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Rosewood wa handle with White Buffalo Horn ferrule
Rosewood wa handle with White Buffalo Horn ferrule
Warm reddish-brown striped wooden handle with a pale marbled front ferrule, held in a translucent glove against a teal background.

Rosewood & White Buffalo Horn Wa Handle

$68.00

Warm rosewood paired with a translucent white buffalo horn ferrule — a harmonious, warm-toned pairing.

OptionalTell us your knife — we’ll pick the size

More about your knife (tang, brand, notes) — or send it after checkout

Just two numbers — height and thickness where the blade meets the handle (the machi) — and leave the handle on, which is the normal way to measure. A ruler is fine. Measuring guide. We do want the numbers: each handle is shaped to one knife, never cut to one size for everyone. If measuring is not practical, tell us the maker and model instead, and we will work from that. Or leave it blank and send them after checkout — we ask again on your order page, and work starts once we have what we need.

Want a different wood, ferrule or accent rings? Customize this handle

Fit confirmed from your knife’s details before the build begins
Made to order · 5–10 business days at the bench once we have what we need to start
Shipping 15–25 business days · $15 worldwide · free over $120
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SKU: WH-RW-LH

The Wood

Rosewood has been the go-to choice for fine handle makers for generations. Its warm reddish-brown tones and flowing grain patterns create a handle that looks beautiful from every angle. Beyond aesthetics, rosewood offers excellent workability and a natural oil content that helps resist moisture. It feels warm in the hand and develops a rich patina with use.

Handle details and fit

Size
Compact · petty, small utility, Mid-size · santoku, bunka, nakiri, Chef · gyuto, kiritsuke, Long · sujihiki, yanagiba
Shape
D-Shape, Octagonal, Oval, Round
Availability
Made to order

Made to fit: this handle is made after you order and cut to your knife — we hold no finished stock. Exact dimensions are confirmed from your blade and tang measurements before work starts. We do not use one universal size for every knife.

Returns: because your handle is cut to one knife, it cannot be returned simply because you changed your mind — see the cancellation policy for what you get back at each stage. Damage, faults and anything not as described are always covered.

The combination of rosewood and white buffalo horn is a study in warm harmony. The reddish-brown tones of rosewood flow naturally into the translucent amber of the white horn ferrule — two warm, natural materials that belong together. Where the black horn version creates contrast, this pairing creates continuity.

Rosewood’s natural oil content and flowing grain make it a pleasure to hold and use. The white horn ferrule catches the light and adds a soft glow to the transition point between wood and blade. Hand-shaped to the traditional octagonal wa profile.

Details: Octagonal, oval, D-shape or round profile · Rosewood body · White buffalo horn ferrule · Fit confirmed from your knife’s measurements · Available in ho wood or custom sizing on request

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Fit notes

Use this Octagonal handle as a fit-first choice: confirm blade length, tang size, and current balance before ordering. Rosewood changes the feel in the hand, while White 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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