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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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Yu Kurosaki Shizuku SG2 Gyuto 210 mm Custom with Prisma Knife Mountain Spring Handle, angled full-profile product photo showing the hammered Shizuku blade and custom Prisma Knife Mountain Spring handle.Yu Kurosaki Shizuku SG2 Gyuto 210 mm with Prisma Peachy Dream Handle, alternate angled product photo highlighting the SG2 blade finish and warm burl-style Prisma Peachy Dream handle.
Yu Kurosaki Shizuku SG2 Gyuto 210mm Sale priceFrom $369.00 USD
Save $34.00Tokushu Knife Rosewood Series White #2 Kurouchi 165 mm Japanese nakiri knife, angled front view showing kurouchi finish and rosewood wa handle.Tokushu Knife Rosewood Series White #2 Kurouchi 165 mm Japanese nakiri knife, angled reverse view with kurouchi blade finish and rosewood wa handle.
Tokushu Knife Rosewood Series White #2 Kurouchi 165mm Japanese Nakiri Knife Sale price$135.00 USD Regular price$169.00 USD
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Save $114.00Nigara Anmon SG2 Petty 150 mm with carbon fiber and gold fleck handle, alternate angled view highlighting the damascus blade pattern.Nigara Anmon SG2 Petty 150 mm with carbon fiber and gold fleck handle, spine view showing the thin edge profile.
Nigara Anmon SG2 Petty 150mm with Carbon Fiber and Gold Fleck Handle Sale price$385.00 USD Regular price$499.00 USD
Save $50.00Tokushu Knife Tsuchime SLD Gyuto 210 mm, angled reverse-side view with octagonal wood wa handle and subtle hammered blade texture.Tokushu Knife Tsuchime SLD Gyuto 210 mm, spine view emphasizing the thin grind and tapered blade geometry.
Tokushu Knife Tsuchime SLD Gyuto 210mm Sale price$219.00 USD Regular price$269.00 USD
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Yu Kurosaki Shizuku SG2 Gyuto 240 mm with ebony and black horn handle, angled full knife view showing hammered shizuku texture and polished blade.Yu Kurosaki Shizuku SG2 Gyuto 240 mm, angled product view highlighting the Shizuku hammered finish and pointed gyuto profile.
Yu Kurosaki Shizuku SG2 Gyuto 240mm with Rosewood Octagon Handle Sale price$395.00 USD
Tokushu Knife Rosewood Series White #2 Kurouchi 135 mm Japanese petty knife, angled front view showing kurouchi finish and rosewood wa handle.Tokushu Knife Rosewood Series White #2 Kurouchi 135 mm Japanese petty knife, angled reverse view with kurouchi blade finish and rosewood wa handle.
Tokushu Knife Rosewood Series White #2 Kurouchi 135mm Japanese Petty Knife Sale price$125.00 USD
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Nigara SG-STRIX Gyuto 240mm angled blade viewNigara SG-STRIX Gyuto 240mm spine thickness close-up
Nigara SG-STRIX Gyuto 240mm No Handle Sale price$399.00 USD
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Save $84.00Nigara VG-XEOS Tsuchime Gyuto 210 mm with carbon fiber handle, close-up view highlighting hammered tsuchime finish and blade geometry. Right side showing kanji.Nigara VG-XEOS Tsuchime Gyuto 210 mm with carbon fiber handle, close-up view highlighting hammered tsuchime finish and blade geometry. Choil shot.
Nigara VG-XEOS Tsuchime Gyuto 210mm Sale price$345.00 USD Regular price$429.00 USD
Save $70.00Hatsukokoro Kumokage Blue #2 Kurouchi Damascus Gyuto 210 mm, showing layered Damascus finish and rustic kurouchi cladding.Hatsukokoro Kumokage Blue#2 210mm Gyuto No Handle Tokushu Knife.
Hatsukokoro Kumokage Blue #2 210mm Gyuto Sale price$199.00 USD Regular price$269.00 USD
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Tokushu Knife Tsuchime SLD Nakiri, angled front view highlighting the tall rectangular vegetable knife profile and wood wa handle.Tokushu Knife Tsuchime SLD Nakiri, spine view emphasizing the thin grind, tapered blade geometry, and octagonal wood wa handle.
Tokushu Knife Tsuchime SLD 165mm Nakiri Sale price$175.00 USD
Save $50.00Hatsukokoro Kumokage Blue #2 Gyuto 240 mm with mono ebony handle, angled full-knife product view on a grey background.Hatsukokoro Kumokage Blue #2 Gyuto 240 mm with mono ebony handle, choil view showing thin blade grind and edge geometry.
