed to 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.
The wild-olive (Ancient Greek κότινος/kótinos), which ancient Greeks distinguished from the cultivated olive tree (Ancient Greek ἐλαία/ἐλἀα), was used to fashion the olive wreath awarded victors at the ancient Olympic Games.
Suited for a 240-270 mm gyuto or other Japanese knife.
- Body: Wild Olive
- Ferrule: Brazilian ebony
- Weight: 55 g
- Length: 100 mm (@5 1/2”)
Handle is sealed and buffed to natural luster
Use and care - Hand wash and dry - Never put in dishwasher nor leave in hot soapy water.