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Zebrawood & Black Buffalo Horn Wa Handle

$68.00

Bold zebrawood stripes paired with a black buffalo horn ferrule — a handle that commands attention.

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-ZW-BH

The Wood

Zebrawood earns its name with unmistakable bold stripes — pale straw-yellow ground marked by dark brown to near-black streaks. The grain is often interlocked, creating a subtle three-dimensional shimmer under light. It is a conversation piece in hand and on the counter. Medium in density with a slightly coarse but even texture, it carves and finishes cleanly.

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.

Zebrawood earns its name with unmistakable bold stripes — pale straw-yellow ground marked by dark brown to near-black streaks. The grain is often interlocked, creating a subtle three-dimensional shimmer under light. It is a conversation piece in hand and on the counter.

The contrast between zebrawood’s natural patterning and the dark buffalo horn ferrule is visually arresting. Each piece is hand-selected to ensure the striping is vivid and well-distributed across the handle body.

Details: Octagonal, oval, D-shape or round profile · Zebrawood 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. Zebrawood 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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