Hatsukokoro Kumokage Blue #2 240mm Gyuto Sale price$219.00 USD Regular price$269.00 USD
Dao Vua V3 52100 Carbon Steel 300mm SakimaruDAO VUA V3 52100 Carbon Steel Kurouchi Sakimaru 300mm Tokushu Knife.
Dao Vua V3 52100 Sakimaru Slicer 300mm Sale price$89.95 USD
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Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Sujihiki 255 mm with hybrid western handle, angled reverse view showing blade profile and handle detail.Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Sujihiki 255 mm with hybrid western handle, choil view showing the thin blade geometry.
Nigara Hamono SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Kiritsuke Sujihiki Slicer 255mm with Custom Hybrid Western Handle Sale price$499.00 USD
Tsunehisa Aogami Super Kurouchi Tsuchime Gyuto 240 mm Japanese chef knife right side with kanji.Tsunehisa Aogami Super Kurouchi Tsuchime Gyuto 240 mm Japanese chef knife choil shot.
Tsunehisa Aogami Super Kurouchi Tsuchime Gyuto 240mm Sale price$229.00 USD
Save $84.00Hado SLD Kiritsuke Gyuto 200 mm, right-side view highlighting clad line and wa handle.Hado SLD Kiritsuke Gyuto 200 mm choil shot.
Hado SLD Kiritsuke Gyuto 200mm Sale price$385.00 USD Regular price$469.00 USD
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Save $10.00Tokushu Knife Tsuchime SLD 135 mm Petty, angled reverse-side view with engraved kanji, subtle tsuchime texture, and clean edge line.Tokushu Knife Tsuchime SLD 135 mm Petty, spine view emphasizing the thin grind, tapered blade geometry, and octagonal wood wa handle.
Tokushu Knife Tsuchime SLD 135mm Petty Sale price$159.00 USD Regular price$169.00 USD
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Save $30.00Yu Kurosaki Senko Ei SG2 Bunka 170 mm, left-side blade view with hammered pattern and pointed tip.Yu Kurosaki Senko Ei SG2 Bunka 170 mm, left-side blade view highlighting the etched cladding line.
Yu Kurosaki Senko Ei SG2 Bunka Sale price$269.00 USD Regular price$299.00 USD
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Tokushu Knife Rosewood Series White #2 Kurouchi 210 mm Japanese gyuto knife, angled reverse view with kurouchi blade finish and rosewood wa handle.Tokushu Knife Rosewood Series White #2 Kurouchi 210 mm Japanese gyuto knife, choil view highlighting blade thickness and grind.
Tokushu Knife Rosewood Series White #2 Kurouchi 210mm Japanese Gyuto Knife Sale price$169.00 USD
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Tokushu Knife Shattered Carbon Wa Handle for 210mm and longer knives on white background.Tokushu Knife Shattered Carbon Knife Custom Wa Handle for 210mm + Tokushu Knife.
Tokushu Knife Shattered Carbon Custom Wa Handle for 210mm + Sale price$69.00 USD
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Tokushu Knife Shattered Carbon Custom Wa Handle Medium for 150mm - 205mmTokushu Knife Shattered Carbon Knife Custom Wa Handle Medium for 150mm - 195mm - Tokushu Knife
Tokushu Knife Shattered Carbon Custom Wa Handle Medium for 150mm - 205mm Sale price$69.00 USD
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Tokushu Knife Rosewood Wa Handle with Ebony Ferrule Tokushu Knife.Tokushu Knife Rosewood Wa Handle with Ebony Ferrule Tokushu Knife.
Tokushu Knife Rosewood Wa Handle with Ebony Ferrule Sale priceFrom $29.00 USD
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Save $64.00Nigara Aogami Super Tsuchime Migaki Santoku 165mm, detailed product photo.Nigara Aogami Super Tsuchime Migaki Santoku 165mm, detailed product photo choil shot.
Nigara Aogami Super Tsuchime Migaki Santoku Sale price$235.00 USD Regular price$299.00 USD
Tokushu Knife Rosewood Gyuto 240mmTokushu Knife Rosewood Choil Shot
Tokushu Knife Rosewood Series White #2 Kurouchi 240mm Japanese Gyuto Knife Sale price$199.00 USD
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Tokushu Knife Shattered Carbon Knife Custom Wa Handle Small for 80mm - 150mm - Tokushu Knife
Tokushu Knife Shattered Carbon Custom Wa Handle Small for 80mm - 150mm Sale price$69.00 USD
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Save $64.00Tokushu Knife Tsuchime SLD Gyuto 240 mm, angled front view highlighting the long gyuto profile, pointed tip, and wood wa handle.Tokushu Knife Tsuchime SLD Gyuto 240 mm, spine view emphasizing the thin grind, tapered blade geometry, and octagonal wood wa handle.
