Japanese Knife Handles

Looking to freshen up your knife or replace a well worn handle then refitting a new Japanese wa handle is a very easy process and great way to change your knife.

If you'd like to order a knife and handle together, we're happy to swap them in most cases, we do recommend contacting us first to check it's possible and the handles/knife combination is compatable. You can also browse all the knives currently available to purchase as blade only here.

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Oval Enjyu Handle
Oval Enjyu Handle

Oval Enjyu Handle
From £18.50
✓  IN STOCK – Ready to dispatch
Octagonal Teak handle
Octagonal Teak handle

Octagonal Teak handle
From £28.00
✓  IN STOCK – Ready to dispatch
Octagonal Walnut handle
Octagonal Walnut handle

Octagonal Walnut handle
From £28.00
✓  IN STOCK – Ready to dispatch
Octagonal Wenge handle
Octagonal Wenge handle

Octagonal Wenge handle
From £28.00
✓  IN STOCK – Ready to dispatch
Octagonal single piece Bubinga handle
Octagonal single piece Bubinga handle

Octagonal single piece Bubinga handle
From £28.00
✓  IN STOCK – Ready to dispatch
Olive Wood handle
Olive Wood handle

Olive Wood handle
From £28.00
✓  IN STOCK – Ready to dispatch
Konosuke handles
Konosuke handles

Konosuke handles
On Sale from £30.00
✓  IN STOCK – Ready to dispatch 40% Discount
Coffee Tracwood and white horn from Knifehandle37
Coffee Tracwood and white horn from Knifehandle37

Coffee Tracwood and white horn from Knifehandle37
From £70.00
✓  IN STOCK – Ready to dispatch
Light burl redwood from Knifehandle37
Light burl redwood from Knifehandle37

Light burl redwood from Knifehandle37
From £70.00
✓  IN STOCK – Ready to dispatch
Rosewood and black buffalo horn from Knifehandle37
Rosewood and black buffalo horn from Knifehandle37

Rosewood and black buffalo horn from Knifehandle37
From £70.00
✓  IN STOCK – Ready to dispatch
South Vietnamese Rosewood from Knifehandle37
South Vietnamese Rosewood from Knifehandle37

South Vietnamese Rosewood from Knifehandle37
From £70.00
✓  IN STOCK – Ready to dispatch
Snakewood with double white buffalo horn
Snakewood with double white buffalo horn

Snakewood with double white buffalo horn
£130.00
✓  IN STOCK – Ready to dispatch
Mono Ebony Handle
Mono Ebony Handle

Mono Ebony Handle
From £26.00
Currently out of stock
Oval D-Shape Teak handle
Oval D-Shape Teak handle

Oval D-Shape Teak handle
From £28.00
Currently out of stock
Parker Asahi synthetic wa handle
Parker Asahi synthetic wa handle

Parker Asahi synthetic wa handle
From £32.00
Currently out of stock
Dark Birch with White Spacer Handle
Dark Birch with White Spacer Handle

Dark Birch with White Spacer Handle
From £36.00
Currently out of stock
Ebony with single black buffalo horn bolster
Ebony with single black buffalo horn bolster

Ebony with single black buffalo horn bolster
£65.00
Currently out of stock
Ebony handle with single marble buffalo horn bolster
Ebony handle with single marble buffalo horn bolster

Ebony handle with single marble buffalo horn bolster
£70.00
Currently out of stock
Ebony handle with double black buffalo and triple nickel silver rings
Ebony handle with double black buffalo and triple nickel silver rings

Ebony handle with double black buffalo and triple nickel silver rings
£75.00
Currently out of stock
Ebony handle with turquoise bolster
Ebony handle with turquoise bolster

Ebony handle with turquoise bolster
£80.00
Currently out of stock

Frequently Asked Questions about Japanese Knife Handles

How easy is Japanese knife handle replacement?

Generally - Very easy! Japanese knives are fitted with wa handles for precisely this reason. The handle is typically easy to remove and new ones can be fitted in a few minutes with the right tools and technique.

How do I remove a wa handle from a Japanese knife?

Depending on how it's been fitted, a friction fit handle can be knocked off by resting the blade flat against a block of wood that's several cm longer than the blade then knocking the end of the wood against the handle with a rubber or wooden mallet to free it. If the handle is glued on, typically this glue can be softened by putting the knife in an oven at around 90 degrees centigrade for 10 minutes and then pull the blade off - be careful though, even at relatively low temps, the steel is hot so use a glove or towel.

Will you fit or swap a knife handle for me?

If you're ordering a knife and handle from us, just let us know you'd like it fitting or swapping before we dispatch it and we'd be happy to fit it for you.

Helping you find the perfect knives & accessories

We've helped thousands of customers choose their perfect knife and kitchen accessories since 2011 and we're here to help you too.

Read our guide to choosing a Japanese knife and don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions!

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