Descripción
Premium Keyaki Wood | Handmade in Japan | Fits 150–210mm Blades
A great knife deserves a handle that feels just as exceptional in the hand as the blade performs on the board.
Handcrafted by Image Plant, this premium pentagonal wa-handle showcases the timeless beauty of Keyaki (Japanese Zelkova)—one of Japan's most celebrated native hardwoods. Revered for centuries in traditional architecture, temple construction, fine furniture, and woodworking, Keyaki is admired for its remarkable strength, stability, and naturally elegant appearance.
With its warm golden to reddish-brown tones and beautifully defined grain, Keyaki possesses a quiet sophistication that perfectly complements the artistry of handcrafted Japanese knives. Over time, exposure to light and regular use gradually deepens its colour, allowing the handle to develop a rich, natural patina that reflects the life of the knife it accompanies.
Beyond its striking appearance, Keyaki is prized for its durability and comfortable feel in the hand. Dense enough to withstand years of everyday use while remaining well-balanced, it offers the ideal combination of strength, stability, and warmth. The wood's natural figure ensures that every handle is unique, making each piece a subtle expression of Japan's appreciation for natural materials and craftsmanship.
The pentagonal profile provides a distinctive ergonomic feel that naturally indexes the blade in your hand, offering excellent control and comfort during extended use. Whether you're a professional chef or an enthusiastic home cook, the handle feels secure, balanced, and intuitive from the very first cut.
Designed for knives with blade lengths between 150mm and 210mm, this versatile handle is perfectly suited for petty knives, bunka, santoku, gyuto, and other medium-sized Japanese blades.
Because each handle is handcrafted from natural wood, no two are ever exactly alike. Variations in colour, grain, and figure are part of what makes every piece unique.
Specifications
- Maker: Image Plant
- Handle Style: Pentagonal (Wa Handle)
- Material: Keyaki (Japanese Zelkova)
- Size: Medium (M)
- Recommended Blade Length: 150–210mm
- Made in: Ibaraki, Japan
This product ships from Japan, we cannot control duties or taxes for various countries.
== Shipping cost ==
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We currently have special volume discount from FedEx and you will be able to choose which shipping option based on price and delivery schedule.
== Global shipment ==
We ship globally. However this is controlled by Japanese government and FedEx shipping policy. There are some countries we are prohibited to ship and we are sorry but this is not under our control.
== Signature required ==
Any shipment with the value over USD150 will be shipped with “signature required” option with FedEx.
== Product return ==
We only accept products returns with original packaging that is not open and no damage to the product. Please pay shipping on your own back to our Tokyo warehouse.
== Shipment schedule ==
All our products are shipped directly from our Tokyo warehouse. Any orders received before 12pm Monday to Friday (Japan time) will be shipped during the same day. Any orders received after 12pm Monday to Friday (Japan time) will be shipped on the next business day. We do not ship on the weekend (Saturday & Sunday) Japan time. We also observe Japanese national holidays and other customary holidays.