Gyuto 220mm Vtoku2 Stainless Clad Tasmanian Blackwood
Skye Eilers hidden tang, western style handles are some of the most beautifully facetted and ergonomic handles we have come across in a long time. Amazingly comfortable, and thoughtfully positioned with regard to the blade edge resulting in a very comfortable grip and cutting action.
Beautifully balanced and nimble, verging on surgical the blade feels incredible on the board. Razor sharp with an elegant edge profile that effortlessly moves on the board. The blade is no workhorse, yet its stable with a confidence instilling quality about it that is both light weight and tough.
Skye demonstrates a knowledge of what a chef truly wants in a knife, a knowledge that many other makers twice his age fail to demonstrate. Beautifully ergonomic, precision ground, and oozing with style and class. This blade will make you very happy, end of story!
Product Specification
Blade Type: Gyuto
Edge Length: 225mm
Spine Heel: 3.77mm
Spine Mid: 2.43mm
Spine Tip (20mm before): 1.13mm
Blade Height: 52.3mm
Weight: 170g
Cutting Edge Steel: Vtoku2
Stainless: No
HRC: 64
Blade Construction: 3 Layer (San Mai)
Blade Finish: Matte Polish
Grind: Convex
Handle Construction: Hidden Tang
Handle Materials: Stabilised Tasmanian Blackwood, Huon Pine, Brass, Affrican Blackwood
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.
