Gyuto 270mm Wrought Iron Clad 1.2419.05 "Organic Shimmer"

Antoine Kniemen does some of the most unique and beautiful work around, each piece more exceptional, more beautiful than the last. This stunning Gyuto features an incredible wrought iron cladding that evokes water flowing over glass on a summer’s day. Wrought iron has such a natural texture and pattern to it, which combined with the high gloss polish on the blade likely inspired the name, “Organic Shimmer”.

Performance wise, this is unquestionably an amazing cutting tool. Perfectly balanced with a delightfully light and nimble feel for such a large blade. An incredibly fine edge profile that is simply a perfectly subtle, almost flat curve starting at the heel and gradually increasing in radius towards the tip. The knife moves beautifully on the board, an absolute pleasure!

In detail this blade is an artfully assembled collection of premium materials and applied techniques that include a 1.2419.05 tungsten alloy core, clad in high gloss polished wrought iron, with a nickel shim and free hand forced patina. Convex ground, with a consistent distal taper that ends in a needle like tip.

Moving to the handle we have a stunning, one million eyes amboyna burl, which is dyed, and resin stabilized for durability. Finally, the handle is completed with Antoine’s signature name plate in polished brass and a matching bolster. If you’re not impressed, you’re not looking close enough this is an incredible piece of work.