• Oblivion Blades 240mm Gyuto 120 Layer Damascus Ironwood Handle - Blade
  • Oblivion Blades 240mm Gyuto 120 Layer Damascus Ironwood Handle - Profile
  • Oblivion Blades 240mm Gyuto 120 Layer Damascus Ironwood Handle - Profile
  • Oblivion Blades 240mm Gyuto 120 Layer Damascus Ironwood Handle - Handle
  • Oblivion Blades 240mm Gyuto 120 Layer Damascus Ironwood Handle - Handle
  • Oblivion Blades 240mm Gyuto 120 Layer Damascus Ironwood Handle - Handle
  • Oblivion Blades 240mm Gyuto 120 Layer Damascus Ironwood Handle - Handle
  • Oblivion Blades 240mm Gyuto 120 Layer Damascus Ironwood Handle - Handle
  • Oblivion Blades 240mm Gyuto 120 Layer Damascus Ironwood Handle - Choil
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240mm Gyuto 120 Layer Damascus Ironwood Handle

240mm Gyuto 120 Layer Damascus Ironwood Handle

By Oblivion Blades

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Jerarmie Heywood

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When it comes to an Oblivion Blades kitchen knife it can only be said that the profiles that Jezz forges are unique, creative designs. Were it counts, performance is an absolute priority. If you are not familiar with Jezz’s professional history, let me just say that he is uniquely suited to knife making.

Jezz has experience as a professional chef and as a machinist, welder and fabricator. A lethal combination when it comes to knife making.

This 240mm Gyuto is forged in 120 alternating layers of 1084 & 15n20 and features some very nice curves. The blade is on the lighter side where weight is concerned, but its no laser. You could only describe it as that perfect balance between workhorse and laser. Nice and thin behind the edge, reasonably thick at the spine above the heel, but tapered to a needle point at the tip.

As I pointed out already, the profile is a unique one. In terms of the cutting experience there is a nice flat section before that aggressive angle towards the tip. It’s a very enjoyable, functional cutting action. Totally, performance first!

The handles on an Oblivion Blade are the very definition of Wabi Sabi, ugly beautiful. This handle feels amazing in the hand. The finish on the Ironwood is a beautifully smooth matte that just feels great. The chamfered flats on the top and bottom make pivoting the blade in your hand a breeze.

Overall, a very cool looking, nimble, high-performance kitchen knife.

Product Specification
  • Blade Type:
  • Edge Length: 240mm
  • Spine Heel: 3.65mm
  • Spine Mid: 3.05mm
  • Spine Tip (20mm before): 1mm
  • Blade Height: 55mm
  • Weight: 237g
  • Cutting Edge Steel:
  • Steel class: Carbon
  • HRC: 62+/-
  • Blade Construction:
  • Blade Finish: Matte Polish
  • Grind:
  • Handle Construction:
  • Handle Materials: Charred Ironwood, Oak Dowel, Brass, Bronze Pin
  • Handedness: Ambidextrous

Blade type

Gyuto

牛刀

The Japanese take on the Western chef's knife, and the most versatile blade in a modern kitchen. A gyuto carries a long, gently curved edge — most often 210 to 270 mm — that allows both push cuts and a rocking motion, with a pointed tip for fine work and enough height at the heel to keep knuckles clear of the board. It handles proteins, vegetables, and herbs without complaint, which is why most cooks reach for it first.

Compared with a European chef's knife, the gyuto is usually thinner, harder, and lighter, ground to a finer edge that rewards good board technique and regular honing. That same thinness is the trade-off: the edge is less forgiving of bone, frozen food, and twisting cuts, and it asks for a little more care in maintenance in exchange for its keenness.

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Cutting edge steel

Damascus

Pattern-welded composite construction (term, not an alloy)

Typical HRC
Determined by core / outer steel
Corrosion class
Varies
Production
Pattern-welded
Origin
Global

"Damascus" is a construction technique, not a steel. Modern damascus billets are made by forge-welding alternating layers of two or more steels — typically a higher- and a lower-carbon partner, or a contrasting-nickel pair — and then folding, twisting, ladder-cutting, or otherwise manipulating the billet to expose the layer interfaces in a pattern. The visual interest comes from the etch, which preferentially attacks one of the two steels.

