{"product_id":"gyuto-240mm-damasteel-bjorkmans-twist-gen-1","title":"Gyuto 240mm Damasteel Björkmans Twist by Johnsson × Krichbaum — Ed 01","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe first edition of the MCx Johnsson × Krichbaum line is a 240mm gyuto made jointly by Jonas Johnsson and Simon Krichbaum. Jonas forged and heat-treated the blade before it moved to Simon for grinding, finishing and etching, bringing two distinct workshops into the making of one knife. This fully allocated edition established the collaboration through a shared interest in modern metallurgy, natural materials and clean, functional design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is forged from Damasteel in the Björkmans Twist pattern, acid etched to bring definition to its tightly turning lines and finished with contrasting satin-polished surfaces. At 240mm long and 56.6mm high at the heel, it has the reach and board presence of a substantial all-purpose gyuto. Its fine convex bevels form a full-height Walkschliff, carrying controlled strength through the upper blade before becoming exceptionally thin behind the cutting edge. An aggressive distal taper—from 5mm at the heel to 2.24mm at the midpoint and 1.08mm near the tip—steadily reduces resistance and gives the forward section greater precision. This is an all-rounder geometry suited to broad preparation, long slicing work and controlled use of the fine tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hidden-tang takedown handle combines stacked birch bark with stainless steel bolsters in a rokkaku hanmaru form. Its softened facetted top section provides clear orientation without pronounced corners, while the compressed birch bark gives the handle warmth, grip and natural variation. The mechanical takedown construction allows the handle to be removed for cleaning, maintenance or future servicing. At 208g and 373mm overall, the finished knife remains substantial without carrying unnecessary weight in the handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe etched Björkmans Twist, stacked birch bark and polished stainless fittings bring the two workshops together in a composition that moves naturally between organic texture and precise construction. Jonas’s steel work and handle making remain visible alongside Simon’s high performance geometry and finishing, but the knife reads as one complete design. Edition 01 is fully allocated and retained here as the beginning of the MCx Johnsson × Krichbaum archive. Follow the line to see where the collaboration goes next.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MCx","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57132438356233,"sku":null,"price":16110.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/files\/KrichbaumxJohnssonEdition010172.jpg?v=1787206410","url":"https:\/\/moderncooking.com\/en-hk\/products\/gyuto-240mm-damasteel-bjorkmans-twist-gen-1","provider":"moderncooking.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}