{"title":"Jonas Johnsson","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor Jonas Johnsson, forging kitchen knives is meditative work. He talks about the practice in terms of joy, the quiet satisfaction of making something beautiful that also performs, and that orientation runs visibly through Isasmedjan's output. Drawing on both Japanese tradition and the legacy of western bladesmiths, Jonas has built one of the broadest construction vocabularies in contemporary European bladesmithing — moving fluently between differentially hardened Honyaki, wrought iron San Mai and Go Mai, stainless clad composites, Damascus and Damasteel cladding, and the demanding discipline of mizu honyaki mirror polish, all worked through his own forge in Kyrkhult, southern Sweden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe steel choices are equally wide. Jonas is a strong supporter of locally produced Swedish steels — 26C3 \"Spicy White\", RWL34 and Damasteel — alongside Apex Ultra, traditional Japanese carbons such as Aogami and Shirogami, and a broad range of other premium options sourced from around the world. His handle work is just as distinctive as his blade work: he is widely recognised for his stacked birchbark handles, often built from birchbark he harvests himself from the woods around his workshop, and paired with bog oak, oosik, eucalyptus burl, or hardwoods such as Macassar ebony, ziricote and Tasmanian blackwood, finished with brass, stainless or German silver fittings. The brand name Isasmedjan translates roughly as Hill Forge, after the Isabackarna — the Ice Hills — region around Kyrkhult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA signature detail rewards close looking. Owners of an Isasmedjan knife may find hand-engraved runes on the reverse side of the blade, typically spelling Isa Smedjan itself, a small mark that ties each piece to its maker and its forge. Beyond the solo work, Jonas is a founding member of the Birch \u0026amp; Bevel brand and a regular contributor to Modern Cooking's MCx Design Studio. His Honyaki forging has paired with master sharpener Naohito Myojin on a celebrated series in 26C3 \"Spicy White\"; his collaborations with Benjamin Kamon have moved through other construction types and steels; and the Krichbaum × Johnsson MCx release pairs his work with Austrian bladesmith Simon Krichbaum in Damasteel \"Björkmans Twist\". For Modern Cooking, Isasmedjan represents a particularly Nordic expression of the values we hold — material integrity, considered geometry, and the kind of refined restraint that only emerges from a maker working at his own pace.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"isasmedjan-gyuto-240mm-honyaki-26c3-spicy-white","title":"Gyuto 240mm Honyaki 26c3 \"Spicy White\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn Isasmedjan Honyaki blade is certainly something special. Jonas Johnson sees Honyaki as the highest of artforms. His Honayki blades are simple and elegant with an absolute focus on traditional Japanese technique and absolute premium fit and finish.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis blade features one of the most perfect Japanese Gyuto profiles I’ve seen. By “Gyuto” I mean to separate this knife from any of the Western chef knife profiles. It has the typical Gyuto flat section that gradually curves towards the tip. The blade has a lovely cutting action, very enjoyable.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnlike a classic Sakai Honyaki, this blade has a significant distal taper and at only 1.8mm at the spine mid-point and as little as 1.3mm an inch before the tip I would place this blade in the laser territory when compared to other Honyaki blades.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUn-questionably some of the cleanest craftsmanship around. Perfectly rounded and polished spine and choil, no unsightly gaps where the tang inserts into the handle. Just a very clean piece of work.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpeaking of the handle, WOW! It may be a simply Japanese Wa profile, but Jonas has really found some lovely materials for this one. A combination red exotic Amboyna burl and a deep blue turquois spacer make for a stunning combination. The faceting is perfect, and the glassy matte finish feels amazing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClassic Honyaki wave hamon, perfect balance, fit and finish, beautiful handle materials and amazing cutting performance. This knife is firmly in heirloom territory.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Isasmedjan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40894010228874,"sku":"MC-38-449","price":1301.96,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/Gyuto_240mm_Honyaki_with_Stabilised_Amboyna_Burl_and_Turquoise_Wa_Handle_-_Blade_1__53253.1626419943.1280.1280.jpg?v=1754648465"},{"product_id":"isasmedjan-gyuto-210mm-honyaki-26c3-spicy-white","title":"Gyuto 210mm Honyaki 26c3 \"Spicy White\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eSwedish blacksmith Jonas Johnson AKA Isasmedjan is developing a reputation as a maker of some of the best Honyaki blades outside of Japan. Although an Isasmedjan Honyaki will take a more Swedish character with regard to style, fit and finish, profile and cutting performance is equal with those found in Sakai.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis 210mm Gyuto from Jonas’s forge in the Isabackarna (Ice Hills) region of Swedan is stunning. Forged in 26c3 “spicy white” steel and hardened to a solid 64-65 HRC. The blade is nice and thin behind the edge, features a steady distal taper from 3.2mm down to 1.3mm and a Gyuto profile that feels very comfortable and provides a nice cutting action.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLike the larger 240mm Gyuto we received in this batch from Jonas, this knife features a custom octagonal wa handle in Amboyna burl and Turquoise truestone. Beautiful to behold and very comfortable in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFit and finish is next level on all of Jonas’s knives and this is no exception. A lovely Honyaki blade, if you feel that you can sense the temptation in my tone you are not mistaken. These are very nice knives, and they will make someone very happy!