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Wenge & Black Buffalo Horn Wa Handle

$68.00

Bold, dark wenge with a black buffalo horn ferrule — striking grain and serious density.

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Specifications

Wood TypeWenge
FerruleBlack Buffalo Horn
ShapeOctagonal

The Wood

Wenge is bold and architectural — deep espresso-brown streaked with near-black veins and a coarse, open grain that gives it a raw, textured quality unlike any other wood. Originally used in African furniture and flooring, it brings a striking modern aesthetic to traditional wa handle shapes. Its density and hardness make it exceptionally durable, and it develops a warm chocolate patina over time.

Wenge is bold and architectural — deep espresso-brown streaked with near-black veins and a coarse, open grain that gives it a raw, textured quality unlike any other wood. Its density and hardness make it exceptionally durable, and it develops a warm chocolate patina over time. Originally used in African furniture and flooring, it brings a striking modern aesthetic to the traditional wa handle form.

Paired with a matching black buffalo horn ferrule, this is a handle for cooks who want something with presence — dark, substantial, and built to last.

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

Wood Type

Wenge
Ferrule

Black Buffalo Horn
Shape

Octagonal

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Product specifications

Wood
Wenge
Ferrule
Black Buffalo Horn
Shape
Octagonal
SKU
WH-WG-BH
Availability
In stock

About this wood — Wenge

Wenge is instantly recognizable — very dark brown with pronounced black grain lines. Stiff, hard, and splinters famously if worked aggressively; once finished, it's one of the most striking woods on a handle.

Species
Millettia laurentii
Origin
Central Africa
Density
0.87 g/cc

Why this pairing works

Wenge with black horn doubles down on darkness — the horn reads as continuous with wenge's near-black grain lines, so the whole handle looks like one material until you get close. A stealthy, modern pairing.

Care

Wipe dry; light food-safe oil once a year.

Fit notes

Use this Octagonal handle as a fit-first choice: confirm blade length, tang size, and current balance before ordering. Wenge 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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