K&S Custom Ebony Mono Octagonal WA Handle

$1,607.00

Size

EB-OCT-PT12: Petty EB-OCT-STK: Santoku / Bunka EB-OCT-YAN21: Yanagi 21 EB-OCT-YAN24: Yanagi 24 EB-OT-YAN30: Yanagi 30 EB-OCT-SJ27: Suji 27

For any handle upgrade, you must add the “Rehandling Service” to your cart together with the handle in the same order. Thank you.

Pickup currently unavailable at Crows Nest

St Peters —
2 Bishop St Unit 2 St Peters NSW 2044
+61 2 8234 8818
Crows Nest —
107 West St, Crows Nest NSW 2065
Pickup only

Purchase with a knife to receive 30% OFF this handle!

The Profile

Name	Standard Octagonal
Description	The state of the art octagonal handle found in countless Japanese kitchen knives. This profile is used by most of the Sakai knife makers and is the type of the WA handle that you might have came across before. If you don't know exactly which octagonal handle to choose, this is the one.
Pros	classic look universally accepted a sign of premium knife easy to manufacturer

Overview

This handle represents the essence of Japanese simplicity — elegant, understated, and built to last. Crafted entirely from a single piece of solid African Ebony, it eliminates the need for a separate horn ferrule while maintaining a clean, minimal aesthetic.

Ebony, known for its deep black tone and fine, dense grain, gives this handle a weighty, confident feel in hand. The octagonal profile provides excellent ergonomics for both right- and left-handed users, ensuring a natural, balanced grip during use.

While it forgoes expensive materials like buffalo horn, this design doesn’t compromise on quality — instead, it offers exceptional craftsmanship and value. A perfect choice for those who appreciate refined minimalism and practical beauty, and want a premium Japanese handle without the premium price tag.

Handle series overview — Different sizes and colour variance of the handles in the same series

Handle shown on a knife — Showing the knife installed with handle — knife does not come with the purchase

Handle Materials

Material	Ebony View Media
Colour	Black, dark brown
Density	1.03 to 1.3 g/cm3 \| 69-83 lbs / cubic foot
Pros	High density Luxary colour and texture High durability Premium timber
Cons	High cost May crack in dry climate Regulated
Material Pic

Units:

Part No.	EB-OCT-PT12	EB-OCT-SJ27	EB-OT-YAN30	EB-OCT-YAN24	EB-OCT-YAN21	EB-OCT-STK
Weight	34 g	50 g	57 g	56 g	56 g	57 g
Length	120 mm	139 mm	148 mm	138 mm	134 mm	128 mm
Front Width	15 mm	16 mm	19 mm	18 mm	18 mm	18 mm
Front Height	19 mm	21 mm	22 mm	21 mm	21 mm	21 mm
Rear Width	19 mm	22 mm	22 mm	22 mm	22 mm	22 mm
Rear Height	22 mm	26 mm	26 mm	26 mm	26 mm	26 mm
Tang Hole Height	10 mm	13 mm	13 mm	13 mm	13 mm	13 mm
Tang Hole Width	2 mm	3 mm	3 mm	3 mm	3 mm	3 mm
Tang Hole Depth	75 mm	120 mm	120 mm	120 mm	120 mm	105 mm
For	Small Petty	Long Sujihiki Yanagiba 270 / 300 mm	Yanagiba 270 / 300 mm Yanagiba 330mm Gyuto 240 / 270 mm	Gyuto 210 / 240 mm / Yanagiba 240 mm Yanagiba 270 / 300 mm Yanagiba 330mm	Gyuto 210 / 240 mm / Yanagiba 240 mm Santoku / Nakiri / Bunka / Yanagiba 210 mm	Santoku / Nakiri / Bunka / Yanagiba 210 mm Gyuto 210 / 240 mm / Yanagiba 240 mm

Custom Handle

At K&S, we provide you with some of the most beautiful custom handles available on the market. These handles are preciously manufacturerd with various types of exotic hardwood or synthetic materials. You will also receive a discount when buying with a knife!

K&S Custom Ebony Mono Octagonal WA Handle

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The Profile