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Isasmedjan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40894010261642,"sku":"MC-38-451","price":1060.66,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/Gyuto_210mm_Honyaki_with_Stabilised_Amboyna_Burl_and_Turquoise_Wa_Handle_-_Blade_4__22517.1626429374.1280.1280.jpg?v=1754648457"},{"product_id":"isasmedjan-sujihiki-270mm-wrought-iron-clad-birchbark-handle","title":"Sujihiki 270mm Wrought Iron Clad - Birch Bark Handle","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"efm92\" data-offset-key=\"bph28-0-0\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"bph28-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"bph28-0-0\"\u003eIn the spring Jonas Johnsson heads out to his local forest to harvest Birch bark for his Rokkaku Hanmaru handles. He then must dry the bark over several months before he can begin crafting his handles from it. He could buy pre-made blocks but collecting his own allows him to pick and choose the pieces as he glues the different red, brown, and yellow hued layers together. It also adds an authentic and personal touch to his work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"efm92\" data-offset-key=\"ei43o-0-0\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"ei43o-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"ei43o-0-0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"efm92\" data-offset-key=\"191nh-0-0\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"191nh-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"191nh-0-0\"\u003eThe result is an array of contrasting layers and a beautifully original handle to accompany his hand forged blades. Each Birch bark handle is finished with a set of stainless endcaps, fastened with a brass threaded rivet. Little details like peening, hammer marks, left in the end caps are a classy touch on what is already a unique and stylish handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"efm92\" data-offset-key=\"9q1s-0-0\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"9q1s-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"9q1s-0-0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"efm92\" data-offset-key=\"9c9rh-0-0\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"9c9rh-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"9c9rh-0-0\"\u003eExtending from this amazing piece of craftsmanship is an equally beautiful hand forged 270mm wrought iron clad Sujihiki with a 26c3 carbon steel core. Jonas gives his San mai blades loads of contrast making for a very stylish look. The rustic wrought iron cladding, which is full of inclusions, is finished with a smooth matte, satin polish. Finally, the core steel has a forced patina, which creates another layer of contrast in the black edge band.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"efm92\" data-offset-key=\"dg0to-0-0\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"dg0to-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"dg0to-0-0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"efm92\" data-offset-key=\"c89ua-0-0\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"c89ua-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"c89ua-0-0\"\u003eThe quality of the blade also shines through in its cutting performance. A razor-sharp and thin edge and an average blade thickness that sits around 2mm makes for a very enjoyable slicing experience. A classy piece of work from Jonas “Isasmedjan” Johnsson.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Isasmedjan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40894015766666,"sku":"MC-38-514","price":1125.73,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/Isasmedjan_Sujihiki_270mm_wrought_iron_clad_Birchbark_handle_-_Blade__75051.1634214784.1280.1280.jpg?v=1754648176"},{"product_id":"isasmedjan-gyuto-240mm-26c3-dammy-clad-full-tang-integral-handle-with-saya","title":"Gyuto 240mm 26c3 Dammy Clad - Full Tang Integral Handle with Saya","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"bofap\" data-offset-key=\"9gkjd-0-0\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"bofap\" data-offset-key=\"ce2ea-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"ce2ea-0-0\"\u003eThis one is something special, Damascus clad 26c3 core with a forged integral, full tang handle. Perfectly balance for a pinch, the integral handle is very comfortable in the hand and although the knife has a very rustic hand finished look, there are no rough edges.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"ce2ea-0-0\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"bofap\" data-offset-key=\"6dbqk-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"6dbqk-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"6dbqk-0-0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"bofap\" data-offset-key=\"anvpa-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"anvpa-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"anvpa-0-0\"\u003eAt 323g the knife has a good amount of heft to it and naturally the geometry is more in line with a workhorse than a laser. A little thicker at the spine than a typical Isasmedjan Honyaki or San Mai, but still relatively thin behind the edge. A good cutter with a confident weight and a nice, tapered spine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"anvpa-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"anvpa-0-0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"bofap\" data-offset-key=\"2iiuj-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"2iiuj-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"2iiuj-0-0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"bofap\" data-offset-key=\"6jppu-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"6jppu-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"6jppu-0-0\"\u003eThe profile has a flat section extending about 30% the length of the blade before developing into a very subtle curve. The handle is angled down giving the knife a very powerful downstroke and taking advantage of that chunky spine thickness above the heel. Its a unique profile that is considerate of the tapered spine and allowing the user to take advantage of both the heavier, thicker heel and more tapered thinner tip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"bofap\" data-offset-key=\"abmj1-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"abmj1-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"abmj1-0-0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"bofap\" data-offset-key=\"84r25-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"84r25-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"84r25-0-0\"\u003eThe stabilised amboyna handles feels very comfortable, smooth, and luxurious. The brass pins are a nice touch that allows the beautiful amboyna burl to really shine. Completing the package is a stunning Saya carved from an amazing piece of Amboyna burl, full of rich red, black and brown hues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"84r25-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"84r25-0-0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"bofap\" data-offset-key=\"e4d89-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"e4d89-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"e4d89-0-0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"bofap\" data-offset-key=\"7fmk5-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"7fmk5-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"7fmk5-0-0\"\u003eStyling wise the handle and saya are a nice pairing with the stunning Damascus cladding and black, forced patina on the blade. Overall, a design that feels timeless and full of character. A true heirloom piece from our Swedish friend Jonas Johnsson.