This is an octagonal Wa Style Handle made for Japanese style kitchen knives.
The body is made American Chestnut with cocobolo
The American chestnut was one of the most important forest trees throughout its range and was considered the finest chestnut tree in the world.
The species was devastated by chestnut blight, a fungal disease that came from Chinese chestnut trees introduced into North America from East Asia. It is estimated that between 3 and 4 billion American chestnut trees were destroyed in the first half of the 20th century by chestnut blight after the blight's initial discovery in North America in 1904.
Suited for a 165-210mm gyuto or other Japanese knife.
Weight 37g Length 132 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.
The body is made American Chestnut with cocobolo
The American chestnut was one of the most important forest trees throughout its range and was considered the finest chestnut tree in the world.
The species was devastated by chestnut blight, a fungal disease that came from Chinese chestnut trees introduced into North America from East Asia. It is estimated that between 3 and 4 billion American chestnut trees were destroyed in the first half of the 20th century by chestnut blight after the blight's initial discovery in North America in 1904.
Suited for a 165-210mm gyuto or other Japanese knife.
Weight 37g Length 132 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.