Chestnut Wa Handle with Black Ox Horn Ferrule
Chestnut Wa Handle with Black Ox Horn Ferrule
These octagonal Japanese knife handles feature Shou Sugi Ban or Yakisugi, a traditional Japanese technique of burning wood to create a water resistant, durable and strikingly beautiful material.
Location: Sanjo, Niigata, Japan
Construction: Burnt Chestnut Wa Handle with Black Ox Horn Ferrule
Color: Brown/Black
Finish: Finely sanded and polished to a matte buff
Handle shape: Octagonal
Materials: Chestnut, Ox Horn
Sizes: Sm (115mm), Med (130mm), Lg (140mm)
Weight: Sm (22g), Med (32g), Lg (34g)
Tang hole depth: Sm (67mm), Med (85mm), Lg (90mm)
Height at the end: Sm (22mm), Med (26mm), Lg (26mm)
Width at the end: Sm (17mm), Med (20mm), Lg (20mm)
Small sizes are ideal for pettys (<150mm) and some slicers. Medium handles are best suited for knives between 165mm and 240mm, and large handles work best with blades longer than 240mm.
***A Note On 2025 Tarriffs for U.S. and International Customers***
***A Note On 2025 Tarriffs for U.S. and International Customers***
Beginning April 5, 2025, Japanese imports entering the U.S. will be subject to a 10% tariff, increasing prices for domestic customers of District Cutlery.
International customers may face additional customs charges, including local VAT and duties with applicable fees, potentially remitted to regulatory authorities on their behalf to ensure compliance. These tariffs may effect costs until further notice.
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