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Isasmedjan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40894016454794,"sku":"MC-38-515","price":1950.69,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/Gyuto_240mm_26c3_Dammy_Clad_Full_Tang_Integral_Handle_with_Saya_-_Blade__70318.1634210678.1280.1280.jpg?v=1754648162"},{"product_id":"isasmedjan-gyuto-230mm-honyaki-26c3-spicy-white","title":"Gyuto 230mm Honyaki 26c3 \"Spicy White\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn Isasmedjan Honyaki blade is certainly something special. Jonas Johnson sees Honyaki as the highest of artforms. His Honayki blades are simple and elegant with an absolute focus on traditional Japanese technique and absolute premium fit and finish.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis blade features one of the most perfect Japanese Gyuto profiles I’ve seen. By “Gyuto” I mean to separate this knife from any of the Western chef knife profiles. It has the typical Gyuto flat section that gradually curves towards the tip. The blade has a lovely cutting action, very enjoyable.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnlike a classic Sakai Honyaki, this blade has a significant distal taper and at only 1.8mm at the spine mid-point and as little as 1.3mm an inch before the tip I would place this blade in the laser territory when compared to other Honyaki blades.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUn-questionably some of the cleanest craftsmanship around. Perfectly rounded and polished spine and choil, no unsightly gaps where the tang inserts into the handle. Just a very clean piece of work.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpeaking of the handle, WOW! It may be a simply Japanese Wa profile, but Jonas has really found some lovely materials for this one. A combination of Amboyna burl and a deep blue turquois spacer make for a stunning combination. The faceting is perfect, and the glassy matte finish feels amazing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClassic Honyaki wave hamon, perfect balance, fit and finish, beautiful handle materials and amazing cutting performance. This knife is firmly in heirloom territory.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Isasmedjan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40894016618634,"sku":"MC-38-449-1","price":1247.97,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/Isasmedjan_Gyuto_230mm_Honyaki_with_Stabilised_Amboyna_Burl_and_Turquoise_Wa_Handle_-_Blade_37__94372.1638384451.1280.1280.jpg?v=1754648145"},{"product_id":"isasmedjan-gyuto-240mm-honyaki-26c3-spicy-white-full-tang-integral","title":"Gyuto 240mm Honyaki 26c3 Full Tang Integral","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIsasmedjan Gyuto 240mm Honyaki with full tang, integral, Tasmanian Blackwood handle. a stunning piece forged in 26c3 carbon steel. Isasmedjan Honayki blades are simple and elegant with an absolute focus on traditional Japanese technique and premium fit and finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade smith Jonas Johnsson has a unique style that both emphasises the natural beauty of the materials, while also focussing on performance. The blade features a very classic Gyuto profile with a decent flat section. A nice thin, tapered spine and perfectly convexed blade making for a very high-performance cutter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNicely weighted and perfectly balanced, this is easily one of the nicest Honyaki knives we have come across. A little sad to have to sell it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Isasmedjan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40894016749706,"sku":"MC-38-516","price":1680.68,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/Gyuto_240mm_Honyaki_with_Integral_Full_Tang_Tasmanian_Blackwood_Handle_-_Blade_10__32899.1634816700.1280.1280.jpg?v=1754648134"},{"product_id":"yoshikane-x-isasmedjan-skd-kiritsuke-240mm-with-custom-handle","title":"Yoshikane X Isasmedjan SKD Kiritsuke 240mm Custom Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis special edition Yoshikane X Isasmedjan Kiritsuke is a collaboration we setup with Jonas Johnsson aka Isasmedjan in Sweden. 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The SKD steel is hard, it’s very hard, we are talking 64HRC-65HRC meaning that these knives will take a very acute and razor-sharp edge and they will hold it for a long time. While SKD is not classed as a stainless steel,\u003c\/span\u003e with its high chromium content, it\u003cspan\u003e does have very decent stain resistance and superior \u003c\/span\u003ewear resistance and toughness than is found in most stainless steels. With a protective stainless cladding these blades offer a very nice combination of characteristics that both fans of stainless and reactive steel knives will appreciate.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe geometry on these blades is up there with some of the best you can hope to find in Japanese knives. Leaning in the direction of a workhorse geometry, at least as far as Japanese knives are concerned, the blade has a tapered spine that is 3.6mm above the heel of the blade and quickly thins out to around 2.5mm as it heads towards the tip. The profile is fairly flat and has a persistent shallow curve beginning about 30mm from the heel. The blade is thin behind the edge (0.5mm) resulting in a very sharp blade with a delightful cutting experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collaboration","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40894018420874,"sku":"MC-70-545","price":835.16,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/Yoshikane_X_Isasmedjan_Kiritsuke_240mm_SKD_-_Blade__25023.1636647287.1280.1280.jpg?v=1754647944"},{"product_id":"yoshikane-x-isasmedjan-skd-gyuto-240mm-custom-handle","title":"Yoshikane X Isasmedjan SKD Gyuto 240mm Custom Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis special edition Yoshikane X Isasmedjan Gyuto is a collaboration we setup with Jonas Johnsson aka Isasmedjan in Sweden. 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The SKD steel is hard, it’s very hard, we are talking 64HRC-65HRC meaning that these knives will take a very acute and razor-sharp edge and they will hold it for a long time. While SKD is not classed as a stainless steel,\u003c\/span\u003e with its high chromium content, it\u003cspan\u003e does have very decent stain resistance and superior \u003c\/span\u003ewear resistance and toughness than is found in most stainless steels. With a protective stainless cladding these blades offer a very nice combination of characteristics that both fans of stainless and reactive steel knives will appreciate.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe geometry on these blades is up there with some of the best you can hope to find in Japanese knives. Leaning in the direction of a workhorse geometry, at least as far as Japanese knives are concerned, the blade has a tapered spine that is 3.6mm above the heel of the blade and quickly thins out to around 2.5mm as it heads towards the tip. 