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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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Sold outMasakage Shimo 240mm Gyuto Tokushu Knife.Masakage Shimo — Gyuto 240 mm
Masakage Shimo — Gyuto 240 mm Sale price$329.00 USD
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Sold outSakai Takayuki AS Kurouchi Kengata Bunka 160mm Tokushu Knife.Sakai Takayuki AS Kurouchi Kengata Bunka 160mm Tokushu Knife.
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YOSHIKANE HAMONO SKD Nashiji Kiritsuke Gyuto 210mm (no handle) Sale price$349.00 USD Regular price$449.00 USD
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Sold outSakai Takayuki Stainless Clad Aogami Super Kurouchi Tsuchime 210mm Gyuto with Japanese Zelkova and Mahogany Wa Handle Tokushu Knife.Sakai Takayuki Stainless Clad Aogami Super Kurouchi Tsuchime 210mm Gyuto with Japanese Zelkova and Mahogany Wa Handle Tokushu Knife.
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Sold outSakai Takayuki Itsuo Doi Guren Aogami #2 225mm Gyuto With Burnt Oak Wa Handle Tokushu Knife.Sakai Takayuki Itsuo Doi Guren Aogami #2 225mm Gyuto With Burnt Oak Wa Handle Tokushu Knife.
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NIGARA HAMONO SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Gyuto 240mm Rosewood Handle Sale priceFrom $299.00 USD Regular price$399.00 USD
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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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Sakai Takayuki Kurouchi Tsuchime Aogami Super Series Gyuto 240mm Sale price$229.00 USD Regular price$299.00 USD
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Sold outMasakage Koishi Stainless Clad Aogami Super Kurouchi Tsuchime 150mm Petty Blade Only Tokushu Knife.Masakage Koishi Stainless Clad Aogami Super Kurouchi Tsuchime 150mm Petty Blade Only Tokushu Knife.
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Moritaka Knives Aogami Super Sujihiki 270mm Sale price$269.00 USD Regular price$299.00 USD
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Sold outSave $50.00Naohito Myojin Cobalt Special Bunka 180mm No Handle - Tokushu KnifeNaohito Myojin Cobalt Special Bunka 180mm No Handle - Tokushu Knife
Naohito Myojin Cobalt Special Bunka 180mm No Handle Sale price$249.00 USD Regular price$299.00 USD
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Sold outSave $56.00Nigara Anmon Damascus 180mm SG2 Santoku 170mm No HandleNigara Kurozome Damascus 180mm SG2 Santoku No Handle Tokushu Knife.
Nigara Anmon Damascus 180mm SG2 Santoku 170mm No Handle Sale price$399.00 USD Regular price$455.00 USD
Sold outNAKAGAWA HAMONO Silver #3 Kasumi / Migaki 240mm Gyuto No Handle Tokushu Knife.NAKAGAWA HAMONO Silver #3 Kasumi / Migaki 240mm Gyuto No Handle Tokushu Knife.
Sold outYukihiro Sakai Hinokuni White #1 210mm Gyuto Tokushu Knife.
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Sold outTakeshi Saji VG10 Rainbow 180mm Gyuto Blade Only Tokushu Knife.Takeshi Saji VG10 Rainbow 180mm Gyuto Blade Only Tokushu Knife.
Sold outYu Kurosaki 150mm RajinSG2 / R2 Petty Tokushu Knife.Yu Kurosaki 150mm RajinSG2 / R2 Petty Tokushu Knife.
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Sold outSave $30.00Tsunehisa SRS13 PM Super Steel 210mm Wa Gyuto Tokushu Knife.Tsunehisa SRS13 PM Super Steel 210mm Wa Gyuto Tokushu Knife.
Tsunehisa SRS13 PM Super Steel 210mm Wa Gyuto Sale price$219.00 USD Regular price$249.00 USD
Sold outTsunehisa Stainless Clad Aogami Super Kurouchi Tsuchime 240mm Sujihiki Slicer with Wa Circle Rosewood and White Handle Tokushu Knife.Tsunehisa Stainless Clad Aogami Super Kurouchi Tsuchime 240mm Sujihiki Slicer with Wa Circle Rosewood and White Handle Tokushu Knife.
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Sold outTakeshi Saji Aogami #2 Rainbow Damascus 130mm Petty No Handle Tokushu Knife.Takeshi Saji Aogami #2 Rainbow Damascus 130mm Petty No Handle Tokushu Knife.
Sold outShigeki Tanaka VG10 Damascus 240mm Gyuto with Wa Handle Tokushu Knife.Shigeki Tanaka VG10 Damascus 240mm Gyuto with Wa Handle Tokushu Knife.
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Sold outNigara Hamono SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Sakimaru Sujihiki Slicer 300mm No Handle - Tokushu KnifeNigara Hamono SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Sakimaru Sujihiki Slicer 300mm No Handle - Tokushu Knife
Sold outSave $100.00Nigara Hamono Anmon Damascus SG2 300mm Sakimaru Sujihiki No Handle Tokushu Knife.Nigara Hamono Anmon Damascus SG2 300mm Sakimaru Sujihiki No Handle - Tokushu Knife
Nigara Hamono Anmon Damascus SG2 300mm Sakimaru Sujihiki No Handle Sale price$699.00 USD Regular price$799.00 USD
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Sold outSave $100.00Takeshi Saji Blue #2 240mm Rainbow GyutoTakeshi Saji Blue #2 240mm Rainbow Gyuto
Takeshi Saji Blue #2 240mm Rainbow Gyuto Sale price$399.00 USD Regular price$499.00 USD
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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.