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Product Description

Knife handles come in a variety of materials, shapes and styles, from traditional Japanese wooden handles to high-tech ergonomic marvels. Aside from magnolia wood, the most common types of wood used for ‘wa’ handles are rosewood, ebony wood, walnut, cherry, oak, maple, and chestnut, among others.

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