{"product_id":"handmade-octagonal-wa-handle-135mm-rosewood-with-tiger-buffalo-horn-ferrule","title":"Handmade Octagonal Wa-Handle 135mm - Rosewood with Tiger Buffalo Horn Ferrule","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElevate your blade with the warmth,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e density,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and distinct organic beauty of this 135mm octagonal (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"98\" class=\"\"\u003eHakkaku\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) Japanese knife handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Turned from select dense rosewood,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e it showcases deep reddish-brown tones and rich grain figure,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e naturally fortified by resinous oils that resist water absorption during intensive prep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The handle is crowned with an exhibition-grade \"tiger\" water buffalo horn ferrule (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"398\"\u003etsuno\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e distinguished by warm amber,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e blonde,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and dark streaked marbling that ensures no two handles are identical.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngineered with custom knife builders and re-handling in mind,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the handle features a precision-machined \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"104\"\u003e12mm x 3.5mm tang slot paired with an internal relief hole\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e providing ample clearance for forged tang tapers and excess adhesive displacement for a crack-free,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e watertight installation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDense Natural Rosewood Body:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Naturally oily,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e water-resistant,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and heavy enough to provide balanced counterweight to forged Japanese blades without feeling cumbersome.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExhibition \"Tiger\" Buffalo Horn Ferrule:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sourced from natural water buffalo horn featuring rare blonde,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e caramel,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and honey-toned marbled striations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Buffed to a smooth,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e seamless transition against the wood body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOctagonal (Hakkaku) Ergonomics:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The traditional eight-faceted geometry naturally indexes along the finger joints,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e providing tactile edge-alignment feedback and a secure grip in wet prep environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePre-Machined Tang Entry \u0026amp; Relief Channel:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Features a 12mm x 3.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5mm primary entrance mortise backed by an internal secondary relief chamber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This design accommodates stepped tang shoulders and allows excess adhesive\/epoxy to expand safely without inducing hydraulic pressure splits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVersatile 135mm Proportions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The classic medium proportion suited for Japanese culinary blades,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offering ideal visual and physical balance for 165mm–180mm Santokus,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bunkas,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and Nakiris,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e as well as nimble 180mm–210mm Gyutos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"10\" class=\"\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,1,1,0\"\u003eJapanese Wa-Handle (Replacement \/ Custom Component)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProfile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,2,1,0\"\u003eOctagonal (Hakkaku)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,3,1,0\"\u003e135mm (~5.31 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,4,1,0\"\u003eNatural Rosewood (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11,4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"18\"\u003eDalbergia\u003c\/i\u003e spp.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFerrule Material\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,5,1,0\"\u003eNatural Tiger \/ Marbled Water Buffalo Horn (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11,5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"44\"\u003eTsuno\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTang Slot Dimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,6,1,0\"\u003e12mm (W) x 3.5mm (H)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInternal Cavity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,7,1,0\"\u003eMachined Tang Channel with Secondary Internal Relief Hole\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTypical Compatibility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,8,1,0\"\u003e165mm–180mm Santoku \/ Bunka \/ Nakiri; 180mm–210mm Gyuto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,9,1,0\"\u003eHandcrafted in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"13\" class=\"\"\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Fitting Guidelines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTang Fitting:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Due to variations across individual blacksmiths,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e traditional forged tangs may require light filing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Use a flat needle file to expand the 12mm x 3.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5mm opening if your blade's tang shoulders sit wide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eInternal Relief Channel Function:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The integrated relief cavity behind the primary slot is designed to catch excess hot-melt adhesive or epoxy during installation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This prevents hydraulic back-pressure from cracking the horn ferrule as the tang is seated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAdhesive Options:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14,2,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTraditional \/ Reversible:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use jeweler’s hot-melt glue or wood glue mixed with fine sawdust.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This allows future removal via gentle hot-water immersion or heat gun application.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePermanent:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Marine-grade two-part epoxy (e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eg.,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e G\/flex 650) for a hermetically sealed,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e permanent joint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHorn Maintenance:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Buffalo horn is a natural keratin material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Avoid soaking the handle in standing water,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and occasionally condition the ferrule and rosewood with mineral oil,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e camellia oil,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or wood wax to maintain its luster and prevent drying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Burrfection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67838425497830,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0823\/9608\/6502\/files\/080A0336.jpg?v=1792776731","url":"https:\/\/gyuto.com\/products\/handmade-octagonal-wa-handle-135mm-rosewood-with-tiger-buffalo-horn-ferrule","provider":"Gyuto.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}