{"product_id":"octagonal-wa-handle-120mm-rosewood-maple","title":"Handmade Octagonal Wa-Handle 120mm - Natural Hardwood \u0026 Buffalo Horn (Rosewood \/ Maple)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProportioned specifically for nimble in-hand agility and compact kitchen blades,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e this 120mm octagonal (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"103\" class=\"\"\u003eHakkaku\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e) Japanese knife handle delivers precision tactile control and refined artisan aesthetics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand-turned from premium natural hardwoods and capped with a polished water buffalo horn ferrule (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"299\"\u003etsuno\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e it is offered in two distinct material finishes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e warm,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dense Rosewood featuring dark espresso grain figuring,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or clean Hard Maple offering a crisp,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tight-grained blonde appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngineered for seamless custom knife builds and re-handling,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the collar is pre-machined with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"95\"\u003e9mm x 3mm primary tang entry slot supported by an internal secondary relief chamber\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This scaled opening accommodates the narrower tangs typical of Japanese petty and paring blades,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e while the interior cavity gives displaced epoxy or hot-melt adhesive room to expand—eliminating hydraulic pressure spikes that can crack the horn collar during seating.\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\"\u003eTwo Select Hardwood Finishes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8,0,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNatural Rosewood:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Resilient,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e naturally oily,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and richly figured with dark reddish-brown tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Adds deliberate counterweight to small blades for stable,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e comfortable pinch grips.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHard Maple:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clean,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e modern,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and dense with tight blonde-to-caramel grain striations,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e delivering exceptional impact resistance and a bright Scandinavian-Japanese aesthetic.\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=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGenuine Water Buffalo Horn Ferrule:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand-fitted and polished flush against the octagonal facets,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e forming a durable,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e watertight barrier at the tang entry.\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\"\u003eCompact 120mm Utility Proportions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Scaled specifically to prevent small knives from feeling handle-heavy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provides ideal balance and knuckle clearance for 90mm–135mm Pettys,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 120mm–135mm Ko-Bunkas,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and dedicated paring blades.\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\"\u003eErgonomic Octagonal (Hakkaku) Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Symmetrical eight-faceted geometry naturally indexes along finger joints,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ensuring positive blade alignment feedback and a non-slip hold during detailed,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e off-the-board peeling and trimming.\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\"\u003ePre-Machined 9mm x 3mm Tang Entry \u0026amp; Relief Cavity:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Scaled specifically for smaller forged tangs,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e while the internal secondary cavity absorbs excess adhesive to prevent hydraulic back-pressure during installation.\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\"\u003e120mm (~4.72 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\"\u003eWood Options\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.) \/ Natural Hard Maple (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11,4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"56\"\u003eAcer\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\"\u003eGenuine Natural Water Buffalo Horn (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11,5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"36\"\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\"\u003e9mm (W) x 3mm (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\"\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=\"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\"\u003e90mm–135mm Petty \/ Paring Knives; 120mm–135mm Ko-Bunka \/ Small Utility\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\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\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 Sizing \u0026amp; Adjustment:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Forged Japanese petty tangs vary between smiths.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e If your blade's tang shoulders sit slightly wider than 9mm x 3mm,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e use a narrow needle file to ease the horn entrance mortise until a secure friction fit is achieved.\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\"\u003eRelief Cavity Mechanics:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e When setting the blade with adhesive,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the internal relief chamber provides a reservoir for displaced glue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This prevents hydraulic back-pressure from forcing the handle off or stressing the buffalo horn collar.\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 Selection:\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 Jeweler’s hot-melt adhesive or wood glue mixed 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=\"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) creates a 100% waterproof,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e permanent seal.\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\"\u003eWood \u0026amp; Horn Maintenance:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural wood and horn are organic materials sensitive to excess moisture and dishwasher cycles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Preserve surface luster and prevent moisture checking by periodically conditioning the handle with pure camellia 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","brand":"Burrfection","offers":[{"title":"Rosewood","offer_id":67838943592678,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Maple","offer_id":67838943625446,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0823\/9608\/6502\/files\/080A0391_f74bf817-8ffd-44e5-bff4-0a496055d633.jpg?v=1792782335","url":"https:\/\/gyuto.com\/products\/octagonal-wa-handle-120mm-rosewood-maple","provider":"Gyuto.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}