{"product_id":"octagonal-wa-handle-115mm-solid-bubinga","title":"Handmade Octagonal Wa-Handle 115mm - Solid Bubinga Wood (Mono-Construction)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProportioned specifically for compact cutlery,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e nimble paring work,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and off-the-board peeling,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this 115mm octagonal (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"116\"\u003eHakkaku\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) Japanese knife handle is carved from a single,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e unbroken block of select \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"197\"\u003eAfrican Bubinga wood\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e By utilizing a seamless mono-construction design with no composite ferrule joint,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this handle preserves the continuous flow of natural grain from the blade collar through to the butt,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ensuring structural strength,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e clean lines,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and an uninterrupted tactile feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOften dubbed \"African Rosewood\" for its rich burgundy hues and fine,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e interlocking grain,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bubinga (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"98\"\u003eGuibourtia demeusei\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is naturally dense and resinous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It resists ambient kitchen humidity,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e juices,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and warping while providing just enough counterweight mass to anchor small,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e featherweight blades comfortably in the palm without making them handle-heavy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngineered specifically for custom petty builds,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fruit knives,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and fine restoration work,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the collar is pre-machined with a narrow \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"131\"\u003e9mm x 1.75mm tang entry slot backed by an internal secondary relief chamber\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This opening is precisely scaled for thin-stock forged petty tangs and laser-ground utility blades,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e while the relief reservoir allows displaced epoxy or hot-melt adhesive to expand freely without inducing hydraulic pressure splits in the dense natural timber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSeamless Mono-Construction:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carved entirely from a single solid block of dense Bubinga wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Completely eliminates glue joints,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e material seam lines,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and unequal expansion rates between wood and horn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eContinuous Natural Grain Figure:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Unbroken grain runs the full 115mm length of the handle,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e highlighting Bubinga’s characteristic crimson-to-espresso undertones and subtle chatoyant luster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eScaled 115mm Petty \u0026amp; Paring Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Proportioned specifically to avoid throwing off the balance of short blades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Delivers optimal fingertip dexterity and palm clearance for 75mm–120mm Pettys,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e paring knives,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and compact fruit knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNatural Moisture \u0026amp; Fluid Resistance:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Naturally dense and oily,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bubinga resists kitchen moisture and staining,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e maintaining a smooth,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tactile surface during delicate,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e high-moisture prep work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eErgonomic Octagonal (Hakkaku) Geometry:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Symmetrical eight-faceted geometry naturally seats into the joints of the fingers,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e providing crisp edge-angle feedback and positive traction during intricate peeling,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e coring,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and trimming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePrecision 9mm x 1.75mm Tang Entry:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tailored specifically for delicate,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e thin-tang petty and paring profiles,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e avoiding loose fits or excessive gap filler.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInternal Relief Chamber:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bored with a secondary expansion cavity behind the primary entry slot to safely catch displaced adhesive during installation,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e preventing hydraulic pressure splits inside the solid timber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"11\" class=\"\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"12\"\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=\"12,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,1,1,0\"\u003eJapanese Wa-Handle (Mono-Construction \/ Replacement Component)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProfile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,2,1,0\"\u003eOctagonal (Hakkaku)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,3,1,0\"\u003e115mm (~4.53 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,4,1,0\"\u003eOne-Piece Solid Wood (Mono-Construction \/ No Ferrule)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,5,1,0\"\u003eNatural African Bubinga (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"12,5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"25\"\u003eGuibourtia demeusei\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0,0\" 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=\"12,6,1,0\"\u003e9mm (W) x 1.75mm (H)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInternal Cavity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,7,1,0\"\u003ePrecision Pre-Slotted Entry 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=\"12,8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTypical Compatibility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,8,1,0\"\u003e75mm–120mm Petty \/ Paring Knives; 90mm–105mm Ko-Petty \/ Fruit Knives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,9,1,0\"\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=\"14\"\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Fitting Guidelines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eTang Sizing \u0026amp; Rasp Adjustment:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The 9mm x 1.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75mm slot is designed for slender petty tangs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Because dense Bubinga wood has minimal elasticity,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e never force an oversized tang into the mortise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e If your blade's tang spine sits slightly thicker than 1.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75mm,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e use a narrow diamond needle file to ease the wood entry until achieving a snug friction fit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRelief Channel Dynamics:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e When inserting the tang with hot-melt glue or epoxy,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the integrated internal relief cavity allows displaced bonding agent to expand safely,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e eliminating internal hydraulic back-pressure that could otherwise stress the wood grain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAdhesive Selection:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"15,2,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,2,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,2,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTraditional \/ Reversible:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Jeweler’s hot-melt glue or wood glue blended with fine matching wood dust allows for clean,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e heat-reversible removal in the future.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,2,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,2,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePermanent Installation:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Marine-grade two-part epoxy (e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eg.,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e G\/flex 650) creates an impervious,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100% waterproof seal against internal moisture intrusion.\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=\"15,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSolid Hardwood Care:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Solid timber should never be soaked in standing water or run through a dishwasher.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maintain moisture resistance and highlight the deep burgundy tones of the grain by periodically conditioning the handle with pure camellia (tsubaki) oil,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e food-safe mineral oil,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or board wax.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Burrfection","offers":[{"title":"Default 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