Forged around an Apex Ultra core, a new-generation high-carbon alloy steel engineered for handmade knives, this blade delivers exceptional performance that surpasses traditional carbon steels. Apex Ultra achieves remarkable edge retention while maintaining excellent toughness, allowing it to withstand the rigorous demands of a professional kitchen without compromise.
Consisting a Go mai configuration, A layer of nickel is sandwiched between the stainless steel clad and carbon steel core to prevent carbon diffusion, ensuring the performance of the core steel. The exterior layer of stainless steel help minimise the surface area susceptible to corrosion.
The maker’s interpretation of a chef knife is both bold and functional, incorporating a robust 4mm+ spine that tapers progressively toward the tip. This design ensures precise control and balanced handling, making the knife equally suited to detailed work and more demanding cutting tasks.
Aesthetically, the knife embraces a clean, minimalist vision. The blade preserves the Kurouchi and Tsuchime forge marks, while the edge is given a Kasumi finish that creates a striking contrast between the core and cladding, emphasizing the knife’s modern craftsmanship while maintaining a refined, utilitarian elegance.
Specification:
Tip to Heel: 208 / 239 mm
Tip to Machi: 225 / 254 mm
Full Length: 358 / 394 mm
Maximum Blade Height: 51.8 / 53.6 mm
Spine Thickness: 5.5 > 1.9 mm / 5.6 > 2.0 mm
Weight: 216.2 / 266.8 g
Origin: Suzhou City, China
Bevel: Double
Steel Core: Apex Ultra
Cladding: Stainless Steel, Nickel Shim
Hardness: 66 HRC
Corrosion Resistance: Low
Handle: Octagonal, Ebony