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While SKD is not classed as a stainless steel,\u003c\/span\u003e with its high chromium content, it\u003cspan\u003e does have very decent stain resistance and superior \u003c\/span\u003ewear resistance and toughness than is found in most stainless steels. With a protective stainless cladding these blades offer a very nice combination of characteristics that both fans of stainless and reactive steel knives will appreciate.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe geometry on these blades is up there with some of the best you can hope to find in Japanese knives. Leaning in the direction of a workhorse geometry, at least as far as Japanese knives are concerned, the blade has a tapered spine that is 3.6mm above the heel of the blade and quickly thins out to around 2.5mm as it heads towards the tip. The profile is fairly flat and has a persistent shallow curve beginning about 30mm from the heel. 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This time we have another beautiful 230mm Honyaki blade with a very laser grind and a stunning Bog Oak, Carbonfibre and German silver handle.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis blade features Jonas's classic Gyuto profile, which is provides for a lovely cutting experience. The laser grind slides through produce very comfortably and feels lovely against the board.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnlike a classic Sakai Honyaki, this blade has a significant distal taper and at only 1.9mm at the spine mid-point and as little as 1mm an inch before the tip. Nicely convexed for those who worry about food release, a very clean grind all the way through.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUn-questionably some of the cleanest craftsmanship around. Perfectly rounded and polished spine and choil, no unsightly gaps where the tang inserts into the handle. Just a very clean piece of work.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs mentioned the handle features a very classy Bog Oak, carbonfibre and German silver combination, which is finished with Jonas's typical high standard of fit and finish. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClassic Honyaki wave hamon, perfect balance, fit and finish, beautiful handle materials and amazing cutting performance. As is always the case with Jonas's work I find myself attached to this one and I am sure it will make some lucky cook very happy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Isasmedjan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40894020452490,"sku":"MC-38-449-1-1","price":1247.97,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/Gyuto_230mm_Honyaki_26c3_Bog_Oak_Carbonfibre_and_Silver_-_Blade__59197.1639744057.1280.1280.jpg?v=1754647814"},{"product_id":"isasmedjan-gyuto-240mm-full-kasumi-integral-birchbark-brass","title":"Gyuto 240mm Full Kasumi Integral Birchbark \u0026 Brass","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome bladesmiths emphasise a focus on technical details, some are all about clean lines, others like to focus on technical geometry. While Jonas is certainly always focussed on performance, his work is all about heart and soul. Consider this, the knife featured here has taken approximately a year to produce. Starting in spring 2021 Jonas would have walked out into the local forests surrounding his forge and harvested the Birchbark used in the handle of this knife. He had to store and dry the bark over the summer and artfully select each layer of the handle you see pictured here. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, that’s only the beginning for a knife like this. Forged San Mai, the steel used for this blade has been pressed together, a sandwich of wrought iron and premium German tool steel forged welded together and then beaten, steel on steel, heat by heat, into the rough shape of a blade. The integral bolster willed into shape with the strike of the hammer. Grinding refines the overall shape of the blade before hours of work on whetstones polishing to produce the Kasumi (mist) finish. That’s a lot of love!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn Isasmedjan knife will grow on you. Rustic certainly doesn’t mean rough, fit and finish is superb. Rather than using the word rustic to describe these knives it would be better to say that they are full of character, charming, with endearing style and class.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs described, this knife features a full Kasumi polish, wrought iron cladding and a very tough, HRC 64+, 1.2419.05 steel core. The handle is a hand harvested birchbark, Rokaku Hanmaru, forged integral with a wrought iron endplate and brass pin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe profile is Jonas’s classic santoku tipped Gyuto with a decent flat section that gradually settles into a curve towards the tip. The santoku tip gives the knife rigidity, this is not a flexible blade. Stable, satisfyingly weighted, and well balanced. We are not talking workhorse grind though, the knife features a thin, sub 2mm average blade thickness. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall, a pleasure to work with on the cutting board.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBetween the beautiful birchbark handle and forged integral bolster, the satiny smooth kasumi polish and the artfully crafted performance profile and grind it’s hard to describe this piece as anything short of functional art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Isasmedjan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40894022189194,"sku":"MC-38-517","price":1629.98,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/Gyuto_240mm_Full_Kasumi_Integral_Birchbark_Brass_No.1_-_Blade_1__86743.1645800333.1280.1280.jpg?v=1754647522"},{"product_id":"isasmedjan-gyuto-240mm-gyuto-250mm-150mm-wrought-iron-clad-kasumi-san-mai-set","title":"Gyuto 250mm \u0026 150mm Wrought Iron Clad Kasumi San Mai Set","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"accordion--description\" class=\"accordion-content is-open\" aria-hidden=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn isasmedjan Gyuto and Petty set, both blades feature Jonas Johnsson’s classic santoku tipped profile with aggressive distal tapering and beautifully thin convex edge geometry. Lovely weight and balance tie the package together, making for a set that is simply a pleasure to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rough looking wrought iron cladding filled with black inclusions has been polished smooth and as it meets the core steel the satin Kasumi polish provides a beautiful contrast. The combination of textures across the wrought iron makes for a beautiful finish and in time the 1.2519 German tool steel will form a beautiful patina providing another contrasting element.