{"product_id":"octagonal-wa-handle-130mm-solid-bubinga","title":"Handmade Octagonal Wa-Handle 130mm - Solid Bubinga Wood (Mono-Construction)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA pure celebration of single-timber craftsmanship,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this 130mm octagonal (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"73\"\u003eHakkaku\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) Japanese knife handle is turned from a single,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e seamless block of select \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"154\"\u003eAfrican Bubinga wood\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e By eliminating the traditional composite ferrule joint entirely,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this mono-construction design showcases an unbroken,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e flowing grain line from the tang entry all the way to the butt,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e delivering exceptional structural integrity and an uninterrupted tactile feel in the hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBubinga (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"9\"\u003eGuibourtia demeusei\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)—often prized in fine woodworking as \"African Rosewood\"—is celebrated for its remarkable hardness,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e interlocking grain matrix,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and deep burgundy-to-espresso coloring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Naturally rich in resinous oils,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e it offers superior resistance to ambient kitchen moisture,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e swelling,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and warping without the need for synthetic coatings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngineered specifically for custom knife makers and clean re-handling projects,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the handle collar features a precision-machined \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"128\"\u003e13mm x 2mm tang entry slot backed by an internal secondary relief chamber\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This opening is ideally scaled for thin-stock forged tangs and laser-ground Japanese blades,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e while the internal relief cavity allows displaced epoxy or hot-melt adhesive to expand freely without inducing hydraulic pressure splits in the dense natural hardwood.\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 Eliminates glue joints,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ferrule transitions,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and thermal expansion discrepancies between dissimilar materials for maximum durability.\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 length of the 130mm body,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e showcasing Bubinga’s characteristic crimson undertones,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dark figuring,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and 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\"\u003eNatural Moisture Resistance \u0026amp; Heft:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dense and naturally oily,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bubinga resists kitchen fluids and humidity shifts while providing enough mass to anchor nimble kitchen knives comfortably in the palm.\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\"\u003eCompact 130mm Format:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Proportioned specifically for agility and knuckle clearance on smaller to mid-sized cutlery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Offers visual balance and control for 135mm–165mm Pettys,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 150mm–165mm Ko-Bunkas,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and lightweight 165mm Santokus or Nakiris.\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\"\u003eOctagonal (Hakkaku) Ergonomics:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Symmetrical eight-faceted geometry naturally registers into the joints of the palm and fingers,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e providing tactile edge-angle indexing and reliable slip resistance during detailed board work or in-hand 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 13mm x 2mm Tang Entry:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sized specifically to fit wider,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e thinner forged tang profiles and laser blades without excess 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 class=\"\"\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\"\u003e130mm (~5.12 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\"\u003e13mm (W) x 2.0mm (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\"\u003e135mm–165mm Petty \/ Utility; 150mm–165mm Ko-Bunka; 165mm Santoku \/ Nakiri\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","brand":"Burrfection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67839224774886,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0823\/9608\/6502\/files\/080A0373.jpg?v=1792787135","url":"https:\/\/gyuto.com\/products\/octagonal-wa-handle-130mm-solid-bubinga","provider":"Gyuto.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}