MCX Gyuto SanMai Kasumi By Simon Krichbaum
The latest MCX collaboration series comes from Simon Krichbaum, an Austrian bladesmith. Simon trained under artisan bladesmith Martin Huber. His work is inspired by local Austrian artists like Benjamin Kamon, along with traditional Japanese methods and naturally his former master. The result is a combination of contemporary design, and technique, with the subtle beauty that can only be achieved by polishing knives on whetstones. Aggressive tapered geometry, beautiful, hazy Kasumi polish and consistent stone ready bevels.
When we began the discussion with Simon about what an MCX Krichbaum series would look like we wanted to give the knife a unique profile that would set it apart from previous MCX series. However, it needed to be a knife that also embraced the design aesthetics of Simon's typical work.
The blade we settled on features a slight santoku tip with an aggressive taper at the spine. Each blade is forged 100% by hand in Apex Ultra steel. The blades are finished on whetstones, which gives very consistent and easy to maintain convex bevels.
For the handles, I was lucky enough to be able to meet Simon at Martin Huber's shop in Austria and Simon and I found this lovely zebrano wood, which we paired with some beautiful Bog Oak that was borrowed from the Birch & Bevel handle stock. As is now standard with MCX we gave this series a Rokkaku Hanmaru shape, which Simon has given his own unique style to.
Simon has really impressed us with this batch, one of these is absolutely going to be staying in the Modern Cooking collection. We are sure you will enjoy them just as much.
Product Specification
Blade Type: Gyuto
Overall length:
Edge Length: 210mm | 240mm
Spine Heel: 4.58mm | 4.75mm
Spine Mid: 1.93mm | 1.92mm
Spine Tip (20mm before): 0.73mm | 0.84mm
Blade Height: 55.85mm | 60.25mm
Weight: 161g | 230g
Cutting Edge Steel: Apex Ultra
Stainless: No
HRC: 66
Blade Construction: 3 Layer (San Mai)
Blade Finish: Kasumi and Brute de Forge
Grind: Convex
Handle Construction: Hidden Tang
Handle Materials: Zebrano, Bóg Oak
Handedness: Ambidextrous
Saya, Hand Crafted Storage or Display Included: No
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
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Free Shipping Regions and Minimum Order Values
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For Australia and New Zealand the minimum is $500AUD for the rest of the world it is approximately €1000EUR. The discount is applied automatically when you reach the minimum cart value and will be applied at checkout. It is approximately a 5% discount :)
Returns
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Standard Returns (Change of Mind)
If you're not entirely happy with your purchase, you can return it within 14 days of delivery for a refund. The item must be in its original condition with all original packaging.
To start a return, please log into your customer account and process the request, or send us an email and we'll be happy to assist you. Please note that all returns are subject to our approval.
- Returns are accepted for 14 days.
- The customer is responsible for return shipping costs.
- A 15% restocking fee may be applied to returns for change of mind.
- We do not accept returns on second-hand items for change of mind.
What if my item is faulty or damaged?
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- You must notify us within 5 business days of receiving your order to be eligible for a return or replacement. All of our logistics partners provide insurance, but it's only valid if we are notified within this timeframe. Please inspect your order immediately upon receipt.
- You will need to provide photographic evidence of the damage.
- Once approved, Modern Cooking will cover the costs of return shipping.
After we receive the damaged goods, we will issue a full refund or send a replacement, whichever you prefer.
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What happens if I refuse to pay tariffs and duties?
When you place an international order with us, you are responsible for paying any tariffs and duties that your country's customs agency may charge. If you refuse to pay these fees and the package is returned to us, please be aware that we will deduct all shipping costs from your refund, including the original shipping to you and the return shipping back to us. Additionally, a 15% restocking fee may be applied to cover the costs associated with the return and processing of the item.
We strongly encourage you to understand your country's import regulations and be prepared for these potential fees before placing your order. This will help you avoid any unexpected charges and ensure a smooth delivery process.
Product Care:
Cleaning: Clean by hand with warm water. Avoid wetting the handle when possible.
Sharpening: We advise using whetstones to sharpen your knives and a honing rod or steel to maintain the burr between sharpening sessions.
Reactive Steels: Reactive steels like Aogami Super, Apex Ultra or one of the many premium reactive German and Swedish steels are susceptible to rust if not properly cared for. In this case we advise that you keep the knife dry between uses and when storing the knife for longer periods wiping the knife blade with Tsubaki oil or another food safe oil is a wise choice. This will not stop a patina forming on the blade, but it will stop rust. A patina can be a beautiful personal feature on your knife and helps to stop rust forming. So, dry your knife regularly between uses, store in a dry place and apply some Tsubaki oil from time to time when storing for long periods.
A reference guide to steel types
Handle Care: If you have a knife with a non-stabilised wooden handle, you can apply Tsubaki oil or another food safe oil to your handle from time to time. Food safe wax can be applied to both stabilised and no-stabilised wooden handles. Never apply hot wax or oil as you risk warping or damaging the handle.