Tokushu Knife Tsuchime SLD 240mm Gyuto Sale price$235.00 USD Regular price$299.00 USD
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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.
Dao Vua V3 52100 Carbon Steel 240mm Kiritsuke Sale price$89.95 USD
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Tokushu Knife Tsuchime SLD 105 mm Tall Petty Ajikiri, angled view highlighting the compact tall petty shape and octagonal wood handle.Tokushu Knife Tsuchime SLD 105 mm Tall Petty Ajikiri, spine view emphasizing the thin blade geometry and tapered grind.
Tokushu Knife Tsuchime SLD 105mm Tall Petty / Ajikiri Sale price$159.00 USD
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Masakage Shimo White #2 Damascus Petty 150 mm, detailed viewMasakage Shimo White #2 Petty 150 mm choil shot
Masakage Shimo White #2 Damascus Petty 150 mm Sale price$245.00 USD
Nigara VG-XEOS Tsuchime Santoku 165 mm Japanese kitchen knife, detailed product view. Right side of knife showing logo.Nigara VG-XEOS Tsuchime Santoku 165 mm Japanese kitchen knife, detailed choil shot.
Nigara VG-XEOS Tsuchime Santoku Sale priceFrom $299.00 USD
Tokushu Knife Shattered Carbon Gold Wa Handle for 210mm +
Tokushu Knife Shattered Carbon Gold Wa Handle for 90mm - 150mm Sale price$69.00 USD
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Yu Kurosaki Gekko VG-XEOS Gyuto 270mm No Handle - Tokushu KnifeYu Kurosaki Gekko VG-XEOS Gyuto 270mm No Handle - Tokushu Knife
Yu Kurosaki Gekko VG-XEOS Gyuto 270mm No Handle Sale price$369.00 USD
Hatsukokoro Ginga ATS-34 Nickel Damascus Bunka 170 mm with Sanjo walnut handle and maple stripe, angled view showing the blade pattern and handle.Hatsukokoro Ginga ATS-34 Nickel Damascus Bunka 170 mm with Sanjo walnut handle and maple stripe, angled reverse-side view.
Hatsukokoro Ginga ATS-34 Nickle Damascus Bunka 170mm Sale price$329.00 USD
Teruyasu Fujiwara Maboroshi Stainless Clad White #1 Tsuchime 195mm Gyuto with Octagonal Ho and Buffalo Horn Wa Handle Tokushu Knife.Teruyasu Fujiwara Maboroshi Stainless Clad White #1 Tsuchime 195mm Gyuto with Octagonal Ho and Buffalo Horn Wa Handle Tokushu Knife.
Teruyasu Fujiwara Maboroshi Stainless Clad White #1 Tsuchime 195mm Gyuto with Octagonal Ho and Buffalo Horn Wa Handle Sale price$399.00 USD
Yu Kurosaki Senko Ei SG2 Petty 120mmYu Kurosaki Senko Ei SG2 Petty 120mm
Yu Kurosaki Senko Ei SG2 Petty 130mm Sale price$229.00 USD
Tokushu Knife Tsuchime SLD 165 mm Hiraki Petty, angled front view highlighting the narrow pointed blade and octagonal wood wa handle.Tokushu Knife Tsuchime SLD 165 mm Hiraki Petty, spine view emphasizing the thin grind, tapered blade geometry, and octagonal wa handle.
Tokushu Knife SLD 165mm Hiraki Petty - Walnut Wa Handle Handmade in Japan Sale price$159.00 USD
Tokushu Knife Shattered Carbon Gold Wa Handle for 210mm +
Tokushu Knife Shattered Carbon Gold Wa Handle for 155mm - 205mm Sale price$69.00 USD
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Angled view of the Nigara SG-STRIX Ko Santoku 150 mm highlighting the polished edge, tsuchime hammered finish, Damascus pattern and custom carbon fiber wa handle.Nigara SG-STRIX Ko Santoku 150 mm chef knife with custom carbon fiber and gold fleck wa handle, full profile showing the hammered Damascus blade and elegant Japanese craftsmanship.
Nigara SG-STRIX Ko - Santoku 150mm with Carbon Fiber and Gold Fleck Handle Sale price$369.00 USD
Hatsukokoro Ginga ATS-34 Nickel Damascus Gyuto 210 mm with Sanjo walnut handle and maple stripe, angled view highlighting the Damascus pattern and wa handle.Hatsukokoro Ginga ATS-34 Nickel Damascus Gyuto 210 mm with Sanjo walnut handle and maple stripe, close-up choil shot showing blade geometry and spine taper.
