This is an octagonal Wa Style Handle made for Japanese style kitchen knives.

The body is from Gabon ebony with turquoise recon stone and nickel silver. Handle is shaped a little thinner than some to help keep a good balance. 

Medium sized, it is suited for 240mm Japanese knives. 

Weight: 67g Length: 138.4 mm (5.5”)

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.