Gyuto 250mm Wrought Iron Clad Apex Ultra - Kogatana Saya

This is such a unique and iconic design from Joel Black. The addition of the Kogatana makes this a very practical all in one package. The Kogatana is a great little knife for small detail tasks and forged in the same wrought iron clad Apex Ultra steel it’s not just a fancy bonus, it’s a practical and very sharp complimentary utility knife.

The Gyuto is substantially thick at the pinch point 4mm+, but it very quickly thins out to about 2mm and eventually tapers to just over 1mm before hitting a very fine needle like tip. Balanced perfectly with a comfortable blade hight around 50mm, nice thin bevels and hair-splitting sharp edge.

The finish on the blade is very beautiful. Wave like wrought iron with an almost Damascus layered pattern to it, treated with a hazy Kasumi on the bevels and reflective satin polish on the core Apex Ultra Steel. Above the bevels Joel has given the blade a contrast rich, mottled kurouchi finish.

It’s stunning blade and it will perform beautifully.

The saya and handle are made of bog oak with a simple silky smooth waxy finish. Subtle and classy with a touch of orange contrast twine on the Kogatana. Beautiful fit and finish all around, a very cool and iconic design that is practical and striking.