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handles, made from a combination of beautiful Tasmanian blackwood, moose antler and mammoth ivory, are the perfect pairing for this ultimate set from Jonas Johnsson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Isasmedjan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40894022221962,"sku":"MC-38-518","price":2475.67,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/Isasmedjan_Gyuto_250mm_and_Petty_150mm_Set_with_Blackwood_Reindeer_Ferrule_and_Mammoth_Ivory_Spacer_-_Handle_10__51341.1646134788.1280.1280.jpg?v=1754647501"},{"product_id":"isasmedjan-gyuto-230mm-honyaki-26c3-black-ash-turquoise","title":"Gyuto 230mm Honyaki 26c3 Black Ash \u0026 Turquoise","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJonas Johnsson is a house favourite here at Modern Cooking. He is easily one of the most dedicated craftsmen we have come across. Each blade demonstrates a step towards perfection. This is especially true of his Honyaki blades which are a specialty and a passion for him.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere at Modern Cooking we see a lot of Jonas’s work and while the fit and finish on standard elements like the handle fit, smoothly ground spine and choil, balance and overall styling are essentially perfect, it’s the geometry that stands out. This is the area that seems to be constantly pushing the limits of perfection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA very high performance walkschliff, convex grind is key to the performance of this blade. The classic Gyuto profile with its super thin edge, quality flats and curves and the laser thin tapered spine result in \u003c\/span\u003ea high level of stability with an extremely thin and finely ground, razor sharp cutting edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack ash burl full of beautiful golden cats eyes, a blend of dark grey, deep blacks and even a small burgundy note, paired with a rich turquoise truestone spacer make up the classic octagonal wa handle on this blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother stunning work of function art from the forge of Honyaki Master Jonas Johnsson.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Isasmedjan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40894023598218,"sku":"MC-38-519","price":1247.97,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/Gyuto_230mm_Honyaki_26c3_Black_Ash_Turquoise_-_Blade__15515.1646920909.1280.1280.jpg?v=1754647423"},{"product_id":"gyuto-240mm-wrought-iron-san-mai-integral-birchbark-brass","title":"Gyuto 240mm Wrought Iron San Mai Integral Birchbark \u0026 Brass","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA full Kasumi polish wrought iron cladding and a very tough, HRC 64+, 1.2419.05 steel core. The handle is a hand harvested birchbark, Rokaku Hanmaru with forged integral, wrought iron endplate and brass pin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe profile is Jonas’s classic santoku tipped Gyuto with a decent flat section that gradually settles into a curve towards the tip. The santoku tip gives the knife rigidity, this is not a flexible blade. Stable, satisfyingly weighted, and well balanced. We are not talking workhorse grind though, the knife features a thin, sub 2mm average blade thickness.\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall, a pleasure to work with on the cutting board.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBetween the beautiful birchbark handle and forged integral bolster, the satiny smooth kasumi polish and the artfully crafted performance profile and grind it’s hard to describe this piece as anything short of functional art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Isasmedjan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40991010717834,"sku":"MC-38-520","price":1629.98,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/Gyuto240mmFullKasumiIntegralBirchbark_BrassNo.2-Profile1.jpg?v=1754647261"},{"product_id":"cleaver-225mm-x-105mm-honyaki-s-grind-birchbark-stainless","title":"Cleaver 225mm X 105mm Honyaki \"S\" Grind Birchbark \u0026 Stainless","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eForging cleavers, particularly Chinese cleavers is a huge challenge. With such a large piece of metal the potential for warping is quite high. Often the bladesmith will have to spend time to straighten and flatten the blade. With Honyaki, which are also inherently challenging to forge, this is even more challenging. So, suffice it to say that for Jonas to produce a clever of this size with such a thin, flat, and straight blade is very impressive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEqually impressive is the geometry of the blade which features a very thin, high performance “S” grind and incredible distal taper. Being a cleaver, the profile is predominantly flat, but does feature a slight curve towards the nose giving the knife some rock-ability. At around 425g the knife is also relatively light weight, yet substantial and satisfying in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTurning to the looks and what an amazing job Jonas has done. The birchbark Rokkaku Hanmaru handle has become a signature feature of Jonas’s work and for the first time Jonas has paired this blade with a custom, friction fit saya with beautiful birchbark inlays to match the handle. There is something about the rustic beauty of the birchbark that feels so right when paired with Jonas’s incredible honyaki blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOverall, this is a stunning piece of work from Jonas Johnsson aka isasmedjan. The blade feels incredible in the hand and on the board, an amazing heirloom piece from our Swedish Honyaki master.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Isasmedjan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43397932056841,"sku":"MC-38-521","price":2350.42,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/Cleaver225x105_S_grindHonyakiwithBirchBarkhandleandmatchingSaya-Blade1.jpg?v=1754647037"},{"product_id":"isasmedjan-chinese-cleaver-190mm-x-85mm-honyaki-135cr3","title":"Cleaver 190mm X 85mm Honyaki 135cr3","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt just feels great in your hand, the balance is perfect, the knife is light weight and nimble and the classic cleaver, stumpy handle is just the right size. This 190mm X 85mm Cleaver from isasmedjan such a simple and elegant piece of work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGround convex and super thin, with a nice taper. At the spine the knife travels from 3.5mm down to 1.8mm, but behind the edge that tapering converts to a hair-splitting edge at the nose of the blade. Suffice it to say the grind on this cleaver is very impressive and a joy to work with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn incredible piece of steel, full of beautiful alloy banding. Jonas has finished the blade in the Honyaki style with a beautiful wave pattern, a subtle touch of brute de forge and a near mirror polish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLetting nature speak for itself, the knife is paired with a simple octagonal stumpy handle made from an incredibly beautiful piece of stabilised black ash burl. There is something about Honyaki blades, the simplicity and subtle beauty that just looks stunning when paired with natural timbers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother stunning piece from Jonas Johnsson and if you are a fan of Chinese cleavers, you will certainly love this one, but if you haven't used one before and wanted to try one out, at just 190mm X 85mm, this is the perfect size to get you started.