Ebony & Blonde Buffalo Horn Wa Handle
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Ebony & Blonde Buffalo Horn Wa Handle

Deep ebony body contrasted with a striking blonde buffalo horn ferrule — maximum visual contrast.

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Specifications

Wood TypeEbony
FerruleBlonde Buffalo Horn
ShapeOctagonal

The Wood

Ebony is one of the most dense and lustrous woods in the world. Its deep, near-black color and fine uniform grain polish to a silky, glass-like surface that is as beautiful as it is durable. Long prized by craftsmen for fine instruments, chess pieces, and luxury objects, ebony brings an air of quiet authority to every handle. Its natural oils make it highly resistant to moisture, and it develops a subtle sheen with use.

The pairing of deep black ebony with a translucent blonde buffalo horn ferrule creates one of the most visually striking handle combinations available. The contrast is immediate and elegant — dark wood, light horn, both materials at their most expressive.

Ebony’s exceptional density gives this handle a satisfying weight and rigidity. The blonde horn adds a warm, almost amber glow at the ferrule that catches the light beautifully. Hand-shaped to an octagonal profile.

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

Wood Type

Ebony
Ferrule

Blonde Buffalo Horn
Shape

Octagonal

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About this wood — Ebony

Dense, oily, and nearly black, ebony is one of the heaviest and most stable hardwoods in a knife handle. Its tight grain resists moisture and wear, and the weight shifts the knife's balance toward the handle for the rear-weighted feel pinch-grip chefs often prefer.

Species
Diospyros crassiflora
Origin
Central West Africa
Density
1.12 g/cc

Why this pairing works

Ebony paired with a blonde horn ferrule is a high-contrast statement — the cream horn draws the eye and visually shortens the handle, making the blade look longer in the hand. Same dense feel as the all-black version with a clearer visual break between bolster and handle.

Care

Wipe dry after use. No oiling needed — ebony's natural oils keep it sealed.

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