This is an octagonal Wa Style Handle made for Japanese style kitchen knives.
Desert Ironwood (Olneya tesota) - Desert Ironwood is perhaps one of the most highly-regarding of all woods in knife-making, with its density, stability, and grain patterns and colors creating a unique combination of characteristics that’s ideal for decorative handles. It’s also favored for carving by the indigenous Seri people now living in the state of Sonora in Mexico.
Suited for a 165-210 mm gyuto or other Japanese knife.
- Body: Desert Ironwood
- Ferrule: Buffalo Horn
- Weight: 52 g
- Length: 130 mm (@5 1/8”)
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.
Desert Ironwood (Olneya tesota) - Desert Ironwood is perhaps one of the most highly-regarding of all woods in knife-making, with its density, stability, and grain patterns and colors creating a unique combination of characteristics that’s ideal for decorative handles. It’s also favored for carving by the indigenous Seri people now living in the state of Sonora in Mexico.
Suited for a 165-210 mm gyuto or other Japanese knife.
- Body: Desert Ironwood
- Ferrule: Buffalo Horn
- Weight: 52 g
- Length: 130 mm (@5 1/8”)
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.