This is an octagonal Wa Style Handle made for Japanese style kitchen
American Chestnut:
During the early to mid-20th century, American chestnut trees were devastated by chestnut blight, a fungal disease that came from Japanese chestnut trees that were introduced into North America from Japan. It is estimated that the blight killed between three and four billion American chestnut trees in the first half of the 20th century, beginning in 1904.
Few mature American chestnuts exist within its former range, although many stumps and root systems continue to send up saplings. Most of these saplings get infected by chestnut blight, which girdles and kills them before they attain maturity.
NOTE: Video is a more true to colors and chatoyance
Suited for a 240 mm gyuto or other Japanese knife.
- Body: American Chestnut
- Ferrule: Koa
- Weight: 46 g
- Length: 139 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
American Chestnut:
During the early to mid-20th century, American chestnut trees were devastated by chestnut blight, a fungal disease that came from Japanese chestnut trees that were introduced into North America from Japan. It is estimated that the blight killed between three and four billion American chestnut trees in the first half of the 20th century, beginning in 1904.
Few mature American chestnuts exist within its former range, although many stumps and root systems continue to send up saplings. Most of these saplings get infected by chestnut blight, which girdles and kills them before they attain maturity.
NOTE: Video is a more true to colors and chatoyance
Suited for a 240 mm gyuto or other Japanese knife.
- Body: American Chestnut
- Ferrule: Koa
- Weight: 46 g
- Length: 139 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.