This is a shield shaped Wa Style Handle made for Japanese style kitchen knives.

1) Katalox with a cocobolo ferrule (dark one)

2) Canary wood with a Katalox ferrule (light one)

Small sized, it is suited for 90-150 mm   Japanese petty knives. 

Handle is sanded to 600 grit and then coated in 5-6 coats of sealer for longer protection.

Care :

• Hand wash with soapy water and towel dry.
• Do not put in dishwasher, nor soak in water for long periods of time.
• Oil on a fairly regular basis, or sand with 0000 steel wool and reapply a sealer like tru-oil as needed.