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Bocote Nenox Style WA Handle for Santoku / Bunka / Nakiri

$120.00

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Handle Specifications
Style Name Bocote Western WA
Weight 39 g        1.38 oz
Length 126 mm   .4.96 inch
Front Width 17 mm     .0.67 inch
Front Height 20.0 mm     0.79 inch
Rear Width 17.0 mm     0.67 inch
Rear Height 27.0 mm     1.06 inch
Profile Nenox Style WA
Body Material
  • Bocote
  • Ferrule Material Stainless Steel
    Suitable Knives
  • Santoku / Nakiri / Bunka 165 - 180 mm
  • Gyuto 180 - 210 mm
  • Yanagiba 210 - 240 mm
  • Sujihiki 240 - 300 mm
  • * Suitable knives recommendation are the size that we use at K&S, but feel free to adjust according to your liking.

    Bocote Nenox Style WA Handle for Santoku / Bunka / Nakiri

    Bocote is a highly esteemed craft timber renowned for its rich golden-brown base accented by striking dark brown and black stripes. Its distinctive appearance is further enhanced by numerous tiny "eyes" scattered throughout the grain, particularly noticeable in the more visually striking examples of this species. For enthusiasts who prefer lighter-colored natural woods, Bocote, alongside Cocobolo, ranks among the finest choices available.

    Paired with the elegant Nenox-inspired Wa-style handle, characterized by its unique curved back, this combination offers exceptional visual and artistic appeal, making it ideal for traditional Japanese knives.

    Nenox Style WA

    This is how the handle will look like when installed with a knfie: a 210mm Gyuto with a corresponding handle from the series.

    Custom Handle


    At K&S, we provide you with some of the most beautiful custom handles available on the market. These handles are preciously manufacturerd with various types of exotic hardwood or synthetic materials. You will also receive a discount when buying with a knife!

    Japanese Knife Handle Removal

    We often need to remove the handle from a traditional Japanese kitchen knife (comes with a WA handle).
    Usually there are two ways of doing so:
    1. Knocking the handle off the knife, applies to handles that are burnt-in the knife. Typically a ho-wood handle.
    2. Heading the knife at 80 Celsius / 180 Farenthide, between 10 to 20 minutes, and pull the handle away from the knife. This method applies to knives with handles glued in using hot melt glue (Epoxyed handles do not apply). Many hardwood handles in Japan uses hot melt glue

    How to Install Hardwood (Custom) Wa Handle to Japanese Kitchen Knife

    We often need to change the handle for our Japanese knives, sometimes is to replace an old handle and sometimes is to just get a better one.

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    Bocote Nenox Style WA Handle for Santoku / Bunka / Nakiri

    $120.00
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