The Japanese have a knife and sword making tradition that goes back thousands of years, and they’ve developed several very distinctive styles that have become traditional over the centuries. One of those traditional styles is the petty knife, comparable to the western ‘paring’ knife – a small slim blade that’s standard in every kitchen around […]
Category: Wa handles
Japanese Wa style-handle kitchen knives
Recently I’ve been having fun making knives with Wa handles. Wa handles are a traditional Japanese style knife handle, characterized by a very simple cylindrical shape that does not use pins or bolsters. This results in an overall lighter feel with a blade-forward balance. Wa handles are secured to the knife tang entirely by glue, […]