{"title":"Konstantinos Noulis","description":"\u003cp\u003eKonstantinos Noulis works from Bristol, in the southwest of England, where he founded Nouko Knives as a bladesmith, designer and quietly committed teacher of the craft. His route into knifemaking was shaped by family, food and the simple pleasure of cooking, and the workshop he now runs grew out of that same domestic instinct. Alongside making, he has built a practice around education, sharing process and technique with others who want to understand how a kitchen knife is actually built. The combination gives his work an unusually clear-eyed sense of what a knife is for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis knives are built to feel robust and balanced in the hand, with a sturdiness that suits long sessions at the board rather than display alone. Konstantinos draws on well-regarded, performance-oriented steels and pairs them with handle materials chosen for stability and feel. The geometry is finely judged for clean release and edge stability, while the fit and finish remain considered rather than ornamental. Each piece is shaped with the user in mind, which is consistent with a maker who spends as much time explaining process as he does forging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat distinguishes Nouko Knives is that sense of a maker building tools he expects to be used. The aesthetic is composed and restrained, the construction honest, and the priorities ordered around how the knife performs in a working kitchen. There is a craft-revival quality to the practice, the kind of slow, methodical work that local features in Bristol have documented as part of a broader return to artisan trades. For Modern Cooking, Konstantinos represents the considered end of contemporary British knifemaking: maker-led, performance-first and built to give pleasure over many years of cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gyuto-225mm-stainless-gomai-as","title":"Gyuto 225mm Stainless GoMai AS","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAogami Super at the core and a stainless cladding this knife represents workhorse at its best. Thick spined for stability, rigidity, and durability, with a thin and sharp edge. Konstantinos Noulis of Nouko knives really knows what he is doing and has done a beautiful job forging this 225mm Gyuto. Satisfying weight and balance, paired with an undeniably high-performance edge profile. We are confident that this will be a very decent kitchen all-rounder, perfect for daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe house forged GoMai steel features a nickel silver diffusion barrier between the core Aogami Super Steel and the stainless cladding, which makes for a striking contrast effect against the black etched core steel. Above the bevels you will find unique, black Kurouchi finish that balances out the look and gives the knife a beautiful authentic look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe handle, which is made from English Elm and features a stunning figure is paired with a museum fit copper bolster. It’s a beautiful combination and the handle, shaped in Konstantinos’s signature western style is very comfortable in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Konstantinos Noulis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44563267059977,"sku":"MC-98-692","price":924.24,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/files\/Gyuto225mmStainlessGoMaiAS7920.jpg?v=1754643192"},{"product_id":"gyuto-230mm-copper-etched-wrought-sanmai-sheffcut-core","title":"Gyuto 230mm Copper Etched Wrought SanMai SheffCut Core","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe first contribution from UK bladesmith Konstantinos Noulis. This incredible Gyuto 230mm knife features a tall K-Tip profile. The blade features a subtle distal tapering, with a ridged spine that makes it perfect for working through tougher materials like root vegetables. The edge is nice and thin, it's not a delicate edge, but its thin enough to ensure a balance between great cutting performance and durability at the same time. Well balanced and satisfyingly weighted. At the core we find premium SheffCut steel, which is essentially 26C3 with added \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNiobium for improved wear resistance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade features a unique and iconic copper etched wrought iron cladding. The etching significantly improved the wear resistance of the wrought iron and creates a beautiful high contrast look on the blade. Pared with copper and ironwood, this is a stunning piece from Konstantinos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Modern Cooking we pride ourselves on curating some of the best work from around the world. High performance and quality craftsmanship always come first. Some of the highlights in terms of quality on this blade are the of course the geometry and forging quality of the blade, but also an heirloom fit on the copper bolster and the beautifully ergonomic shaping of the handle itself. Konstantinos is a very talented craftsman and we are thrilled to have him join our Collectors Selection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Konstantinos Noulis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44563269058825,"sku":"MC-98-693","price":1851.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/files\/UntitledSession7893.jpg?v=1754643176"},{"product_id":"gyuto-250mm-stainless-cladding-super-blue-core","title":"Gyuto 250mm Stainless Cladding \u0026 Super Blue Core","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith an iconic combination of finishes this stainless clad Aogami Super blade from Konstantinos Noulis is as iconic as it is a pleasure to use. A black Kurouchi finish graduates into a unique cross hatch finish before the exposed, polished, stainless-steel cladding meets the core. There is a lot going on, but it looks great. