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Dark wooden handle with a translucent brown-grey front ferrule and thin silvery bands near both ends, resting on an open palm.
Rosewood wa handle with black buffalo horn ferrule
Warm reddish-brown figured wooden handle with a pale grey front ferrule, held over a tan wood floor.

Rosewood & Black Buffalo Horn Wa Handle

$55.00

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

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
Trouble ordering? Contact us
SKU: WH-RW-BH

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.

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, oval, D-shape or round profile · Rosewood body · Black 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 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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