Gyuto 215mm Graphite Series Integral
An iconic design from Leszek Sikon, the graphite series feature a forged integral bolster with unique textured elements that are reminiscent of chipped graphite. The bolsters are stunning and have been caringly polished to accent the darker elements and give a comfortable and satisfying full hand feel.
Leszek intends for you to have the bolster between your fingers and the knives are balanced directly on the bolster. The blades feature an aggressive tapered geometry that begins at about 4mm above the heel and quickly tapers down to around 1mm. The weight sits in your hand and the blade feels extremely nimble and agile. The profile lends itself well to a push cut, but does also have a good amount of rock-ability. Forged in Apex Ultra, Leszek takes full advantage of the steel, the edge is extremely thin and sharp.
The iconic graphite series bolster is paired with stunning Claro Walnut. A beautiful blade and the perfect centre piece of your kitchen.
Product Specification
Blade Type: Gyuto
Edge Length: 215mm
Spine Heel: 3.99mm
Spine Mid: 1.51mm
Spine Tip (20mm before): 1.27mm
Blade Height: 54.25mm
Weight: 215g
Cutting Edge Steel: Apex Ultra
Stainless: No
HRC: 66
Blade Construction: Mono Steel
Blade Finish: Textured
Grind: Convex
Handle Construction: Integral
Handle Materials: Claro Walnut
Handedness: Ambidextrous
Saya Included: No
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
We process orders 5 days a week (Monday - Friday) and ship from our shop in Berlin, Germany. We ship with FedEx, UPS and Deutsche Post.
We are happy to offer free international shipping on a variety of orders depending on location and order value. You can check to see where things sit for you here.
Returns
At Modern Cooking we want our customers to be inspired and delighted by the products they purchase through our shop.
However, we understand that you may need to return products occasionally. If you are not entirely happy, you can return your purchase in its original condition within 14 days for a refund. Please email if you wish to return any goods.
In the unlikely event that you receive faulty goods or your order is damaged in transit, please contact us for instructions on how to return the goods as in this case we will meet the cost of return postage, though only if this is arranged through our authorised carriers. Any claim for refund or exchange resulting from faulty goods or goods damaged in transit must be raised within 5 business days.
All Modern Cooking logistics partners provide insurance in case of damage, but the coverage is only valid if we are notified within 5 business days. Please make sure to inspect your order immediately upon receipt to ensure that there is no damage.
Once we have the goods back, we will issue a full refund or send replacements where possible, as you prefer.
Product Care:
Cleaning: Clean by hand with warm water. Avoid wetting the handle when possible.
Sharpening: We advise using whetstones to sharpen your knives and a honing rod or steel to maintain the burr between sharpening sessions.
Reactive Steels: Reactive steels like Aogami Super, Apex Ultra or one of the many premium reactive German and Swedish steels are susceptible to rust if not properly cared for. In this case we advise that you keep the knife dry between uses and when storing the knife for longer periods wiping the knife blade with Tsubaki oil or another food safe oil is a wise choice. This will not stop a patina forming on the blade, but it will stop rust. A patina can be a beautiful personal feature on your knife and helps to stop rust forming. So, dry your knife regularly between uses, store in a dry place and apply some Tsubaki oil from time to time when storing for long periods.
A reference guide to steel types
Handle Care: If you have a knife with a non-stabilised wooden handle, you can apply Tsubaki oil or another food safe oil to your handle from time to time. Food safe wax can be applied to both stabilised and no-stabilised wooden handles. Never apply hot wax or oil as you risk warping or damaging the handle.
