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Zebrawood & Black Buffalo Horn Wa Handle

$55.00

Bold zebrawood stripes paired with a black buffalo horn ferrule — a handle that commands attention.

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Specifications

Wood TypeZebrawood
FerruleBlack Buffalo Horn
ShapeOctagonal

The Wood

Zebrawood earns its name with unmistakable bold stripes — pale straw-yellow ground marked by dark brown to near-black streaks. The grain is often interlocked, creating a subtle three-dimensional shimmer under light. It is a conversation piece in hand and on the counter. Medium in density with a slightly coarse but even texture, it carves and finishes cleanly.

Zebrawood earns its name with unmistakable bold stripes — pale straw-yellow ground marked by dark brown to near-black streaks. The grain is often interlocked, creating a subtle three-dimensional shimmer under light. It is a conversation piece in hand and on the counter.

The contrast between zebrawood’s natural patterning and the dark buffalo horn ferrule is visually arresting. Each piece is hand-selected to ensure the striping is vivid and well-distributed across the handle body.

Details: Octagonal profile · Zebrawood body · Black buffalo horn ferrule · Fits standard wa tang · Available in ho wood or custom sizing on request

Wood Type

Zebrawood

Ferrule

Black Buffalo Horn

Shape

Octagonal

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Product specifications

Wood
Zebrawood
Ferrule
Black Buffalo Horn
Shape
Octagonal
SKU
WH-ZW-BH
Availability
In stock

About this wood — Zebrawood

Zebrawood earns its name: a light golden-brown background crossed by sharp dark stripes. Dense enough for daily use, visually unmistakable — the striping is most dramatic on quarter-sawn faces.

Species
Microberlinia brazzavillensis
Origin
West Africa
Density
0.80 g/cc

Why this pairing works

Zebrawood's striping paired with a flat black ferrule gives the handle a graphic, almost illustrative feel. The horn anchors the busy grain pattern at the bolster so the eye settles on the blade.

Care

Wipe dry; re-oil every 6 months with food-safe mineral oil.

Fit notes

Use this Octagonal handle as a fit-first choice: confirm blade length, tang size, and current balance before ordering. Zebrawood changes the feel in the hand, while Black Buffalo Horn sets the visual transition at the blade side.

Maintenance notes

Wipe the handle dry after washing, avoid soaking or dishwasher heat, and check the ferrule joint if you notice movement, swelling, gaps, or odor. Refresh dry wood lightly with food-safe oil only when the surface looks thirsty.

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