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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 SG-STRIX Gyuto SG2 210 mm, close-up of the Damascus ‘Strix’ pattern near the tip (no handle).Nigara SG-STRIX Gyuto SG2 210 mm, detailed shot of layered Damascus along the edge and belly (no handle).
Sold outYoshikane SKD Nashiji Kiritsuke Gyuto 240mm blade profileYoshikane SKD Kiritsuke Nashiji choil shot
Masakage Koishi Aogami Super Petty 150 mm, full knife view showing hammered kurouchi claddingMasakage Koishi Petty 150 mm, choil shot
Masakage Koishi Aogami Super Ko Bunka 130 mm, right‑side profile with hammered kurouchi finish and k‑tip geometry.Masakage Koishi Aogami Super Ko Bunka 130 mm, left‑side profile highlighting tsuchime pattern and engraved kanji.
NAKAGAWA HAMONO Silver #3 Kasumi Sujihiki 270mm No HandleNAKAGAWA HAMONO Silver #3 Kasumi Sujihiki 270mm No Handle
NAKAGAWA HAMONO Silver #3 Kasumi Sujihiki 240mm No Handle - Tokushu KnifeNAKAGAWA HAMONO Silver #3 Kasumi Sujihiki 240mm No Handle - Tokushu Knife
Yu Kurosaki Senko Ei SG2 Gyuto 270mmYu Kurosaki Senko Ei SG2 Gyuto 270mm
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Sakai Takayuki Tokujou "Special" 210mm Yanigiba Tokushu Knife.Sakai Takayuki Tokujou "Special" 210mm Yanigiba Tokushu Knife.
Sold outSakai Takayuki Tokujou "Special" 150mm Deba Tokushu Knife.Sakai Takayuki Tokujou "Special" 150mm Deba Tokushu Knife.
Sold outKyohei Shindo Blue #2 Kurouchi 165mm Bunka No Handle Tokushu Knife.Kyohei Shindo Blue #2 Kurouchi 165mm Bunka No Handle Tokushu Knife.
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.
Sold outKyohei Shindo Warikomi Blue #2 Kurouchi 165mm Funayuki with Keyaki Wa Handle and Plastic Ferrule Tokushu Knife.Kyohei Shindo Warikomi Blue #2 Kurouchi 165mm Funayuki with Keyaki Wa Handle and Plastic Ferrule Tokushu Knife.
Sold outKyohei Shindo Warikomi Blue #2 Kurouchi 170mm Nakiri with Keyaki Wa Handle and Plastic Ferrule Tokushu Knife.Kyohei Shindo Warikomi Blue #2 Kurouchi 170mm Nakiri with Keyaki Wa Handle and Plastic Ferrule Tokushu Knife.
Sold outSave $34.00Tokushu Rosewood Series 165mm White #2 Kurouchi Japanese Santoku Knife Tokushu Knife.Tokushu Rosewood Series 165mm White #2 Kurouchi Japanese Santoku Knife Tokushu Knife.
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Sold outKyohei Shindo Warikomi Blue #2 Kurouchi 170mm Nakiri BLADE ONLY Tokushu Knife.Kyohei Shindo Warikomi Blue #2 Kurouchi 170mm Nakiri BLADE ONLY Tokushu Knife.
Sold outMoritaka Knives Blue #2 Honesuki 150mmMoritaka Knives Blue #2 Honesuki 150mm
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Sold outSave $70.00Tokushu Knife Tsuchime SLD Gyuto 210mmTokushu Knife Tsuchime SLD Gyuto 210mm Tokushu Knife.
Tokushu Knife Tsuchime SLD Gyuto 210mm Sale price$199.00 USD Regular price$269.00 USD
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Sold outTsunehisa Aogami Super Kurouchi Tsuchime Gyuto 210mm Tokushu Knife.Tsunehisa Aogami Super Kurouchi Tsuchime Gyuto 210mm Tokushu Knife.
