Gyuto 225mm Damascus Clad 1.2419 Karelian Birch and Copper

$1,275.00

Michał Lipiński is renowned as one of Poland's finest blacksmiths, and it's always a thrill to showcase his exceptional work in our shop. This exquisite and agile blade is meticulously forged from 1.2419 tungsten alloyed carbon steel and clad in 120 layers of house-forged Damascus. With a convex grind, the blade boasts a subtle taper and a beautifully thin edge, making it the perfect knife for everyday use. Its geometry ensures stability for intricate tasks as well as more robust prep work.

As is the case with all the makers found in Collectors Selection, Michał's work is of an heirloom standard. The fit and finish of his blades are undeniably of the highest standard. This beautifully forged blade features a precisely centered core, exceptionally consistent bevels, rounded and smooth edges on the spine and heel, and gapless joinery at the handle. The museum-quality patinated copper bolster adds a touch of elegance, while the handle, shaped from stabilized Karelian birch, showcases Michał's iconic fluted design.

Each piece crafted by Michał Lipiński sets a new benchmark for excellence. This exceptional Gyuto not only serves as a stunning centerpiece in your home kitchen but also makes an ideal gift for a culinary enthusiast or a professional chef. The blend of aesthetic beauty and functional precision in Michał's work ensures that his knives are treasured by all who use them.

Embrace the artistry and superior quality of Michał Lipiński's creations and elevate your culinary experience with a truly high performance kitchen knife.

Product Specification

Blade Type: Gyuto

Overall length: 380mm

Edge Length: 225mm

Spine Heel: 2.97mm

Spine Mid: 1.83mm

Spine Tip (20mm before): 0.95mm

Blade Height: 51.28mm

Weight: 217g

Cutting Edge Steel: 1.2419

Stainless: No

HRC: 65

Blade Construction: 3 Layer (San Mai)

Blade Finish: Acid Etched (Forced Patina) and Satin Polish

Grind: Convex

Handle Construction: Hidden Tang

Handle Materials: Karelian Birch, Copper

Handedness: Ambidextrous

Saya, Hand Crafted Storage or Display 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.