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Wa (Japanese Style)

The Wa-Handle is a traditional Japanese handle. They tend to have a lighter overall feel and blade forward balance. They come in all types of wood with different collars. Generally, these knives have a tang that is around 3/4 the length of the handle and is glued in place. Care for these handles is simple- if you notice it getting dry, apply some beeswax or mineral oil. For the professional . . . Continue

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Nigara VG XEOS Tsuchime Gyuto 210 mm with amboyna burl and horn handle, angled full-knife product photo on a grey textured surface.Nigara VG XEOS Tsuchime Gyuto 210 mm close-up showing the kanji, tsuchime texture, Damascus pattern, horn ferrule, and amboyna burl handle.
Nigara SG-STRIX Kurouchi Damascus Gyuto 210mm with Prisma Knife custom handle, reverse sideNigara SG-STRIX Kurouchi Damascus Gyuto 210mm with Prisma Knife custom handle, hero view
Overhead view of Tokushu Knife SLD Tsuchime Nakiri showing clean blade profile and tsuchime textureFull angled view of Tokushu Knife SLD Tsuchime Nakiri with hammered blade and custom wa handle
Tokushu Knife Tsuchime SLD 165mm Nakiri Sale priceFrom €189,00 EUR
Moritaka Knives Aogami Super Gyuto 210mmMoritaka Knives Aogami Super Gyuto 210mm
(5.0)
Tokushu Knife Hammertone SLD Hiraki Petty 165mm with custom octagonal wa handleTokushu Knife Hammertone SLD Hiraki Petty 165mm showing the diamond hammered blade and custom wa handle
Moritaka 240mm gyuto knife on a black background.Moritaka 240mm gyuto choil shot.
(4.9)
Nigara SG-STRIX Tsuchime Damascus Santoku 165 mm with Amboyna burl and horn handle, angled full-knife product view.Nigara SG-STRIX Tsuchime Damascus Santoku 165 mm, close angled view of blade pattern and Amboyna burl handle.
Nigara SG-STRIX Damascus Santoku 165mm Sale priceFrom €449,00 EUR
Nigara SG-STRIX Damascus Hakata Kiritsuke Nakiri with Amboyna Burl Handle, angled full view showing the SG-STRIX Damascus blade and amboyna burl handle.Nigara SG-STRIX Damascus Hakata Kiritsuke Nakiri with Amboyna Burl Handle, reverse angled view showing the hakata kiritsuke nakiri profile and custom amboyna burl handle.
Nigara VG XEOS Tsuchime Gyuto 240 mm, angled blade photo showing tsuchime hammer marks and layered Damascus pattern.Nigara VG XEOS Tsuchime Gyuto 240 mm, close-up of maker’s mark, tsuchime texture, Damascus edge pattern, cypress and horn handle.
Angled view of blade finish and octagonal Amboyna Burl wa handle.Nigara VG-XEOS Tsuchime Petty 150 mm with Amboyna Burl and buffalo horn handle, full profile.
Nigara SG STRIX Tsuchime Damascus Bunka with amboyna handle, hero shot.Nigara SG STRIX Tsuchime Damascus Bunka with amboyna handle
Nigara SG-STRIX Damascus Bunka 170mm Sale price€495,00 EUR

Wa (Japanese Style)

The Wa-Handle is a traditional Japanese handle. They tend to have a lighter overall feel and blade forward balance. They come in all types of wood with different collars. Generally, these knives have a tang that is around 3/4 the length of the handle and is glued in place. Care for these handles is simple- if you notice it getting dry, apply some beeswax or mineral oil. For the professional cook, the natural oils from your hands may be enough to keep the handle in check since you usually are holding your knife for hours at a time. If a Wa-Handle is damaged it is not a cause for concern as it is quite easy to replace.