Knives and Stones | SKU: MAP-SL-OCT-PT12

Stabilized Curly Maple Stainless Octagonal WA Handle

$2,077.00

Size

PETTY-MAP-PT12 Yanagi30-MAP-YAN30 Santoku-MAP-STK Suji24-MAP-SJ24

Product variants

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

Rarely that we come across a handle that perfectly blends tradition with modern craftsmanship—and this octagonal wa handle is a great example of that harmony. At its core is a stunning piece of dyed and stabilised curly maple, chosen for its rippling figure and enhanced grain depth. The dye brings out those natural waves beautifully, giving the handle a cool, sophisticated character that feels right at home on a high-performance Japanese blade.

Up front, we’ve fitted a stainless steel ferrule, adding strength, longevity, and a touch of contemporary refinement. It’s the kind of detail that not only looks sharp but also stands up to years of real-world use. Between the ferrule and the maple sits a clean G10 spacer, offering a crisp visual break and giving the whole piece a balanced, layered aesthetic.

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	Dyed and Stabilized Maple View Media
Colour	Green, Purple, Blue, Black, etc.
Density	> 1g / cm3
Description	Dyed and stabilized tiger maple is a wood product that has been infused with resin and dye to enhance its durability and color while preserving the tiger stripe figure. The stabilization process, which uses a vacuum and pressure, impregnates the wood with a polymer, making it more resistant to warping and cracking. The added dye penetrates the wood, often in multiple layers, to create vibrant, unique colors within the natural curly figure of the wood.
Pros	Multiple Colors Stable Enchanced wood grain under the stabilization process
Cons	Feels \plastic\
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Ferrule Materials

Material	Stainless Steel View Media
Colour	Silver
Description	Stainless steel offers several key advantages when used as a ferrule material for premium kitchen knife handles. First and foremost, it delivers exceptional durability—resisting dents, cracks, and the long-term wear that can affect wood or resin ferrules over time. Its corrosion resistance is a major benefit in the kitchen environment, where moisture, oils, and constant washing can quickly degrade lesser materials. Stainless steel maintains its structural integrity and polished appearance with minimal maintenance, making it both practical and reliable for daily use. Its added weight also contributes to improved balance, especially on Japanese knives where a slightly forward-biased feel can enhance control and cutting efficiency. Visually, stainless steel provides a clean, modern contrast to natural woods, stabilised materials, or carbon composites, giving the handle a refined, high-end look. Overall, stainless steel ferrules combine longevity, stability, and aesthetics—making them an excellent choice for chefs seeking performance and elegance in equal measure.
Pros	Minimal Modern Elegant Durable
Cons	Hard to manufacture
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Spacer Materials

Material	G10 View Media
Colour	blue, green
Density	2.0
Description	G10 is a strong, durable composite material made of fiberglass and epoxy resin, ideal for users who need a tough, low-maintenance, and versatile material. Choose G10 for applications where a lightweight yet robust and weather-resistant material is needed, such as knife handles or industrial parts, especially if the item will be handled roughly.
Pros	strong
Cons	hard to machine
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Measurements

Units:

Part No. Legend	MAP-SL-OCT-PT12 View Media	MAP-SL-OCT-YAN30 View Media	MAP-SL-OCT-STK View Media	MAP-SL-OCT-SJ24 View Media
Weight	36 g	71 g	59 g	55 g
Length	120 mm	148 mm	128 mm	138 mm
Front Width	15 mm	19 mm	18 mm	16 mm
Front Height	19 mm	22 mm	21 mm	21 mm
Rear Width	19 mm	22 mm	22 mm	22 mm
Rear Height	22 mm	26 mm	26 mm	26 mm
Tang Hole Height	10 mm	13 mm	13 mm	13 mm
Tang Hole Width	2 mm	3 mm	3 mm	3 mm
Ferrule Length	6 mm	6 mm	6 mm	6 mm
Tang Hole Depth	75 mm	120 mm	105 mm	120 mm
For	Small Petty	Yanagiba 270 / 300 mm Yanagiba 330mm Gyuto 240 / 270 mm	Santoku / Nakiri / Bunka / Yanagiba 210 mm Gyuto 210 / 240 mm / Yanagiba 240 mm	Long Petty / Short Sujihiki 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!