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Isasmedjan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43529194668297,"sku":"MC-38-522","price":1528.77,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/Cleaver190X85135cr3HonyakiAmboynaBurl-3.jpg?v=1754646911"},{"product_id":"isasmedjan-gyuto-240mm-honyaki-brute-de-forge-and-birch-bark","title":"Gyuto 240mm Honyaki - Brute de Forge and Birch Bark","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gyuto 240mm Honyaki - Brute de Forge with stacked birch bark is perhaps a little familiar as a similar piece was featured in Blade Magazine last year. The silky smooth mirror finish with the subtle touch of brute de forge above the Hamon is a very classy look. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerformance wise the blade features 64+HRC 26c3 \"Spicy White\" steel, Jonas's pointed Gyuto profile and very nicely finished walkschliff grind. For those unfamiliar with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/moderncooking.com\/blogs\/magazine\/forged-punched-drifted-kamon-knives-mono-steel-integral-the-walkschliff-grind\"\u003ewalkschliff its basically convex plus, we have written a little about it in a recent post.\u003c\/a\u003e Jonas has done an amazing job on these grinds and you will certainly find that they perform beautifully well on the board. Nice distal taper, super thin edge and delightfully balance result in one of the best made knives around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA signature stacked birch bark handle completes this heirloom piece from Jonas.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Isasmedjan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43530563944713,"sku":"MC-38-523","price":1384.75,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/Gyuto240mmHonyaki_BrutedeForgeandBirchBark-8.jpg?v=1754646859"},{"product_id":"isasmedjan-gyuto-230mm-honyaki-26c3","title":"Gyuto 230mm Honyaki 26C3","description":"\u003cp\u003eJonas's Wa handle Honyaki are some of the best blades around and it seems that from blade to blade they get better and better. This features one of the nicest grinds we have come across, a perfect walkschliff! The Hamon is popping nicely and the stunning black ash and turquoise handle is certainly is a nice paring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e A classic Gyuto profile on this one with 51.9mm blade height and decent flat extending 30% of the blade length before extending into a nice curve towards the tip. As mentioned the knife is ground walkschliff and super thin behind the edge. Nicely tapered and light in the hand this is very classy kitchen allrounder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo the handle and what a lovely piece of black ash, full of amazing eyes and dotted figure with a beautiful turquoise spacer. Overall, classy and elegant piece of work by Europes honyaki master!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Isasmedjan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43549896147209,"sku":"MC-38-524","price":1248.89,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/Gyuto240mmHonyaki26C3-43.jpg?v=1754646424"},{"product_id":"isasmedjan-gyuto-245mm-honyaki-c105-w1-integral","title":"Gyuto 245mm Honyaki C105-W1 Integral","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the most beautiful pieces of work to pass through our doors this year. A gorgeous mirror polished Honyaki Gyuto 245mm with forged integral bolster. Jonas finished this one off with an incredible dyed and stabilised redwood burl handle with black truestone inlays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is forged from W1 steel, a fairly rare steel. Water quenched with a beautiful Hamon. The profile is classic Gyuto with a subtle curve and santoku tip, approximately 53mm tall and 245mm long the blade balances nicely just forward of the integral bolster. The geometry is pretty laser with a fairly aggressive distal taper and super classy Walkschliff grind. Incredibly thin behind the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle features Jonas's tapered Rokkaku Hanmaru style handle, but boy is it stunning with the dark green hues and black and gold truestone. The combination is just beautiful!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Isasmedjan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43550903173385,"sku":"MC-38-525","price":1807.38,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/Gyuto250mmHonyakiC105-W2IntegralRedwoodBurl_BlackTruestone-40.jpg?v=1754646403"},{"product_id":"isasmedjan-gyuto-260mm-aogami-super-stainless-clad-san-mai","title":"Gyuto 260mm Aogami Super Stainless Clad San Mai","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA stunning piece of work from Jonas, forged in Aogami Super and clad in 1.4034 stainless steel. Aogami Super core, which is acid etched, and full of beautiful alloy banding. At the spine the knife features black kurouchi and deep forge mark followed by a beautiful reflective statin polish. The contrasting layers look absolutely superb!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe profile is a classic Gyuto style with a santoku tip. An edge profile that consists of a large flat section, slowly curving up towards the tip. Almost 4mm thick at the spine and aggressively tapered down to just above 1mm before hitting the paper-thin tip. It’s an incredible piece of geometry from Jonas and performs flawlessly on the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe stunning piece work on the blade extends back to a full tapered tang handle with dyed and stabilised redwood burl scales and stainless pins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis was a wildcard blade from Jonas, we played no roll in its design, he simple wanted to do something stainless clad and we are absolutely blown away by the results.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Isasmedjan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43556676960521,"sku":"MC-38-526","price":1627.47,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/Gyuto260mmStainlessCladSanMai-2.jpg?v=1754646258"},{"product_id":"gyuto-240mm-aogami-2-honyaki-integral-macassar-ebony","title":"Gyuto 240mm Aogami #2 Honyaki Integral \u0026 Macassar Ebony","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSomething a little different from Jonas Johnsson this time. A little while back we managed to import some Aogami #2 steel from Japan, which we immediately knew to send to Jonas. Aogami #2 is a great steel for Honyaki blades and so who is better suited than Jonas Johnsson, Europe’s preeminent Honyaki master.