Hatsukokoro Ginga ATS-34 Nickle Damascus Gyuto 210mm Sale price$369.00 USD
Tokushu Knife Shattered Carbon Gold Wa Handle for 210mm +
Tokushu Knife Shattered Carbon Gold Wa Handle for 210mm + Sale price$69.00 USD
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Save $70.00Hinokuni Aogami Super Kurouchi Gyuto 210 mm, three‑quarter view showing the kurouchi finish and light wa‑handle with black ferrule.Hinokuni Aogami Super Kurouchi Gyuto 210 mm, choil shot showing the thin grind at the heel.
Hinokuni Aogami Super Kurouchi Gyuto 210mm Sale price$199.00 USD Regular price$269.00 USD
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Nigara Hamono SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Sakimaru Sujihiki 270 mm, right-side profile showing kurouchi finish and hammered tsuchime pattern with ironwood Western handle.Nigara Hamono SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Sakimaru Sujihiki 270 mm, left-side profile highlighting the polished edge contrast against the dark kurouchi blade and ironwood Western handle.
Nigara Hamono SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Sakimaru Sujihiki Slicer 270mm with Ironwood Western Handle Sale price$569.00 USD
Tsunehisa Aogami Super Tsuchime Kuro Petty 150 mm with morado handle, angled front-side view showing the kurouchi finish, hammered tsuchime texture, and polished core steel edge.Tsunehisa Aogami Super Tsuchime Kuro Petty 150 mm with morado handle, angled reverse-side view highlighting the hammered blade pattern, migaki core line, and slim wa handle.
Tsunehisa Aogami Super Kurouchi Tsuchime Petty 150mm Sale price$139.00 USD
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Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Kiritsuke Sujihiki 255 mm, diagonal product view with kurouchi tsuchime finish and gold-accented wa handle.Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Kiritsuke Sujihiki 255 mm, close-up of hammered kurouchi blade finish and polished cutting edge.
Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Kiritsuke Sujihiki 255mm with Carbon and Gold Wa Handle Sale price$369.00 USD
Save $14.00Tokushu Knife Rosewood Series White #2 Kurouchi 165 mm Japanese santoku knife, angled reverse view with kurouchi blade finish and rosewood wa handle.Tokushu Knife Rosewood Series White #2 Kurouchi 165 mm Japanese santoku knife, choil view highlighting blade thickness and grind.
Tokushu Knife Rosewood Series White #2 Kurouchi 165mm Japanese Santoku Knife Sale price$135.00 USD Regular price$149.00 USD
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Masakage Koishi Honesuki Japanese knife, angled reverse-side product view with pointed triangular profile and octagonal wa handle.Masakage Koishi Honesuki Japanese knife, spine view showing the blade thickness taper toward the tip.
Masakage Koishi Aogami Super Honesuki 150mm Sale price$325.00 USD
Prisma Knife “Ladybug’s Dream” custom wa handle — crystal‑clear sky‑blue resin encapsulating miniature flowers and a red ladybug above olive‑brown wood core, front view, isolated on white.Prisma Knife “Ladybug’s Dream” custom wa handle — crystal‑clear sky‑blue resin encapsulating miniature flowers and a red ladybug above olive‑brown wood core, reverse view, isolated on white.
Prisma Knife Handle - Ladybug's Dream - 142mm for 240mm + Blades Sale price$159.00 USD
Sold outSave $75.00Yoshikane SKD Nashiji Gyuto 210 mm with mono ebony handle, angled front-side view showing nashiji blade finish.Yoshikane SKD Nashiji Gyuto 210 mm with mono ebony handle, angled reverse-side view showing blade profile and kanji.
Yoshikane SKD Nashiji Gyuto 210mm with Mono Ebony Handle Sale price$420.00 USD Regular price$495.00 USD
Sold outSave $30.00Yu Kurosaki Senko SG2 Ei Nakiri 165 mm, three-quarter blade view showing hammered tsuchime cladding, subtle hamon-like cladding line, and octagonal wa handle.Yu Kurosaki Senko SG2 Ei Nakiri 165 mm, reverse side three-quarter view showing hammered tsuchime cladding, subtle hamon-like cladding line, and octagonal wa handle.
Yu Kurosaki Senko Ei Sg2 Ei Nakiri 165mm Sale price$269.00 USD Regular price$299.00 USD

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.

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