For a kitchen knife the relevant question is always: what is the cutting steel? Many premium Japanese damascus knives are *clad* damascus — a VG-10, SG2 or carbon core inside a multi-layer damascus jacket — in which case the patterning is decorative and the cutting metallurgy is the core. In *full* damascus knives (more common in custom Western work) the entire blade is pattern-welded, and the cutting steel is the harder of the two laminate components.

This is one of the points where a customer-facing entry needs to be honest: a beautiful damascus pattern is a craft achievement, but it does not on its own tell the buyer how the knife will cut. The core steel does that, and a good maker will list both.

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Blade construction

Damascus

Pattern-welded steel — multiple layers of different alloys forge-welded, then folded, twisted, ladder-cut, or otherwise manipulated to expose the layer interfaces in a visible pattern. The pattern is revealed by acid etching, which preferentially attacks one of the two steels in the laminate.

Damascus is a construction technique rather than a single steel. The cutting performance is determined by which steel forms the cutting edge — often a clad core in Japanese damascus knives, occasionally the harder of the two laminate steels in full-damascus Western work. A beautiful damascus pattern is a craft achievement; it does not on its own tell the buyer how the knife will cut. A good maker lists both the pattern and the core steel.

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Grind

Convex

A grind whose bevel bulges outward in a gentle curve from spine to edge, rather than running flat. That extra steel directly behind the edge makes a convex grind notably strong and resistant to chipping, while the curved geometry helps food release and lets the blade glide through dense ingredients with less wedging than a flat grind.

The strength comes at the cost of ultimate thinness and ease of maintenance. A convex edge has more metal behind it, so it is not quite as effortlessly keen as a thinly flat-ground edge, and it is harder to sharpen freehand — holding the curve takes a stropping technique or a deliberate hand rather than a single fixed angle. The reward is an exceptionally tough, smooth-cutting edge.

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Handle construction

Hidden Tang

A construction in which the tang runs into the handle but stays concealed inside it, rather than showing between two scales. A narrower tang — a full-length stick or a shorter projection — is set into a drilled or burned channel in a one-piece handle and secured with adhesive, a friction fit, or a threaded fitting drawn up against the blade. This is the traditional construction of Japanese wa-handles and many European hidden-tang knives.

The design puts the handle material in charge of the look and feel: a single piece of wood, horn, or composite — often with a ferrule or spacers at the front — is shaped into any cross-section the maker wants, from the classic octagonal and D-shaped wa profiles to fully rounded Western forms. With no steel showing along the grip, the handle can be slim and light, and is frequently made to be removed and replaced, with the balance sitting toward the blade.

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Shipping & Returns

Shipping

We process orders 5 days a week (Monday - Friday) and ship from our shop in Sydney, Australia. We ship with FedEx, UPS and DHL.

We are happy to offer free international shipping on a variety of orders depending on location and order value.

Free Shipping Regions and Minimum Order Values

For Australia and New Zealand the minimum is $500AUD. For the rest of the world it is approximately €1000EUR. The discount is applied automatically when you reach the minimum cart value at checkout.

Returns

If you're not entirely happy with your purchase, you can return it within 14 days of delivery for a refund. The item must be in its original condition with all original packaging.

  • Returns are accepted for 14 days
  • The customer is responsible for return shipping costs
  • A 15% restocking fee may be applied to change-of-mind returns
  • We do not accept returns on second-hand items for change of mind

Faulty or Damaged Items

You must notify us within 5 business days of receiving your order. Photographic evidence of damage is required. Once approved, Modern Cooking will cover return shipping costs.

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 premium reactive German and Swedish steels are susceptible to rust if not properly cared for. Keep the knife dry between uses and when storing for longer periods, wiping the blade with Tsubaki oil or another food-safe oil is a wise choice. A patina can be a beautiful personal feature on your knife and helps to stop rust forming.

Handle Care: For non-stabilised wooden handles, apply Tsubaki oil or another food-safe oil from time to time. Food-safe wax can be applied to both stabilised and non-stabilised wooden handles. Never apply hot wax or oil as you risk warping or damaging the handle.

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