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.