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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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Save $40.00Tokushu Knife Ebony Wa Handle With Padauk Ferrule Tokushu Knife.Tokushu Knife Ebony Wa Handle With Padauk Ferrule Tokushu Knife.
Tokushu Knife Rosewood Wa Handle with Ebony Ferrule Tokushu Knife.Tokushu Knife Rosewood Wa Handle with Ebony Ferrule Tokushu Knife.
Save $24.00Tokushu Knife Rosewood Series White #2 Kurouchi 210mm Japanese Gyuto Knife - Tokushu KnifeTokushu Knife Rosewood Series White #2 Kurouchi 210mm Japanese Gyuto Knife - Tokushu Knife
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Sold outSave $34.00Tokushu Knife 165mm Nakiri  White #2 Kurochi Rosewood wa handle Tokushu Knife.Tokushu Knife 165mm Nakiri  White #2 Kurochi Rosewood wa handle Tokushu Knife.
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Dao Vua V3 52100 Carbon Steel Kurouchi 240mm Kiritsuke Tokushu Knife.Dao Vua V3 52100 Carbon Steel Kurouchi 240mm Kiritsuke Tokushu Knife.
Moritaka Knives Aogami Super Gyuto 210mmMoritaka Knives Aogami Super Gyuto 210mm
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Dao Vua V3 52100 Carbon Steel 300mm SakimaruDAO VUA V3 52100 Carbon Steel Kurouchi Sakimaru 300mm Tokushu Knife.
Tokushu Knife Shattered Carbon Gold Wa Handle for 210mm +
Save $50.00Tokushu SLD 150mm Tsuchime Honesuki Tokushu Knife.Tokushu SLD 150mm Tsuchime Honesuki Tokushu Knife.
Tokushu SLD 150mm Tsuchime Honesuki Sale price$149.00 USD Regular price$199.00 USD
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Sold outSave $70.00Nigara Aogami Super Migaki Tsuchime Kiritsuke Gyuto 240mmNigara Aogami Super Migaki Tsuchime Kiritsuke Gyuto 240mm
Nigara Aogami Super Migaki Tsuchime Kiritsuke Gyuto 240mm Sale price$259.00 USD Regular price$329.00 USD
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Save $30.00Moritaka 240mm gyuto knife on a black background.Moritaka 240mm gyuto choil shot.
Moritaka Knives Aogami Super Gyuto 240mm Sale price$269.00 USD Regular price$299.00 USD
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Sold outSave $50.00Tsunehisa Stainless Clad Aogami Super Tsuchime 165mm Santoku Tokushu Knife.Tsunehisa Stainless Clad Aogami Super Tsuchime 165mm Santoku Tokushu Knife.
Tsunehisa Stainless Clad kurochi Aogami Super Tsuchime 165mm Santoku Sale price$149.00 USD Regular price$199.00 USD
Sold outSave $50.00Nigara Aogami Super Gyuto 210mm - Tokushu KnifeNigara Aogami Super Gyuto 210mm - Tokushu Knife
Nigara Aogami Super Migaki Tsuchime Gyuto 210mm Sale price$249.00 USD Regular price$299.00 USD
Tokushu Knife Tsuchime SLD 105mm Tall Petty / AjikiriTokushu Knife Tsuchime SLD 105mm Tall Petty / Ajikiri with Sanjo made Walnut Wa Handle Tokushu Knife.
Tokushu Knife Shattered Carbon Custom Wa Handle Medium for 150mm - 205mmTokushu Knife Shattered Carbon Knife Custom Wa Handle Medium for 150mm - 195mm - Tokushu Knife
Sold outSave $24.00Tokushu Knife Tsuchime SLD 135mm PettyTokushu Knife Tsuchime SLD 135mm Petty with Sanjo made Walnut Wa Handle Tokushu Knife.
Tokushu Knife Tsuchime SLD 135mm Petty Sale price$145.00 USD Regular price$169.00 USD
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Sold outTokushu Knife Rosewood Gyuto 240mmTokushu Knife Rosewood Choil Shot
Sold outMasakage Koishi Aogami Super Bunka 170mm Tokushu Knife.Masakage Koishi Aogami Super Bunka 170mm Tokushu Knife.
Sold outNigara Aogami Super Migaki Tsuchime Kiritsuke Gyuto 210mmNigara Aogami Super Migaki Tsuchime Kiritsuke Gyuto 210mm
Save $80.00Tokushu Knife Tsuchime SLD 240mm GyutoTokushu Knife SLD 240mm Gyuto with Walnut Wa Handle Made by Sanjo Craftsman - Tokushu Knife
Tokushu Knife Tsuchime SLD 240mm Gyuto Sale price$219.00 USD Regular price$299.00 USD
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Tokushu Knife Tsuchime SLD 165mm Santoku - Walnut Wa Handle, Semi-Stainless Steel, Handmade in Japan - Tokushu KnifeTokushu Knife Tsuchime SLD 165mm Santoku - Walnut Wa Handle, Semi-Stainless Steel, Handmade in Japan - Tokushu Knife
Save $40.00Nigara Aogami Super Migaki Tsuchime 240mm Gyuto Tokushu Knife.Nigara Aogami Super Migaki Tsuchime 240mm Gyuto Tokushu Knife.
