Descripción
Premium Wenge Wood | Handmade in Japan | Fits 150–210mm Blades
The handle is the only part of a knife you touch.
It is where craftsmanship meets comfort, and where every cut begins.
Handcrafted by Image Plant in Ibaraki, this premium pentagonal wa-handle is designed for those who appreciate the subtle details that elevate a great knife into an exceptional one. Whether you're restoring a treasured blade or creating a truly custom piece, this handle offers the perfect balance of traditional Japanese craftsmanship and modern ergonomics.
Crafted from African wenge wood, the handle features a rich, dark brown appearance with dramatic natural grain that deepens beautifully with age. Wenge is prized for its exceptional hardness, dimensional stability, and distinctive texture, providing a secure, confident grip even during long prep sessions. Its understated elegance complements everything from rustic kurouchi finishes to polished Damascus blades.
Unlike the more common octagonal profile, the pentagonal design offers a unique ergonomic feel that naturally indexes the blade in your hand, promoting precise edge alignment while remaining comfortable for both professional chefs and passionate home cooks.
Designed for knives with blade lengths between 150mm and 210mm, this versatile handle is ideal for petty knives, bunka, santoku, gyuto, and other medium-sized Japanese blades.
Every handle is individually crafted, meaning the grain, colour, and character of each piece are uniquely its own.
Specifications
- Maker: Image Plant
- Handle Style: Pentagonal (Wa Handle)
- Material: African Wenge Wood
- 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.