{"product_id":"octagonal-wa-handle-135mm-black-ebony-double-buffalo-horn","title":"Handmade Octagonal Wa-Handle 135mm - Black Ebony with Double Buffalo Horn","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe benchmark of luxury Japanese cutlery styling,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this 135mm octagonal (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"72\"\u003eHakkaku\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) knife handle is hand-turned from select,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e solid black ebony wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Renowned for its glass-smooth surface polish,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e deep obsidian grain,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and remarkable natural density,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ebony provides a substantial,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reassuring counterweight that pulls the center of gravity back into the palm for effortless blade maneuverability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccenting the deep black wood body are dual genuine water buffalo horn appointments—featuring a polished horn ferrule at the collar paired with a matching horn butt cap at the base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Machined specifically to accommodate wider and thicker forged knife tangs,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this handle features an expanded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"290\"\u003e13mm x 6mm entry slot paired with internal relief holes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e allowing seamless seat fitting and safe adhesive displacement without structural stress.\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 Black Ebony Core:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One of the densest and most durable hardwoods in the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ebony provides natural moisture repellence,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a silky hand-feel,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and counterweight mass to balance forward-heavy kitchen knives.\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\"\u003eDouble Buffalo Horn Appointments:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Accented with genuine water buffalo horn at both the collar (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"95\"\u003etsuno\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) and the butt end.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand-faced and buffed to an ultra-smooth,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e seamless transition against the ebony facets.\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\"\u003eTraditional Octagonal (Hakkaku) Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Eight crisp geometric facets register naturally against the finger joints,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offering positive indexing,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e superior tactile control,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and non-slip security in damp kitchen 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\"\u003eExpanded 13mm x 6mm Tang Entry:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Machined with an enlarged primary slot to accommodate broader,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e thicker forged tangs (such as heavy-spine Gyutos,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bunkas,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Santokus,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or mid-sized Debas) with minimal rasp work required.\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\"\u003eInternal Relief Chambers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bored with secondary interior relief cavities behind the main slot to give displaced epoxy or hot-melt adhesive room to escape,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e completely eliminating internal hydraulic pressure that can split dense hardwoods or horn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBalanced 135mm Proportions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A versatile medium length ideal 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 180mm–210mm Gyutos and 150mm–165mm Deba blades.\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 Body Material\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,4,1,0\"\u003eNatural Black Ebony (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11,4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"21\"\u003eDiospyros\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 \u0026amp; Butt Cap 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\"\u003e13mm (W) x 6mm (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 Deep Relief Holes\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; 150mm–165mm Deba\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\" class=\"\"\u003eTang Sizing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The 13mm x 6mm slot is designed to receive thicker,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e broader forged tangs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e If mounting to a thinner laser-ground tang,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e center the blade within the slot before applying adhesive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e For extra-wide tang shoulders,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gently adjust the horn entrance with a flat needle file.\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=\"\"\u003eRelief Cavity Mechanics:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e When setting the blade tang with epoxy or melted resin,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the internal relief holes prevent hydraulic resistance from forcing the handle off or cracking the horn ferrule under pressure.\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 Recommendations:\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 glue or wood glue combined with ebony dust allows clean,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reversible removal using gentle heat 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 Bond:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Marine-grade two-part epoxy (e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eg.,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e G\/flex 650) provides a 100% watertight,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e permanent seal against internal moisture.\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\"\u003eNatural Ebony \u0026amp; Horn Care:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Both black ebony and buffalo horn are organic,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e moisture-sensitive materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Never soak the handle or expose it to dishwasher heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Periodically hydrate the wood and horn with pure camellia oil,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e food-grade mineral oil,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or board wax to preserve its deep black luster and prevent environmental checking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Burrfection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67838505418982,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0823\/9608\/6502\/files\/080A0353.jpg?v=1792778264","url":"https:\/\/gyuto.com\/products\/octagonal-wa-handle-135mm-black-ebony-double-buffalo-horn","provider":"Gyuto.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}