Nigara Aogami Super Migaki Tsuchime Gyuto 240mm Sale price$259.00 USD Regular price$299.00 USD
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Tokushu Knife Shattered Carbon Knife Custom Wa Handle Small for 80mm - 150mm - Tokushu Knife
Sold outSave $50.00Yu Kurosaki Senko Sg2 Ei Bunka with Walnut Handle - Tokushu KnifeYu Kurosaki Senko Sg2 Ei Bunka with Walnut Handle - Tokushu Knife
Yu Kurosaki Senko Ei SG2 Bunka Sale price$249.00 USD Regular price$299.00 USD
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Sold outSave $70.00NIGARA ANMON Kurozome Damascus SG2 240mm Gyuto No Handle - Tokushu KnifeNIGARA ANMON Kurozome Damascus SG2 240mm Gyuto No Handle - Tokushu Knife
Nigara Anmon Kurozome Damascus SG2 240mm Gyuto No Handle Sale price$429.00 USD Regular price$499.00 USD
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Tokushu Knife Shattered Carbon Gold Wa Handle for 155mm - 205mm
Tokushu Knife Shattered Carbon Gold Wa Handle for 90mm - 150mm
Save $130.00NIGARA Anmon SG2 Kiritsuke Nakiri 180mm (no handle) - Tokushu KnifeNIGARA Anmon SG2 Kiritsuke Nakiri 180mm (no handle) - Tokushu Knife
Nigara Anmon SG2 Kiritsuke Nakiri 180mm (no handle) Sale price$369.00 USD Regular price$499.00 USD
Save $10.00HATSUKOKORO Shirasagi Kurochi Aogami #2 150mm Kiritsuke Deba No HandleHATSUKOKORO Shirasagi Kurochi Aogami #2 150mm Kiritsuke Deba No Handle Tokushu Knife.
HATSUKOKORO Shirasagi Kurochi Aogami #2 150mm Kiritsuke Deba No Handle Sale price$219.00 USD Regular price$229.00 USD
Sold outTakeshi Saji SG2 Tsuchime 210mm Gyuto with Chinese Quince Wood Handle Tokushu Knife.Takeshi Saji SG2 Tsuchime 210mm Gyuto with Chinese Quince Wood Handle Tokushu Knife.
Sold outYu Kurosaki Senko Ei SG2 Gyuto 210mmYu Kurosaki Senko Ei SG2 Gyuto 210mm
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Sakai Takayuki Sanpou Gyuto 210mmSakai Takayuki Sanpou White #2 Gyuto 210mm
Sold outNAKAGAWA HAMONO Silver #3 Kasumi / Migaki Kiritsuke Gyuto 210mm No Handle - Tokushu KnifeNAKAGAWA HAMONO Silver #3 Kasumi / Migaki Kiritsuke Gyuto 210mm No Handle - Tokushu Knife
Sold outSave $60.00Nigara Aogami Super Migaki Tsuchime Kiritsuke Sujihiki 255mmNigara Aogami Super Migaki Tsuchime Kiritsuke Sujihiki 255mm
Nigara Aogami Super Migaki Tsuchime Kiritsuke Sujihiki 255mm Sale price$269.00 USD Regular price$329.00 USD
Sold outMasakage Shimo — White #2 Damascus BunkaMasakage Shimo — White #2 Damascus Bunka
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Satoshi Nakagawa white #3 Honyaki 300mm Kiritsuke Yanagiba with Ebony White HandleSatoshi Nakagawa white #3 Honyaki 300mm Kiritsuke Yanagiba with Ebony White Handle
Nigara SG STRIX Bunka No Handle angled blade viewNigara SG STRIX Bunka Choil Shot
Nigara SG-STRIX Bunka No Handle Sale price$369.00 USD
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Sold outSakai Takayuki Sanpou White #2 Sujihiki 240mmSakai Takayuki Sanpou White #2 Sujihiki 240mm
Save $200.00Satoshi Nakagawa White #3 Abura Honyaki 270mm Yanigiba Mirror Finish No Handle
Yoshikane SKD Gyuto 240mm, opposite side of the blade without handle.Yoshikane SKD Gyuto 240mm, blade side view without handle.
Tokushu Rosewood White #2 Sujihiki 270mm angled blade viewTokushu Rosewood White #2 Sujihiki 270mm handle close-up
Tokushu Knife Rosewood Series White #2 Bunka 165mm, close-up showing rustic cladding, tapered spine, and octagonal rosewood handle.Tokushu Knife Rosewood Series White #2 Bunka 165mm choil shot
Masakage Shimo White #2 Damascus Gyuto 210 mm, right side profile highlighting blade geometry.Masakage Shimo White #2 Damascus Gyuto 210 mm, left side profile showing flowing Damascus pattern.
Sold outMasuda Yoshihide Blue #1 Damascus Gyuto 190 mm, primary face highlighting swirling Damascus pattern.Masuda Yoshihide Blue #1 Damascus Gyuto 190 mm choil shot.
Save $40.00Suncraft Senzo SG2 Professional Gyuto 210mmSuncraft Senzo SG2 Professional Gyuto 210mm
Suncraft Senzo SG2 Professional Gyuto 210mm Sale price$229.00 USD Regular price$269.00 USD
Save $35.00Suncraft Senzo Clad Gyuto 240 mm knife side viewSuncraft Senzo Clad Gyuto 240 mm knife Choil Shot
Suncraft Senzo Clad Gyuto Knife 240mm Sale price$135.00 USD Regular price$170.00 USD
Suncraft Senzo Clad Gyuto 210 mm side viewSuncraft Senzo Clad Gyuto 210 mm Choil Shot
Masakage Shimo White #2 Damascus Petty 150 mm, detailed viewMasakage Shimo White #2 Petty 150 mm choil shot

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.