K&S Custom Ebony Octagonal Black Horn WA Handle

₩92,000

Size

EB-BH-OCT-PT12: Petty EB-BH-OCT-STK: Santoku EB-BH-OCT-YAN24: Yanagi 24 EB-BH-OT-YAN30: Yanagi 30 EB-BH-OCT-SJ24: Suji 24 EB-BH-OCT-SJ27: Suji 27 EB-BH-OCT-YAN21: Yanagi 24 EB-BH-OCT-GY27: Hefty Gyuto 27 EB-BH-OCT-GY24: Hefty Gyuto 21/24

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

Pickup available at 2 Bishop St

Usually ready in 24 hours

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

The K&S Octagonal Ebony Handle with Black Horn Ferrule embodies understated elegance and classic Japanese craftsmanship. Made from solid ebony, this handle showcases a deep, jet-black tone with a subtle natural sheen, delivering a dense and perfectly balanced feel in hand. Known for its exceptional durability and stability, ebony offers a reassuring weight and a smooth, refined texture that ages beautifully with use.

The octagonal profile provides a comfortable and secure grip for both right- and left-handed users, maintaining precise blade control and a timeless aesthetic favored by Japanese craftsmen. Paired with a black buffalo horn ferrule, the handle achieves a seamless, all-black look—minimalist yet sophisticated, with an emphasis on purity of form.

A staple in traditional Japanese knife making, this handle is ideal for those who appreciate subtle luxury and perfect proportions—a design that lets the beauty of natural materials speak for itself.

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
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Ferrule Materials

Material	Black Buffalo Horn View Media
Colour	Black, may contain dark marble
Pros	Popular choice for premium WA handles Classic and elegant Stable and less imperfection than blonde horn
Cons	Getting expensive
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Measurements

Units:

Part No. Legend	EB-BH-OCT-PT12	EB-BH-OCT-STK	EB-BH-OCT-YAN24	EB-BH-OT-YAN30	EB-BH-OCT-SJ24	EB-BH-OCT-SJ27	EB-BH-OCT-YAN21	EB-BH-OCT-GY27	EB-BH-OCT-GY24
Weight	35 g	52 g	56 g	65 g	51 g	51 g	56 g	71 g	64 g
Length	120 mm	128 mm	130 mm	145 mm	138 mm	138 mm	133 mm	145 mm	140 mm
Front Width	15 mm	18 mm	18 mm	18 mm	16 mm	16 mm	18 mm	18 mm	18 mm
Front Height	19 mm	21 mm	21 mm	21 mm	21 mm	21 mm	21 mm	21 mm	21 mm
Rear Width	19 mm	22 mm	22 mm	22 mm	22 mm	22 mm	22 mm	24 mm	22 mm
Rear Height	22 mm	26 mm	26 mm	26 mm	26 mm	26 mm	26 mm	28 mm	26 mm
Tang Hole Height	10 mm	13 mm	13 mm	13 mm	13 mm	13 mm	13 mm	13 mm	13 mm
Tang Hole Width	2 mm	3 mm	4 mm	4 mm	3 mm	4 mm	4 mm	3 mm	2 mm
Ferrule Length	26 mm	34 mm	34 mm	34 mm	34 mm	34 mm	34 mm	34 mm	34 mm
Tang Hole Depth	75 mm	105 mm	120 mm	120 mm	120 mm	120 mm	120 mm	120 mm	120 mm
For	Small Petty	Santoku / Nakiri / Bunka / Yanagiba 210 mm Gyuto 210 / 240 mm / Yanagiba 240 mm	Gyuto 210 / 240 mm / Yanagiba 240 mm Yanagiba 270 / 300 mm Yanagiba 330mm	Yanagiba 270 / 300 mm Yanagiba 330mm Gyuto 240 / 270 mm	Long Petty / Short Sujihiki Gyuto 210 / 240 mm / Yanagiba 240 mm	Long Sujihiki Yanagiba 270 / 300 mm	Gyuto 210 / 240 mm / Yanagiba 240 mm Santoku / Nakiri / Bunka / Yanagiba 210 mm	Hefty Gyuto 270mm+	Hefty Gyuto 210 / 240mm Deba 180 / 195 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 Octagonal Black Horn WA Handle

Availability

The Profile