Turner Hastings Sassari Cabinet Handle Buying Guide
The Sassari is a knurled handle range from Turner Hastings, made in Italy with a cast iron body and an electroplated finish. It includes pull handles in 128mm, 160mm and 192mm lengths and a 30mm round knob, all in Brushed Brass, Brushed Nickel, English Bronze, Matte Black and Chrome. The textured bar suits kitchens, butler's pantries and vanities where you want detail you can feel.
What is a knurled cabinet handle?
A knurled handle has a fine pattern of crossed or straight lines pressed into the metal. The raised texture gives your fingers more to hold than a smooth bar, which helps with wet or greasy hands in a kitchen or bathroom. It also adds a tailored, engineered look that catches the light differently from a plain finish.
What sizes do Sassari handles come in?
The Sassari pulls are named by overall length, not by hole spacing. The 128mm pull fixes on a 96mm centre, the 160mm on a 128mm centre and the 192mm on a 160mm centre. Each pull is 16mm wide and projects 19mm. The knob is 30mm across with the same 19mm projection. Fixing screws are included.
How do I choose the right Sassari size?
Start with the hole spacing, then the look. For a new kitchen, aim for a pull around a third of the drawer width: the 192mm pull suits drawers of about 600mm, and the 160mm pull suits narrower drawers and standard doors. The 128mm pull on its 96mm centre and the knob suit vanity drawers, overhead doors and small cupboards. When replacing handles, measure between the old screw holes and match that figure to the Sassari fixing centre.
Which Sassari finish should I choose?
Brushed Brass and English Bronze are the warm finishes, Brushed Nickel and Chrome the cool ones, and Matte Black works with either. Knurling shows best on brushed and matte finishes, where the texture reads clearly. Chrome is the brightest but shows fingerprints and water spots more readily. Turner Hastings designs the range to pair with its sink mixers, so matching the handle to the tap finish ties the kitchen together.
Can I mix Sassari knobs and pulls?
Yes, and it is a common layout. Use pulls on drawers, where a full-hand grip helps with weight, and knobs on doors, where a single screw is all that's needed. Keep the finish the same across both so the mix reads as planned. Placing knobs and pulls 40mm to 60mm in from the opening edge keeps them comfortable to reach.
How do I install and care for Sassari handles?
Fix from inside the door with the supplied screws, turn the last turns by hand and stop when the handle sits flat, as cast iron does not like being over-tightened. To clean, wipe with a soft cloth and mild soapy water, using a soft brush to lift grime from the knurling, then dry. Avoid abrasive pads, bleach, ammonia and brass polish, which can wear through the plating. Keep the handles out of direct shower splash.
Completing the room
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