Sold outTokushu Knife Tsuchime SLD 165mm NakiriTokushu Knife Tsuchime SLD 165mm Nakiri - Walnut Wa Handle Handmade in Japan - Tokushu Knife
Sold outTsunehisa AS Kurochi Tsuchime 135mm Petty Morado Wa HandleTsunehisa AS Kurochi Tsuchime 135mm Petty Morado Wa Handle Tokushu Knife.
Sold outSave $30.00Tokushu Knife Rosewood Series White #2 Kurouchi 135mm Japanese Petty Knife Tokushu Knife.Tokushu Knife Rosewood Series White #2 Kurouchi 135mm Japanese Petty Knife Tokushu Knife.
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Sold outSave $70.00Teruyasu Fujiwara Maboroshi Stainless Clad White #1 180mm Santoku / Bunka  with Octogonal Ho and Buffalo Horn Wa Handle Tokushu Knife.Teruyasu Fujiwara Maboroshi Stainless Clad White #1 180mm Santoku / Bunka  with Octogonal Ho and Buffalo Horn Wa Handle Tokushu Knife.
Sold outKyohei Shindo Warikomi Blue #2 Kurouchi 165mm Santoku with Keyaki Wa Handle and Plastic Ferrule Tokushu Knife.Kyohei Shindo Warikomi Blue #2 Kurouchi 165mm Santoku with Keyaki Wa Handle and Plastic Ferrule Tokushu Knife.
Sold outTsunehisa Stainless Clad Aogami Super Kurouchi Tsuchime 240mm Gyuto with Morado Wa Handle Tokushu Knife.Tsunehisa Stainless Clad Aogami Super Kurouchi Tsuchime 240mm Gyuto with Morado Wa Handle Tokushu Knife.
Save $30.00Moritaka Knives Aogami Super Kiritsuke 240mmMoritaka Hamono Aogami Super Kurouchi 240mm Kiritsuke with Octogonal Walnut Wa Handle Tokushu Knife.
Moritaka Knives Aogami Super Kiritsuke 240mm Sale price$269.00 USD Regular price$299.00 USD
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Sold outKyohei Shindo Warikomi Blue #2 Kurouchi 165mm Bunka with Keyaki Handle - Tokushu KnifeKyohei Shindo Warikomi Blue #2 Kurouchi 165mm Bunka with Keyaki Handle - Tokushu Knife
Sold outTsunehisa Aogami Super Kurouchi Tsuchime Petty 150mm Tokushu Knife.Tsunehisa Aogami Super Kurouchi Tsuchime Petty 150mm Tokushu Knife.
Sold outSave $99.00Hatsukokoro  ZDP-189 240mm GyutoHatsukokoro  ZDP-189 240mm Gyuto
Hatsukokoro ZDP-189 240mm Gyuto Sale price$299.00 USD Regular price$398.00 USD
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Save $70.00Moritaka Knives Aogami Super Chinese Cleaver 220mmMoritaka Knives Aogami Super Chinese Cleaver 220mm
Moritaka Knives Aogami Super Chinese Cleaver 220mm Sale price$429.00 USD Regular price$499.00 USD
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Sold outMoritaka Knives Blue #2 Nakiri 170mmMoritaka Knives Blue #2 Nakiri 170mm
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Sold outMoritaka Knives Aogami Super Tall Nakiri 180mmMoritaka Knives Aogami Super Tall Nakiri 180mm
Sold outSakai Takayuki Itsuo Doi Guren Aogami #2 150mm Petty With Burnt Oak Wa Handle Tokushu Knife.Sakai Takayuki Itsuo Doi Guren Aogami #2 150mm Petty With Burnt Oak Wa Handle Tokushu Knife.
Sold outSave $60.00Tsunehisa Stainless Clad Aogami Super Kurouchi Tsuchime 180mm Gyuto with Morado Wa Handle Tokushu Knife.Tsunehisa Stainless Clad Aogami Super Kurouchi Tsuchime 180mm Gyuto with Morado Wa Handle Tokushu Knife.
