A traditional Japanese handle of octagonal shape, made of oak wood. In an elegant, very glossy gradient, the natural reddish color of the wood slowly darkens from the top toward the bottom of the handle. The octagonal handle offers a good grip and the sleek indentation-free surface ensures easy cleanup and maintenance.
A traditional Japanese handle of octagonal shape, made of oak wood. In an elegant, very glossy gradient, the natural reddish color of the wood slowly darkens from the top toward the bottom of the handle. The octagonal handle offers a good grip and the sleek indentation-free surface ensures easy cleanup and maintenance.
Japanese handle - Urushi Flame Oak [octagon]
Japanese handle - Urushi Flame Oak [octagon]
Japanese handle - Urushi Flame Oak [octagon]
Japanese handle - Urushi Flame Oak [octagon]
A traditional Japanese handle of octagonal shape, made of oak wood. In an elegant, very glossy gradient, the natural reddish color of the wood slowly darkens from the top toward the bottom of the handle. The octagonal handle offers a good grip and the sleek indentation-free surface ensures easy cleanup and maintenance.
A traditional Japanese handle of octagonal shape, made of oak wood. In an elegant, very glossy gradient, the natural reddish color of the wood slowly darkens from the top toward the bottom of the handle. The octagonal handle offers a good grip and the sleek indentation-free surface ensures easy cleanup and maintenance.
Japanese handle - Urushi Flame Oak [octagon]
Japanese handle - Urushi Flame Oak [octagon]
Japanese handle - Urushi Flame Oak [octagon]
Japanese handle - Urushi Flame Oak [octagon]

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Japanese handle - Urushi Flame Oak [octagon]

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✔︎ No import fees & duties - worldwide
✔︎ All taxes included
✔︎ Express worldwide shipping
✔︎ 30-day return policy

A traditional Japanese handle of octagonal shape, made of oak wood. Without a ferrule, this handle is anything but minimalistic. In an elegant, very glossy gradient, the natural reddish color of the wood slowly darkens from the top toward the bottom of the handle. The octagonal handle offers a good grip and the sleek indentation-free surface ensures easy cleanup and maintenance.

Material: Made from oak wood, renowned for its hardness, strength and durability. Also suitable for blades intended for more heavy-duty applications.

Symmetrical, suitable for both left- and right-handed users.

Available in three sizes:

  • LARGE
    Length: 140mm (5.5") / top diameter: 23 x 18mm (0.9" x 0.7")
  • MEDIUM
    Length: 128 mm (5.0") / top diameter: 21 x 18mm (0.8" x 0.7")
  • SMALL
    Length: 120 mm (4.7") / top diameter: 20 x 15 mm (0.8" x 0.6")

* at the point of blade insertion

What is urushi?
Urushi is the sap of the urushi tree, also known as the lacquer tree or the Japanese varnish tree. The sap contains resin urushiol, which becomes a very hard, shiny, durable lacquer when exposed to air and moisture.
In early Japan, people recognized urushi's durability and beauty and began using it to coat wood, pottery, and all kinds of other objects to protect and strengthen them. Fully cured Urushi is resistant to alkali, acids, and alcohol and can withstand extreme temperatures!
Urushi lacquering is deeply connected to Japanese culture and its mastery requires a lot of training. The skills and techniques in use have been passed down for many centuries. Each layer is dried and polished before the next one is added, which makes the urushi process time-consuming and labor-intensive. This application, as well as the difficult harvesting and highly technical processing of the raw material, make traditionally lacquered items highly desirable and expensive.
Urushi is foodsafe and has been used on tableware for centuries, most famously on Japanese rice and miso bowls.

SHIPPING RATES:
- €10
- flat worldwide rate with DHL Express (express delivery, 2-5 business days).
- FREE - all orders over €300 (DHL Express).

EXCEPTIONS:
- United Kingdom
- shipping to UK costs €15. All orders are shipped with UPS Express (2-3 business days). Free shipping on orders over €300.
- Russia (currently not available) - shipping to Russia costs €40. All orders are shipped with EMS postal service.

DUTIES AND IMPORT TAXES:
We ship all orders DDP (duties & taxes paid). This means you will not be charged for any import fees and taxes (including VAT). All our prices are final. The price you see at checkout is the final price, no hidden costs.

DELIVERY TIME:
- Europe:
1-2 business days
- US & Canada: 2-4 business days
- Rest of the World: 3-5 business days

RETURNS:
Our return policy lasts 30 days. If more than 30 days have gone by since the day you received your order, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange.

→ Read our SHIPPING & RETURNS policy for more info. We strive to solve any issues fast and with as little hassle for you. If you have some additional questions, please contact us.

Handle Fitting Instructions:

Watch a step-by-step video or read the instructions:

1) Choose the right handle for the blade. Prepare the work surface and the equipment needed for fitting: the adhesive for wood/metal (we recommend using 2-component high viscosity epoxy glue), natural sealant resistant to corrosion, syringe, small sharp utility knife, sandpaper (optional), thin plastic card (similar to a credit card), a piece of cloth, oil/wax for wood care.
2) Check the initial fit, use a diamond nail file to make proper adjustments to the insertion hole so it fits your blade.
3) Use scotch tape to protect the area of the handle around the insertion hole.
4) Prepare and mix the adhesive; we recommend the use of 2-component high-viscosity epoxy glue. Other kind of adhesive can be used as well, make sure it’s suitable for wood/metal, high-viscosity is optimal as it makes the application much easier.
5) Fill the syringe and infuse the handle so there’s some excess glue coming out of the handle.
6) Insert the blade, make sure it’s straight in all directions and watch the excess glue so it doesn’t reach the unprotected part of the handle.
7) Carefully put the assembled knife down and wait for the glue to dry. The duration of the drying process depends on the type of glue you used, please see the instructions on the glue packaging.
8) Once the glue is dry, remove the scotch tape, take a small knife and clean the excess glue if there is any leftover around the fitting hole. Due to the structure of the wood, there’s a chance some of the glue poured out of the small holes on the handle, this is normal. Use the knife or high-grit sandpaper to remove the glue.
9) Use a natural sealant (resistant to corrosion) and fill any remaining gap between the blade and the handle insertion hole. For high precision use a plastic card/spatula to evenly distribute the sealant. Clean the leftover sealant with a cloth.
10) Final step: use oil or wax intended for wood care and apply it to the handle to achieve the final look.
11) All done, enjoy your new handle.

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