Handle is octagonal wa style of African wenge with a buffalo horn ferrule
both found readily at most every grocery store
as is the standard with all José Gourmet products
octagonal wa handle of ebony and Madagascar ebony ferrule
Shield shaped wa handle is spalted tamarind with a gorgeous ferrule of Richlite and gold streaked red jasper
Yamaki Jozo Organic Shoyu Handle is octagonal wa styleFounded in 1902 in Saitama Prefecture (outside of Tokyo), Yamaki Jozo produces this lovely traditional soy sauce from Japan grown soybeans, wheat, salt and water from a nearby mountain peak natural spring. This exemplary shoyu is perfectly balanced with mild salinity, sweet fruitiness and deep umami. Spring water, organic soy beans, organic wheat, sea salt, koji. 500mL.