Tsunehisa Stainless Clad Aogami Super Kurouchi Tsuchime 180mm Gyuto Sale price$139.00 USD Regular price$199.00 USD
Hatsukokoro Kumokage Blue #2 Bunka 180 mm, reverse‑tanto tip profile showing cloudy damascus pattern.Hatsukokoro Kumokage Blue#2 180mm Bunka Tokushu Knife.
Sold outSave $8.00Kyohei Shindo Warikomi Blue #2 Kurouchi 165mm Santoku BLADE ONLY Tokushu Knife.Kyohei Shindo Warikomi Blue #2 Kurouchi 165mm Santoku BLADE ONLY Tokushu Knife.
Kyohei Shindo Warikomi Blue #2 Kurouchi 165mm Santoku BLADE ONLY Sale price$79.00 USD Regular price$87.00 USD
Sold outSave $20.00Tsunehisa AS Tsuchime Gyuto 210mm No Handle Tokushu Knife.Tsunehisa AS Tsuchime Gyuto 210mm No Handle Tokushu Knife.
Tsunehisa AS Tsuchime Gyuto 210mm No Handle Sale price$149.00 USD Regular price$169.00 USD
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Sold outSave $20.00Yu Kurosaki Senko Sg2 Ei 150mm Petty Walnut Handle - Tokushu KnifeYu Kurosaki Senko Sg2 Ei 150mm Petty Walnut Handle - Tokushu Knife
Yu Kurosaki Senko Ei — SG2 Petty 150 mm Sale price$229.00 USD Regular price$249.00 USD
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Sold outTeruyasu Fujiwara Maboroshi Stainless Clad White #1 150mm Petty with Octogonal Wa Handle Tokushu Knife.Teruyasu Fujiwara Maboroshi Stainless Clad White #1 150mm Petty with Octogonal Wa Handle Tokushu Knife.
Sold outSave $30.00Yu Kurosaki Senko Ei Sg2 Ei Nakiri 165mm - Tokushu KnifeYu Kurosaki Senko Ei Sg2 Ei Nakiri 165mm - Tokushu Knife
Yu Kurosaki Senko Ei Sg2 Ei Nakiri 165mm Sale price$269.00 USD Regular price$299.00 USD
Sold outSave $100.00NIGARA ANMON Kurozome Damascus SG2 210mm Gyuto Tokushu Knife.NIGARA ANMON Kurozome Damascus SG2 210mm Gyuto Tokushu Knife.
Nigara Hamono Anmon SG2 210mm Gyuto Sale price$399.00 USD Regular price$499.00 USD
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Sold outTeruyasu 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.
Sold outYukihiro Sakai Hinokuni White #1 Kurouchi 240mm Nakiri with Keyaki Wa Handle and Plastic Ferrule Tokushu Knife.Yukihiro Sakai Hinokuni White #1 Kurouchi 240mm Nakiri with Keyaki Wa Handle and Plastic Ferrule Tokushu Knife.
Moritaka Hamono 210mm Kiritsuke with walnut handle.Moritaka 210mm Kiritsuke upside-down showing kanji
Sold outSave $109.00Yu Kurosaki Gekko VG-XEOS BunkaYu Kurosaki Gekko VG-XEOS Bunka
Yu Kurosaki Gekko VG-XEOS Bunka Sale price$239.00 USD Regular price$348.00 USD
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Sold outCustom Wa Handle- Wedge Truquoise and Maple for 180mm - 240mm Blades - Tokushu Knife
Sold outTokushu Knife SLD 165mm Hiraki Petty - Walnut Wa Handle Handmade in Japan - Tokushu KnifeTokushu Knife SLD 165mm Hiraki Petty - Walnut Wa Handle Handmade in Japan - Tokushu Knife
Sold outYu Kurosaki AS Fujin 240mm Sujihiki No Handle - Tokushu KnifeYu Kurosaki AS Fujin 240mm Sujihiki No Handle - Tokushu Knife
Moritaka Knives Blue #2 Tall Nakiri 180mmMoritaka Knives Blue #2 Tall Nakiri 180mm
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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 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.