Gyuto 240mm 125sc Honyaki Pitted Texture Hamon

Karol Karyś produces kitchen knives that emphasise the raw materials they are made from. His knives are a unique balance of natural and raw, yet highly polished. Inspired by brutalist architecture this Gyuto 240mm features a “Pitted” texture, which Karol likely discovered in the stonework of a building in his local city of Kraków, Poland.

This 240mm Gyuto features a differentially hardened (Honyaki) blade with a "Pitted" textured hamon. The result is a stunning array of contrasting textures and shades of grey and black. The profile on this knife is a very classic k-tip Gyuto shape, a long flat section with a gradual curve towards the tip. Pinch perfect balance and laser thin behind the edge.

The handle is shaped in a beautiful piece of red dyed, stabilised maple burl and feels very comfortable to hold. As a student of industrial design, Karol sees ergonomics, function, and aesthetics as equals. All three of these elements must be perfect before he considers one of his knives complete. The handle is finished with uniquely textured bolster, in this case it’s a copper bolster with a combination of pitted and linear textures, the contrast between the two is eye catching and beautiful.

The blend of reds, yellows, and browns on the handle with the copper bolster contrast beautifully with the blacks and greys of the “Pitted” honyaki blade. A beautiful piece from the young master from Poland. Very nice!