{"title":"MCx Hangler","description":"\u003cp\u003eTobias Hangler's signature Damasteel Apex Ultra construction. The MCx Hangler line.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hangler","title":"Gyuto 230mm Damasteel Clad Apex Ultra GoMai By Tobias Hangler \u0026 Erik Gulikson","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis exceptional handmade kitchen knife is a singular creation by metallurgist and blacksmith Tobias Hangler, featuring a design created in collaboration with the MCX Design studio and inspired by the Birch \u0026amp; Bevel pointed gyuto. The blade showcases a gentle sweeping radius edge, a pointed tip, and an ergonomic finger rest, ensuring both precision and comfort during use. The knife’s geometry is meticulously crafted with thin convex bevels and a gradual taper from 3.6mm to 1mm just before reaching a needle-like tip, optimizing cutting performance and control. Every element of this knife has been designed with both function and artistry in mind, making it a standout piece in the world of high-performance kitchen cutlery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAt the core of this blade lies ApexUltra steel, an advanced carbon steel developed in Europe through a collaboration between Tobias Hangler, Marco Guldimann, and Larrin Thomas. ApexUltra is renowned for its high purity, fine carbide distribution, and exceptional toughness, allowing it to achieve a hardness of up to 66 HRC while maintaining edge stability. This steel offers incredible edge retention and wear resistance, making it a top choice for professional and enthusiast chefs alike. The core is clad in Damasteel’s premium stainless Damascus steel, specifically their “Dense Twist” pattern. Produced in Sweden, Damasteel is a leader in powder metallurgy stainless Damascus, offering superior corrosion resistance, durability, and an intricate layered aesthetic. The marriage of ApexUltra’s cutting performance with the resilience and beauty of Damasteel creates a knife that is as durable as it is visually striking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBeyond its technical excellence, this knife is a testament to European craftsmanship and innovation in knife making. Both the ApexUltra core and Damasteel cladding are European-produced materials, underscoring the region’s leadership in metallurgy and cutlery refinement. The handle, designed by Tobias Hangler and Peter Buckwalter of the MCX design studio, features a faceted rokkaku hanmaru (hex-round) shape with a carved pattern on the side, ensuring a comfortable and secure grip. The lamination of the steel was assisted by Erik Gulikson of Gullikson Knives, further emphasizing the collaborative effort behind this rare and extraordinary blade. The combination of ApexUltra and Damasteel cladding has only been executed on a few occasions, making this knife truly one of a kind. With a perfect balance of performance, durability, and artistic expression, this knife represents the pinnacle of European knife-making expertise.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MCX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49081773883657,"sku":"MC-101-739","price":4456.56,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/files\/MCXHanglerXGullikson0039.jpg?v=1754640921"},{"product_id":"gyuto-230mm-damasteel-apex-ultra-by-tobias-hangler","title":"Gyuto 230mm Damasteel Apex Ultra By Tobias Hangler","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis knife represents the second generation of the MCX series developed in close collaboration between the MCX Design Studio and artisan blacksmith and metallurgist Tobias Hangler. It builds on the foundations of the first generation with refinements driven by real-world use, deeper material exploration, and an even clearer design language. The blade profile is a considered hybrid inspired by both the Japanese Gyuto and the European chef knife, blending the strengths of each into a form that feels immediately familiar yet distinctly modern. A gentle, continuous edge sweep—neither too flat nor overly bellied—creates an elegant, versatile board action that works intuitively across push, pull, and rocking cuts. The tapered spine and precise, pointed tip enhance balance and control, while the substantial 56 mm blade height adds confidence, practicality, and generous knuckle clearance. In hand, the knife carries a reassuring, well-judged weight that communicates stability without feeling cumbersome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe blade geometry takes full advantage of that height, allowing for an exceptional convex grind that defines this knife’s cutting performance. Sufficient thickness is retained at the top of the bevels to promote excellent food release and structural stability, before flowing seamlessly into a thin, fine, and razor-sharp edge. From heel to tip, the geometry is delicately blended to maintain consistency and predictability, ensuring the knife performs effortlessly across a wide range of tasks. Dense root vegetables, fine herbs, and delicate proteins are all handled with the same sense of control and ease, resulting in a cutting experience that feels refined, versatile, and deeply satisfying for both professional and passionate home cooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAt its core, the blade combines two of Europe’s most respected edge-tool steels: Apex Ultra and Damasteel. The Apex Ultra core delivers an edge that is exceptionally hard yet impressively tough, capable of taking an ultra-fine, highly durable edge at approximately 66 HRC. This is protected by Damasteel cladding, whose corrosion resistance and striking damascus pattern provide both functional resilience and visual depth. Forged upright, the blade reveals a distinctive eye-like pattern on its face—affectionately dubbed the “Eye of Sauron”—a singular signature that underscores the knife’s character. The custom handle, developed by the MCX Design Studio, mirrors the hybrid philosophy of the blade. Inspired by the faceted Japanese Rokaku Hanmaru for precise indexing and paired with the swell and taper of a classic western coke-bottle profile, it offers comfort and control in both pinch and hammer grips. Executed in GripX, Desert Ironwood, and nickel silver, this second-generation design reflects Tobias Hangler’s exceptional craftsmanship and metallurgical expertise, making the MCX series something truly special.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MCX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56768639762697,"sku":"MC-101-714","price":5115.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/files\/Gyuto230mmDamasteelApexUltraMCXHangler0027.jpg?v=1769054863"}],"url":"https:\/\/moderncooking.com\/en-bg\/collections\/mcx-hangler.oembed","provider":"moderncooking.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}