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom a performance perspective this knife has a sensational cutting profile, thin convex cutting edge, and a ridged, subtly tapered spine. This is great knife for everyday use. It easily gets through veggie prep and will happily handle proteins. The textured upper bevel also really helps with food release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransitioning to the western style handle we have a museum fit stainless bolster with a beautiful and tasteful walnut for the main body of the grip. The finger rest work very well for when pinch gripping the blade and feels perfectly placed when taking the handle fully in hand. A unique, ergonomic design that is a pleasure to use. The knife is well balance and beautifully crafted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Konstantinos Noulis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44579224453385,"sku":"MC-98-694","price":924.24,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/files\/Gyuto250mmStainlessCladding_SuperBlueCore.jpg?v=1754643103"},{"product_id":"gyuto-260mm-copper-etched-wrought-sanmai-sheffcut-core","title":"Gyuto 260mm Copper Etched Wrought SanMai SheffCut Core","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn incredible Gyuto 260mm knife features a tall K-Tip profile. The blade features a subtle distal tapering, with a ridged spine that makes it perfect for working through tougher materials like root vegetables. The edge is nice and thin, it's not a delicate edge, but its thin enough to ensure a balance between great cutting performance and durability at the same time. Well balanced and satisfyingly weighted. At the core we find premium SheffCut steel, which is essentially 26C3 with added \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNiobium for improved wear resistance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe blade features a unique and iconic copper etched wrought iron cladding. The etching significantly improved the wear resistance of the wrought iron and creates a beautiful high contrast look on the blade. Pared with copper and ironwood, this is a stunning piece from Konstantinos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAt Modern Cooking we pride ourselves on curating some of the best work from around the world. High performance and quality craftsmanship always come first. Some of the highlights in terms of quality on this blade are the of course the geometry and forging quality of the blade, but also an heirloom fit on the copper bolster and the beautifully ergonomic shaping of the handle itself. Konstantinos is a very talented craftsman and we are thrilled to have him join our Collectors Selection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Konstantinos Noulis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44579230646537,"sku":"MC-98-695","price":1851.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/files\/Gyuto260mmCopperEtchedWroughtSanMaiSheffCutCore.jpg?v=1754643089"},{"product_id":"gyuto-230mm-multi-layered-nickel-cladding-sheffcut-core","title":"Gyuto 230mm Multi Layered Nickel Cladding SheffCut Core","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA beautiful workhorse, thin behind the edge to prevent wedging and splitting and yet ridged and tough at the spine. Subtly tapered and ground convex for great cutting performance. This blade is a root vegetables nightmare and will absolutely cruise through large batches of vegetable prep. The knife will also comfortably deal with proteins without tearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA kind of rare release from Konstantinos, this knife features his low layer nickel Damascus cladding or as he calls it “multilayered cladding”. Etched for contrast and with a nickel diffusion layer, it’s a beautiful design. The Sheffcut core is a steel based on the Swedish 26c3 and is a low alloyed carbon steel with a great reputation for sharpness, toughness, and easy maintainability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe knife features a Nouko Knives signature hidden tang western handle with stainless bolster and a body shaped in Ironwood. It’s a very classy design that feels satisfying in the hand regardless of your grip. The bolster features a museum fit and like every element on the knife it is crafted thoughtfully and with care. Beautiful work from this Sheffield based artisan craftsman.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Konstantinos Noulis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44579235004681,"sku":"MC-98-696","price":1967.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/files\/Gyuto260mmCopperEtchedWroughtSanMaiSheffCutCore_f6706991-86bf-4613-8d90-6e0dce23d1e7.jpg?v=1754643075"},{"product_id":"gyuto-250mm-multi-layered-nickel-cladding-sheffcut-core","title":"Gyuto 250mm Multi Layered Nickel Cladding SheffCut Core","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA beautiful workhorse, thin behind the edge to prevent wedging and splitting and yet ridged and tough at the spine. Subtly tapered and ground convex for great cutting performance. This blade is root vegetables nightmare and will absolutely cruise through large batches of vegetable prep. The knife will also comfortably deal with proteins without tearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA kind of rare release from Konstantinos, this knife features his low layer nickel Damascus cladding or as he calls it “multilayered cladding”. Etched for contrast and with a nickel diffusion layer, it’s a beautiful design. The Sheffcut core is a steel based on the Swedish 26c3 and is a low alloyed carbon steel with a great reputation for sharpness, toughness, and easy maintainability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe knife features a Nouko Knives signature hidden tang western handle with stainless bolster and a body shaped in Ironwood. 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