{"product_id":"octagonal-wa-handle-145mm-magnolia-rosewood","title":"Handmade Octagonal Wa-Handle 145mm - Natural Hardwood \u0026 Buffalo Horn (Magnolia \/ Rosewood)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA classic,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e full-sized Japanese replacement handle,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this 145mm octagonal (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"73\"\u003eHakkaku\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e) wa-handle is hand-turned from premium natural timbers and crowned with a polished genuine water buffalo horn ferrule (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"200\"\u003etsuno\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Offered in traditional Japanese Magnolia (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"250\"\u003eHo Wood\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) or dense,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e figured Rosewood,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this handle accommodates both purist culinary traditions and weighted modern balance preferences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngineered for precision fitting and custom handle installations,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the horn ferrule features a pre-machined \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"107\"\u003e10mm x 4mm tang entry slot supported by an internal secondary relief chamber\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This channel setup accommodates forged Japanese tang profiles while giving displaced hot-melt adhesive or epoxy space to expand,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e eliminating internal hydraulic pressure that could otherwise crack the horn collar or split the wood grain.\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 Distinct Traditional Hardwood Options:\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\"\u003eMagnolia (Ho Wood \/ 朴の木):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The historic standard of traditional Japanese kitchen cutlery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Lightweight,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e soft-textured,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and naturally moisture-absorbent,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ho wood develops a velvety,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e non-slip tactile grip when wet—the definitive choice of classical sushi and washoku chefs.\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\"\u003eNatural Rosewood:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Resilient,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e naturally oily,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and richly grained with espresso and dark reddish-brown tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Adds deliberate counterweight to draw the knife's balance point closer toward the pinch grip.\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 buffed flush with the octagonal flats to create a seamless,\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\"\u003eErgonomic Octagonal (Hakkaku) Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Eight crisp geometric facets register naturally against the finger joints,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e providing reliable edge-angle awareness and slip resistance during long prep shifts.\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 10mm x 4mm Tang Entry \u0026amp; Relief Cavity:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Accommodates standard forged tang profiles,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e while the secondary internal chamber absorbs excess epoxy or glue to prevent hydraulic pressure splits during seating.\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\"\u003eFull-Sized 145mm Proportions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Delivers proper visual scale and leverage for larger kitchen knives,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e perfectly complementing 210mm–240mm Gyutos,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 240mm–270mm Sujihikis,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and 240mm–270mm Yanagibas.\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\"\u003e145mm (~5.71 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 Japanese Magnolia (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11,4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"27\"\u003eMagnolia obovata\u003c\/i\u003e \/ Ho Wood) \/ Natural Rosewood (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11,4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"75\"\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\"\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\"\u003e10mm (W) x 4mm (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-Slotted Channel with Internal Relief Chamber\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\"\u003e210mm–240mm Gyuto; 240mm–270mm Sujihiki \u0026amp; Yanagiba\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 \u0026amp; Rasp Adjustment:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Traditional hand-forged knife tangs vary by region and blacksmith.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e If your blade's tang shoulders exceed 10mm x 4mm,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e use a narrow flat needle file to gently ease the horn slot until a snug 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\"\u003eInternal Relief Chamber Function:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e As the heated tang or epoxy is driven into place,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the internal cavity accommodates displaced adhesive,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e preventing back-pressure from forcing the handle off or stressing the buffalo horn.\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 blended with matching wood dust allows for clean,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e heat-assisted removal and re-handling down the road.\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) provides an impervious,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e permanent seal against kitchen 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\"\u003eWood \u0026amp; Horn Care:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural wood and horn are organic materials sensitive to standing water and dishwashers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e To preserve moisture resistance,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e periodically condition the rosewood,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e magnolia,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and horn 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","brand":"Burrfection","offers":[{"title":"Rosewood","offer_id":67838801805542,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Magnolia","offer_id":67838801838310,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0823\/9608\/6502\/files\/080A0382_78f6f3bc-3c7c-4f4e-ab26-e4a3328b1514.jpg?v=1792781031","url":"https:\/\/gyuto.com\/products\/octagonal-wa-handle-145mm-magnolia-rosewood","provider":"Gyuto.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}