{"product_id":"image-plant-karin-pentagonal-handle","title":"Image Plant Karin pentagonal handle","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Karin (Quince) | Handmade in Japan | Fits 150–210mm Blades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is where craftsmanship meets character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the part of the knife that connects every movement, every cut, and every meal, transforming an exceptional blade into a tool that feels uniquely your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted by Image Plant in Japan, this premium pentagonal wa-handle is crafted from Karin (Quince), one of the most admired hardwoods used in Japanese knife handles. Celebrated for its rich golden-brown colour, graceful figuring, and outstanding stability, Karin embodies the quiet elegance that defines traditional Japanese craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKarin is prized for more than its appearance. Naturally dense and durable, it offers a reassuring balance in the hand while remaining comfortable during extended use. Over time, the wood develops a deeper patina, enriching its warm tones and giving each handle even greater character as it ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts refined beauty pairs effortlessly with virtually every blade finish, from polished migaki and intricate Damascus to traditional kasumi and rustic kurouchi. Whether mounted on a modern stainless gyuto or a handcrafted carbon steel blade, Karin enhances the knife without overpowering it, allowing the craftsmanship of both the blade and handle to complement one another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pentagonal profile provides a distinctive ergonomic feel that naturally indexes the blade in your hand, offering excellent control and comfort during extended use. Whether you're a professional chef or an enthusiastic home cook, the handle feels secure, balanced, and intuitive from the very first cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for knives with blade lengths between 150mm and 210mm, this versatile handle is perfectly suited for petty knives, bunka, santoku, gyuto, and other medium-sized Japanese blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause each handle is handcrafted from natural wood, no two are ever exactly alike. Variations in colour, grain, and figure are part of what makes every piece unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eSpecifications\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Image Plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pentagonal (Wa Handle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Karin (Quince)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium (M)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Blade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150–210mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ibaraki, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eThis product ships from Japan, we cannot control duties or taxes for various countries. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e== Shipping cost ==\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eShipping cost is calculated after you add product(s) to the shipping cart and when you checkout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eWe currently have special volume discount from FedEx and you will be able to choose which shipping option based on price and delivery schedule. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e== Global shipment ==\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eWe ship globally. However this is controlled by Japanese government and FedEx shipping policy.  There are some countries we are prohibited to ship and we are sorry but this is not under our control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e== Signature required ==\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eAny shipment with the value over USD150 will be shipped with “signature required” option with FedEx.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e== Product return ==\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eWe only accept products returns with original packaging that is not open and no damage to the product.  Please  pay shipping on your own back to our Tokyo warehouse. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e== Shipment schedule ==\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eAll our products are shipped directly from our Tokyo warehouse.  Any orders received before 12pm Monday to Friday (Japan time) will be shipped during the same day.  Any orders received after 12pm Monday to Friday (Japan time) will be shipped on the next business day.  We do not ship on the weekend (Saturday \u0026amp; Sunday) Japan time. We also observe Japanese national holidays and other customary holidays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Image Plant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45431532945431,"sku":"IP-005","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/4882\/1783\/files\/BBT___4_260725_Z8_22.jpg?v=1787549672","url":"https:\/\/www.bonsaiboystrading.com\/es\/products\/image-plant-karin-pentagonal-handle","provider":"Bonsai Boys Trading","version":"1.0","type":"link"}