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe results are in, and this is one classy looking blade with incredible geometry to match. A thin laser geometry with a profile reminiscent of the Yoshikane SKD Gyuto. Walkschliff ground, this blade is going to feel like the Yoshikane on the board, but perform much better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA unique integral bolster with an ergonomic dimple, which transitions into the handle. The knife feels amazing in the hand, nimble, well balanced, just a very fine piece of work. The handle is made from a beautifully figured piece of Macassar ebony, which features an amazing array of red and brown hues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJonas has an amazing sense for the aesthetics, allowing this clean, highly polished blade to sit simply next to the stunning Macassar ebony. Nothing complicated, just a beautifully forged Honyaki blade with a stunning mirror polish and an incredible piece of timber. Both pieces treated as they should be and allowed to shine. A timeless piece, beautiful!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Isasmedjan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43594695672073,"sku":"MC-38-527","price":1556.91,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/Gyuto240mmHalf-IntegralAogamiHonyakiMacassarEbony-28.jpg?v=1754646004"},{"product_id":"isasmedjan-gytuo-235mm-wrought-iron-san-mai-ancient-oak-and-ebony","title":"Gytuo 235mm Wrought Iron San Mai Ancient Oak and Ziricote","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis one is a bit of a dark horse, a rustic and beautiful wrought iron clad blade with a kurouchi finish, which gradually drifts into a soft, hazy kasumi edge band. Paired with  ancient oak and ziricote, the result is stunning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 235mm Gyuto has a high carbon 1.2419.05 core, which has been hardened to 64-65 HRC. This thing is sharp, with a lovely distal taper and an all-rounder convex primary bevel. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nA challenge to capture with the camera, but the Ancient oak and ziricote both feature stunning figure and the ziricote has some lovely golden hues running through it.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Isasmedjan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43603566035209,"sku":"MC-38-528","price":1209.35,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/Gytuo235mmWroughtIronSanMaiAncientOakandEbony-8.jpg?v=1754645863"},{"product_id":"isasmedjan-gyuto-250mm-aogami-2-honyaki-integral-macassar-ebony","title":"Gyuto 250mm Aogami #2 Honyaki Integral \u0026 Macassar Ebony","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSomething a little different from Jonas Johnsson this time. A little while back we managed to import some Aogami #2 steel from Japan, which we immediately knew to send to Jonas. Aogami #2 is a great steel for Honyaki blades and so who is better suited than Jonas Johnsson, Europe’s preeminent Honyaki master.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe results are in, and this is one classy looking blade with incredible geometry to match. A thin laser geometry with a profile reminiscent of the Yoshikane SKD Gyuto. Walkschliff ground, this blade is going to feel like the Yoshikane on the board, but perform much better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA unique integral bolster with an ergonomic dimple, which transitions into the handle. The knife feels amazing in the hand, nimble, well balanced, just a very fine piece of work. The handle is made from a beautifully figured piece of Macassar ebony, which features an amazing array of red and brown hues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJonas has an amazing sense for the aesthetics, allowing this clean, highly polished blade to sit simply next to the stunning Macassar ebony. Nothing complicated, just a beautifully forged Honyaki blade with a stunning mirror polish and an incredible piece of timber. Both pieces treated as they should be and allowed to shine. A timeless piece, beautiful!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Isasmedjan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43609029607689,"sku":"MC-38-529","price":1618.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/Gyuto250mmHalf-IntegralAogamiHonyakiMacassarEbony-51.jpg?v=1754645770"},{"product_id":"mizuno-tanrenjo-x-jonas-johnsson-5-piece-honyaki-set","title":"Mizuno Tanrenjo X Jonas Johnsson 5 Piece Honyaki Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis custom collection has been produced as part of a collaboration between Modern Cooking, Mizuno Tanrenjo, and Jonas Johnsson. The collection was commissioned by a local European Michelin stared chef. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe set features custom handles and sayas produced in Sweden by Jonas Johnsson. As Europe’s preeminent honyaki master we wanted to put these two master craftsman together with the goal of producing a truly unique set of masterpieces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstablished in 1872, Mizuno Tanrenjo is one of Japan’s most prestigious workshops. Over 5 generations of Mizuno blacksmiths have trained with Japan’s best knife and sword smiths to establish a name that is considered one of the best around. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurrent master Jun Mizuno is a recognized master sword smith. His superior craftsmanship and extraordinary honyaki katana works have been recognized by two of Japan’s top Ichinomiyas (shrines) which have commissioned his katana as part of their permanent collections — an extraordinary accolade and recognition of Jun Mizuno's skill as a blacksmith. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese five culinary knives are forged in Shirogami #3 steel, steel known for its purity and traditionally used in the production of classic Japanese Honyaki. The set includes a 240mm Gyuto , a 240mm Deba, a 360mm Shinnomune, a 360mm K-Tip Yanagiba and a very impressive 540mm Magurokiri.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts a true honour to be working with such amazingly talented craftsmen and to be given the chance to produce such an amazing collection of knives. The knives are a stunning example of traditional craftsmanship, and they are surely a unique and historic set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION: New, never used (Modern Cooking Verified)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PRE-OWNED","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43701154709769,"sku":"MC-111-830","price":20632.23,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/DSC_1367.jpg?v=1754645167"},{"product_id":"isasmedjan-gyuto-270mm-full-mirror-polish-honyaki-c105-w1-integral-oosik-ebony","title":"Gyuto 270mm Full Mirror Polish Honyaki C105-W1 Integral Oosik \u0026 Ebony","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Gyuto 270mm forged in C105 or W1 steel, an amazingly thin and sharp blade with a high performance walkschliff grind and tapered spine. The hamon is an incredible subtle, hazy, wave pattern that streaks across the top of the blade and compliments the beautiful mirror polish perfectly. This is one of the finest honyaki blades we have had the privilege of seeing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA perfect mirror, to create such a thing means hours of work just for this one detail. From a blackened piece of steel covered in