{"title":"Simon Maillet","description":"\u003cp\u003eSimon Maillet came to knife making after many years as a professional chef, a path shared by a number of the most thoughtful contemporary makers. Born in France, he moved to England in 2017 and was soon drawn to Sheffield, the historic home of British steel working. The city's long association with cutlery and edge tools gave him both context and community for the practice he was building. Sheffield is where the workshop now sits, and where Simon has developed a quietly serious reputation, first among British chefs and now with a steadily growing international audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis philosophy is unambiguously pragmatic. The knives are tools first, intended to be used, sharpened, and maintained over long working lives rather than admired in a display case. Much of his approach draws on traditional Japanese methods: blades are ground on a water wheel and finished on whetstones, producing very flat and consistent bevels that respond predictably to maintenance. The aesthetic that results is elegant but minimal — clean profiles, restrained finishing, no unnecessary decoration. Beneath the surface, the work rests on a careful bedrock of process, the kind of detail that is hard to see but easy to feel in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor years Simon was something of a well-kept secret, with much of his work going quietly to British chefs through word of mouth. International collectors and cooks have since taken notice, and his knives now travel well beyond the UK. The combination of chef's-eye function, Sheffield setting, and Japanese-influenced grinding gives the work a clear identity that does not need ornament to make its case. We are proud to present Simon Maillet within the Modern Cooking Collectors Selection, where his refined restraint and tool-first discipline speak directly to the cooks and chefs at the centre of our audience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"simon-maillet-gyuto-230mm-c130-suminagashi-clad","title":"Gyuto 230mm C130 Suminagashi Clad","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA suminagashi clad C130 blade from Simon Maillet. With unpretentious, rustic looks, and premium fit and finish Simon remains focused on the beauty that lays within.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA premium C130 steel core, ground on water wheel for a consistent, easily maintainable flat primary bevel. Super thin behind the edge, the knife cuts beautifully. A classic santoku tipped gyuto profile with an edge geometry that feels great on the board. A subtle distal taper giving the blade versatility and lovely balanced feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAn ancient oak and G10 handle in Simon’s bespoke octagonal form with oversized ferule. 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Subtle and subdued beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePremium fit and finish remains the focus with a beauty that is more than just skin deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA pure steel with amazing edge qualities, the shirogami #2 steel blade is ground on a water wheel for a consistent, easily maintainable flat primary bevel. Super thin behind the edge, the knife cuts beautifully. A classic santoku tipped gyuto profile with an fine edge geometry that moves comfortable through produce without wedging or bruising. A subtle distal taper giving the blade versatility and lovely balanced feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAn ancient oak and G10 handle in Simon’s bespoke octagonal form with oversized ferule. It’s a very comfortable shape and a joy to have in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA beautifully well made knife and an amazing value with the custom made included saya made in Tulip wood, and black walnut. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simon Maillet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43554643804425,"sku":"MC-117-855","price":955.12,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/Gyuto240mmIronCladKurouchiKasumi-11.jpg?v=1754646292"},{"product_id":"simon-mailletgyuto-245mm-shirogami-1-wrought-iron-clad-ku-kasumi","title":"Gyuto 245mm Shirogami #1 Wrought Iron Clad Ku Kasumi","description":"\u003cp\u003eShirogami #1 clad in ancient wrought iron, finished with a rustic black kurouchi and a lovely hazy kasumi polish. Simon's forged geometry is very impressive, shallow flat ground bevels with the blade narrowing towards the spine for a improved cutting performance. Premium fit and finish remains the focus with a beauty that is more than just skin deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA pure steel with amazing edge qualities, the shirogami #1 steel blade is ground on a water wheel for a consistent, easily maintainable flat primary bevel. Super thin behind the edge, the knife cuts beautifully. A classic santoku tipped gyuto profile with an fine edge geometry that moves comfortable through produce without wedging or bruising. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn ancient oak and black buffalo handle in Simon’s bespoke octagonal form with oversized ferule completes the knife. Unique, and ergonomic with subtle blade focused beauty.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf your in the market for a new Gyuto Simon's work provides quality and cutting performance way above its price point and some very cool looks as well.