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 wreathe awarded victors at the ancient Olympic Games.
Suited for a 240mm gyuto or other Japanese knife.
Specs:
- Body: Wild Olive
- Spacer: Vintage Bakelite poker chip
- Ferrule: Cocobolo
- Weight: 60 g
- Length: 141 mm (5 1/2”)
- Handle is 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 wreathe awarded victors at the ancient Olympic Games.
Suited for a 240mm gyuto or other Japanese knife.
Specs:
- Body: Wild Olive
- Spacer: Vintage Bakelite poker chip
- Ferrule: Cocobolo
- Weight: 60 g
- Length: 141 mm (5 1/2”)
- Handle is buffed to natural luster
Use and care - Hand wash and dry - Never put in dishwasher nor leave in hot soapy water.