GoldVein
At Modern Cooking, performance transcends aesthetics. Just as a Porsche embodies perfection for the driving enthusiast, a high-performance chef's knife is the epitome of excellence for the epicurean. A superior kitchen knife seamlessly extends the cook’s hand, becoming an almost invisible ally in the culinary journey.
This philosophy underpins our proud partnership with the GoldVein team. GoldVein knives are designed to push the boundaries of kitchen knife craftsmanship, offering a design with no limits—coveted, personal, and a true investment in your culinary future.
Employing gold not only for its beauty but also for its utility, these one-of-a-kind heirloom objects exemplify unparalleled craftsmanship and character. Each GoldVein knife is a testament to innovative design and meticulous artistry, destined to be cherished by those who demand the best in their culinary pursuits.
A No-Limits Process
The Crucible
Every GoldVein knife begins its journey in a crucible, where tradition meets innovation. These exceptional cutting tools are entirely handcrafted, and the GoldVein steel is no exception. Using a meticulously controlled induction melting process, raw materials are melted within a protective gas atmosphere, ensuring the creation of a pure steel core.
The Steel
The steel is then cast, forged, and rolled to shape, with only the purest pieces of each casting selected for use. The material undergoes multiple forge-welding cycles to further align and refine the grain structure, endowing the finished product with unparalleled resilience and strength.
Gold - A precious protective layer
The gold layer in these blades is far more than an aesthetic element; it serves as a perfect diffusion barrier between the core steel and the outer cladding. Each component of the knife is tailored for optimal performance. The tough, resilient cladding is hardened to a lower point than the core, while the core steel forms and holds a very hard, fine edge. The gold barrier is crucial, preventing carbon migration between the core and cladding, ensuring the edge performs flawlessly in the kitchen.
Heat Treatment
GoldVein’s heat-treatment process is a masterpiece of precision, designed to achieve the finest grain and carbide structure. Using a fluidized sand bed within an electrically heated vessel filled with special ceramic media, the treatment ensures optimal heat distribution. This environmentally friendly method, free from harmful substances, ensures perfect heat treatment through meticulous control.
Available GoldVein
Each GoldVein kitchen knife is designed and forged by a world-class blacksmith in collaboration with the GoldVein team. The initial trio of knives was crafted by founding members David Wolk and Tobias Hangler, with Benjamin Kamon as the first invited blacksmith to infuse his unique design aesthetic and skill.
This collaborative process results in each GoldVein knife being a uniquely exceptional, high-performance culinary tool. To own a GoldVein is to possess a piece of exquisite craftsmanship and groundbreaking metallurgy—an investment in culinary artistry and a testament to refined taste.