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simon Maillet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43666899501321,"sku":"MC-117-856","price":988.7,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/Gyuto245mmSanMaiWroughtIronCladShiro1-12.jpg?v=1754645456"},{"product_id":"simon-maillet-sujihiki-270mm-suminagashi-clad-135cr3-core","title":"Sujihiki 270mm Suminagashi Clad 135Cr3 Ku Kasumi","description":"\u003cp\u003eSimon Maillet follows a very traditional Japanese approach when it comes to knife making. Implementing stone grinding wheels and bench stones in his fabrication process. Knives with beautifully consistent grinds, and classic Japanese finishes. So, it makes sense that his profiles should follow and this Damascus clad 135Cr3 core Sujihiki 270mm showcases the results of this process and highlights the passion and skill that Simon possesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very classic Japanese profile with 270mm by 40mm dimensions, aggressive distal taper, and a razor thin edge. This is a lovely Sujihiki guaranteed to make short work of any slicing or carving task.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClad in a subtle Damascus cladding and feature a beautiful combination rustic black kurouchi and a satiny smooth and hazy Kasumi polish the blade is stunning to behold. Paired with Simon’s unique take on the classic Japanese octagonal hidden tang handle, a very cool tapered grip with oversized ferrule constructed out of Elm Burl and Bog Oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is certainly a very beautiful addition to any kitchen and the ideal presentation piece for your dinner service.   \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simon Maillet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43667772571913,"sku":"MC-117-857","price":1019.97,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/Sujihiki240mmSuminagashiClad135Cr3-12.jpg?v=1754645441"},{"product_id":"simon-maillet-gyuto-305mm-135cr3-iron-clad","title":"Gyuto 305mm 135Cr3 Iron Clad KU Kasumi","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSimon Maillet is an incredible craftsman, continually impressing us with the cutting performance of his knives and his meticulous focus on geometry and finish. For those who don’t know his work, Simon is one of a handful of craftsmen in Europe who have adopted a traditional Japanese or perhaps hybrid Japanese\/European technique in their knife making production. Simon forges in his bevels with the hammer and then does final shaping and finishing on whetstones. The result is a knife that features very consistent and easy to maintain bevels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis monster 305mm Gyuto is incredibly thin at the edge with an ever so slight convexity to the bevels. A beautifully forged distal taper migrates from 4.5mm down to nearly 1mm giving the blade a lovely stable feeling and added versatility. The unique pointed Gyuto profile, almost a hybrid with a sujihiki slicer, feels amazing on the board. This kitchen knife will work fantastically well when it comes to push cuts and fine slicing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFitted with Simon’s unique octagonal handle, with oversized ferule. 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Forged in Shirogami #1 high carbon steel and clad in locally sourced (Sheffield, England) ancient wrought Iron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandles are Simon's simple, yet elegant octagonal design with oak and black buffalo horn on the Gyuto and brown bog oak and black bog oak on the Petty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simon Maillet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44241837555977,"sku":"MC-117-859","price":1371.98,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/Gyuto245mm_Petty130mmWroughtIronCladShirogamiOne-6.jpg?v=1754644290"},{"product_id":"gyuto-240mm-full-tang-shirogami-iron-clad-kasumi","title":"Gyuto 240mm Full Tang Shirogami Iron Clad Kasumi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA first from Simon Maillet, its a full tang Gyuto, but as is the case with everything that Simon produces its a simple, elegant knife with a focus on the details that count. Details like stone finished bevels that are even and easy to maintain, a thin tapered profile with a cutting edge that is tailored for a professional push cut.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA humble design with high class fit and finish. Simon even considers balance and weight and gives this full tang knife a tapered tang. The simple handle is not without style, finished in light brown oak and black carbon fiber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElements like black Kurouchi on the blade and a satin kasumi polish on the blade pair beautifully with the handle and complete this unique, first of its kind knife from French bladesmith Simon Maillet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simon Maillet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44356699422985,"sku":"MC-117-860","price":973.84,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/files\/Gyuto240mmFullTangShirogamiIronCladKasumi-2.jpg?v=1754644035"},{"product_id":"gyuto-230mm-sanmai-shirogami-1-full-tang","title":"Gyuto 230mm SanMai Shirogami #1 Full Tang","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s hard not to love Simon Maillet’s work, minimalist, clean and with a focus on simple yet premium materials, great performance and tidy fit and finish. 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