Profile shape
Standard Octagonal profile
Characteristics
- classic lookuniversally accepteda sign of premium knifeeasy to manufacturer
Japanese knife handle
Stabilized Curly Maple Stainless OCTA WA
Standard Octagonal
Dyed and Stabilized Maple
Craftsmanship
Materials
Dyed and Stabilized Maple
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 ...
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Density: > 1g / cm3
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Stabilized Curly Maple Stainless OCTA WA in detail
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See the product cards below for the specific knives in our range that feature the Stabilized Curly Maple Stainless OCTA WA handle — every product listing includes the steel, profile, blade construction, and handle so you can compare across our catalog.
Care
How to maintain it
Hand wash with warm water and mild detergent, dry immediately with a soft cloth. Never submerge or dishwasher-wash a wooden handle — prolonged moisture causes swelling, cracking, and loosening of the tang. Apply food-safe camellia or mineral oil every few months to maintain the wood and prevent drying. Store knives on a magnetic rack or in a saya to protect both blade and handle.
Questions answered
Frequently asked about Stabilized Curly Maple Stainless OCTA WA
What is the Stabilized Curly Maple Stainless OCTA WA handle?
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 ... The profile shape is Standard Octagonal, which influences grip comfort and cutting control.
What materials is the Stabilized Curly Maple Stainless OCTA WA made from?
Handle body: Dyed and Stabilized Maple. Ferrule: Stainless Steel. Spacer: G10.
What knives come with the Stabilized Curly Maple Stainless OCTA WA handle?
See the product cards below for the specific knives in our range that feature the Stabilized Curly Maple Stainless OCTA WA handle — every product listing includes the steel, profile, blade construction, and handle so you can compare across our catalog.
How do I care for a wooden handle?
Hand wash with warm water and mild detergent, dry immediately with a soft cloth. Never submerge or dishwasher-wash a wooden handle — prolonged moisture causes swelling, cracking, and loosening of the tang. Apply food-safe camellia or mineral oil every few months to maintain the wood and prevent drying. Store knives on a magnetic rack or in a saya to protect both blade and handle.
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