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Rosewood & Black Buffalo Horn Wa Handle

$55.00

Rich rosewood paired with a black buffalo horn ferrule — warm, flowing grain and classic good looks.

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Hand-shaped to order in Vietnam
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Specifications

Wood TypeRosewood
FerruleBlack Buffalo Horn
ShapeOctagonal

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.

Rosewood has been the material of 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 — ideal for kitchen use.

The black buffalo horn ferrule provides crisp, dark contrast to the warm rosewood tones. Together they create a handle that is both classic and refined. Each piece is hand-shaped to the traditional octagonal wa profile.

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

Wood Type

Rosewood

Ferrule

Black Buffalo Horn

Shape

Octagonal

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Product specifications

Wood
Rosewood
Ferrule
Black Buffalo Horn
Shape
Octagonal
SKU
WH-RW-BH
Availability
In stock

About this wood — Rosewood

Rosewood balances density with aesthetic character — the color deepens with age and handling. Slightly lighter than ebony, it yields a more balanced in-hand feel on longer knives.

Species
Dalbergia spp.
Origin
India, Southeast Asia, Central America
Density
0.86 g/cc

Why this pairing works

Rosewood with black horn is the balanced middle — warm red-brown wood softened by a clean dark ferrule. Slightly lighter in the hand than ebony, which suits knives in the 180-240mm range.

Care

Wipe dry; re-oil with food-safe mineral oil every 6-12 months.

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 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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