K&S Octagonal Amboyna Burl Handle with Blonde/Marble Ferrule

$3,170.00

Size

AMB-WHORN-OCT-PT12: Petty AMB-WHORN-OCT-STK: Santoku AMB-WHORN-OCT-SJ24: Suji 24 AMB-WHORN-OCT-YAN24: Yanagi 24 AMB-WHORN-OCT-YAN30: Yanagi 30

Product variants

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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

The Octagonal Amboyna Burl Handle with Blonde / Marble Horn Ferrule is a super classic Japanese WA handle design — the kind you’ll see on some of the finest handmade knives from Sakai to Echizen. It represents the perfect balance of tradition, beauty, and craftsmanship.

Crafted from Amboyna burl, an exotic and highly prized wood native to Southeast Asia, each handle carries its own unique pattern of swirling, fiery grain. The wood is dense, durable, and has a deep natural luster that only gets better with age. Paired with a blonde or marble-patterned buffalo horn ferrule, the contrast between the two materials feels timeless and elegant.

Every handle is precisely machined with a gentle distal taper, giving it a comfortable and balanced feel in the hand. It’s a design that not only looks stunning but also feels right — a perfect upgrade for anyone who appreciates classic Japanese aesthetics done to perfection.

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	Ambonya Burl View Media
Colour	red, orange, yellow
Density	35 to 53 pounds per cubic foot ($560-850$ kg/m³)
Description	Amboyna Burl is an exceptionally rare and luxurious wood prized for its swirling, three-dimensional grain patterns and deep, reddish-brown tones. It originates primarily from Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia, the Philippines, and Borneo, where it forms as irregular growths on the Narra tree (Pterocarpus indicus). Due to its rarity, harvesting Amboyna Burl is challenging—only a small portion of each tree may yield usable burl, making it one of the most expensive hardwoods in the world. For kitchen knife handles, Amboyna Burl is highly valued not only for its striking beauty but also for its density, stability, and ability to take a glass-like polish. When stabilized with resin, it becomes highly resistant to moisture and cracking, ideal for the humid environments of kitchen use. Each piece of Amboyna Burl is entirely unique, offering unmatched visual depth and character, elevating a handcrafted knife into a functional work of art.
Pros	Exotic pattern Highly priced Deep and rich colour
Cons	Expensive
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Ferrule Materials

Material	Marble / Blonde Horn View Media
Colour	Blonde, Jade, Marble
Description	Blonde or marble buffalo horn is one of the most sought-after materials used for Japanese knife handles and ferrules. Naturally formed from water buffalo horn, the blonde variety features a translucent golden hue with elegant cream and grey marbling. Due to its rarity—only a small fraction of harvested horn displays this coloration—it commands a premium price. Each piece must be carefully selected and polished to reveal its deep, glass-like luster. Beyond aesthetics, buffalo horn offers superb density, stability, and moisture resistance, making it both functional and luxurious. For collectors and enthusiasts, blonde or marble horn signifies refinement and exclusivity.
Pros	Classic look and feel Premium material Rare Highly though after
Cons	Very expensive Moves with season and weather Easy to have internal layering
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Measurements

Units:

Part No. Legend	AMB-WHORN-OCT-PT12	AMB-WHORN-OCT-STK	AMB-WHORN-OCT-SJ24	AMB-WHORN-OCT-YAN24	AMB-WHORN-OCT-YAN30
Weight	25 g	43 g	41 g	47 g	49 g
Length	115 mm	128 mm	138 mm	139 mm	148 mm
Front Width	15 mm	18 mm	16 mm	18 mm	18 mm
Front Height	19 mm	21 mm	21 mm	21 mm	21 mm
Rear Width	19 mm	22 mm	22 mm	22 mm	22 mm
Rear Height	22 mm	26 mm	26 mm	26 mm	26 mm
Tang Hole Height	10 mm	13 mm	13 mm	13 mm	13 mm
Tang Hole Width	2 mm	3 mm	3 mm	3 mm	3 mm
Ferrule Length	26 mm	34 mm	34 mm	34 mm	34 mm
Tang Hole Depth	75 mm	105 mm	120 mm	120 mm	120 mm
For	Small Petty	Santoku / Nakiri / Bunka / Yanagiba 210 mm Gyuto 210 / 240 mm / Yanagiba 240 mm	Long Petty / Short Sujihiki Gyuto 210 / 240 mm / Yanagiba 240 mm	Gyuto 210 / 240 mm / Yanagiba 240 mm Yanagiba 270 / 300 mm Long Sujihiki (270 mm+)	Yanagiba 270 / 300 mm Yanagiba 330mm / 360mm

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!