Gyuto 235mm Performance Line Apex Ultra, Walnut & G10

This handcrafted Gyuto embodies the performance-driven philosophy at the centre of Modern Cooking’s design philosophy, brought to life through the skilled hands of Dutch bladesmith Jeroen Knippenberg. Every element of the knife—from its assertive profile to its material choices—reflects a deliberate focus on capability and control. The contemporary Gyuto silhouette is defined by a confident 59 mm blade height and a powerful 5 mm spine at the heel, tapering progressively to under 1 mm near the tip. This geometry provides rock-solid stability at the base while granting the fine tip remarkable agility for precision work. Forged in Apex Ultra mono-steel and finished in a clean satin polish, the blade conveys a sense of refined strength.

The cutting performance is shaped by a meticulously executed convex grind that balances durability, food release, and versatility. This grind allows the knife to excel across a wide variety of ingredients—dense roots, proteins, leafy greens—without feeling specialised or restrictive. The pronounced distal taper and thoughtful weight distribution (295 g) give the knife a dynamic yet planted presence on the board, offering feedback and authority without sacrificing speed. The design sits comfortably between categories: not excessively thin, not overly stout, but optimized for real-world kitchen work where consistency, flow, and adaptability matter most.

The handle continues this functional philosophy with a sculpted faceted form crafted from stabilised walnut and G10, offering warmth, grip security, and long-term resilience. Its geometry incorporates subtle ergonomic cues for indexing while remaining ambidextrous and comfortable for extended use. The hand-forged integral bolster creates a seamless transition into the blade, reinforcing the sense of unity and purpose in the design. As with all knives in this performance-focused series, every detail has been carefully refined—from steel hardness (65+ HRC) to the interplay of weight and balance—to produce a tool that feels robust, precise, and deeply capable. This Gyuto is crafted not merely to impress visually, but to perform brilliantly day after day in the hands of an engaged cook.