forging scale the blade must be profiled, and ground clean, the bevels and walkschliff cutting geometry must be applied, then finally the artisan works by hand, sanding and polishing until every scratch is blended and the steel becomes the beautiful mirror you see here. This is just part of the work that has gone into creating this masterpiece from artisan blacksmith Jonas Johnsson aka Isasmedjan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtending back from the forged integral bolster is an incredible, extraordinary Oosik and ebony handle. The blue, green and yellow hues of the speckled material are a striking, textural pairing with the smooth as silk mirror blade and the luxurious dark ebony spacer that traverses the middle of the handle provides a beautiful piece of contrast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a once in a year piece for Swedish artisan blacksmith Jonas Johnson, with hours of work invested in the forging and polishing of the blade, and incredibly rare and beautiful materials for the handle. A stunning center piece in any collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Isasmedjan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43809570226441,"sku":"MC-38-530","price":2929.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/Gyuto270mmFullPolishHonyakiIntegralC105withOosikGrip-61.jpg?v=1754644789"},{"product_id":"isasmedjan-gyuto-250mm-damascus-clad-apex-ultra-amboyna-brass-1","title":"Gyuto 250mm Rain Drop Damascus Clad Apex Ultra Amboyna \u0026 Brass","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThin and light in weight for a 250mm blade this one is a nimble and fine cutter with amazing looks. Top shelf, European Apex Ultra steel clad in Jonas’s inhouse forged raindrop Damascus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA classic Isasmedjan pointed gyuto profile, tall with a subtle santoku tip for stability. At the edge, the profile is relatively flat with a nice amount of curve, making for a beautiful push cut action and just enough rock. Convex ground with a super thin and sharp edge, this one slices and dices with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eContrast rich with an acid etched forced patina, the raindrop damascus cladding looks amazing paired with the stunning amboyna burl handle. Its eyes with eyes here and the brass bolster sets the whole package off beautifully. Another beautiful piece of work from house favourite Jonas Johnsson.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Isasmedjan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43811405922569,"sku":"MC-38-531","price":1865.98,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/Gyuto250mmDamascusCladApexUltraAmboyna_Brass-8.jpg?v=1754644775"},{"product_id":"cleaver-175mm-wrought-iron-clad-aogami-2-water-quenched","title":"Cleaver 175mm Wrought Iron Clad Aogami #2 Water Quenched","description":"\u003cp\u003eA nimble vegetable cleaver from Swedish blacksmith Jonas Johnsson with a tough, water quenched cutting edge in Aogami #2 steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCleavers always present a challenge to the bladesmith due to the broad surface area of the blade and the addition of water quenching makes this one something special. Water quenching gives the steel additional hardness but comes with higher risks than a typical oil quench, making this another example of why Jonas is such a talented craftsman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClad in wrought iron and with a forged integral bolster it is as though Jonas was showing off a little with this one. The blade is finished with a lovely mirror stone polish on the zero ground bevels. The result is a razor-sharp blade full of contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knife is fitted with an ebony stumpy octagonal grip. It feels balanced and ergonomic in the hand and has fine taper. Another beautiful piece of work from Jonas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Isasmedjan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44241751015689,"sku":"MC-38-532","price":1571.35,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/Cleaver175mmWroughtIronCladAogami2WaterQuenched-31.jpg?v=1754644306"},{"product_id":"gyuto-240mm-wrought-iron-apex-ultra-sanmai","title":"Gyuto 240mm Wrought Iron \u0026 Apex Ultra SanMai","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"not-in-quickbuy\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte cf\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA full Kasumi polish on this stunning wrought iron clad Gyuto. HRC 66+ Apex Ultra steel at the core. The handle is a beautiful stabilized Myrtle burl with a forged integral bolster.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe profile is Jonas’s classic santoku tipped Gyuto with a relatively low radius curve towards the tip. The santoku tip gives the knife rigidity, this is not a flexible blade. Stable, satisfyingly weighted, and well balanced. We are not talking workhorse grind though, the knife features a thin, sub 2mm average blade thickness with an absolutely laser tip.\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall, a pleasure to work with on the cutting board.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBetween the beautiful Myrtle burl handle and forged integral bolster, the satiny smooth kasumi polish and the artfully crafted performance profile and grind it’s hard to describe this piece as anything short of functional art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Isasmedjan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44336110010633,"sku":"MC-38-533","price":1669.56,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/Gyuto240mmWroughtIronCladApexUltra-31.jpg?v=1754644133"},{"product_id":"gyuto-240mm-stainless-clad-apex-ultra-kasumi","title":"Gyuto 240mm Stainless Clad Apex Ultra Kasumi","description":"\u003cp\u003eModern Cooking has a rich partnership with Jonas Johnsson, artisan blacksmith at Isasmedjan. Jonas is a founding partner of the Birch \u0026amp; Bevel brand and forges our SanMai and Honyaki blades. This relationship has resulted in some fantastic pieces over the years. With the various projects that we are working together on we often discuss future options for future additions like potential new lines for Birch \u0026amp; Bevel or unique concepts for the Modern Cooking \"Collectors Selection\". This stainless clad blade is the result of one of these discussions. Essentially, we wanted to develop a unique stainless clad blade for the Birch \u0026amp; Bevel brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA blade with an Apex Ultra Core and a stainless cladding with a hazy kasumi finish was suggested by Jonas and this is the result. The steel was laminated by Tobias Hangler, founder of Apex Ultra. It was shipped to Jonas in Sweden and this blade was forged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade features some beautiful, subtle contrast. A bushed brute de forge finish from the spine followed by a soft Shobudani suita Kasumi finish, a nickel layer separates the Apex Ultra Core and the 1.4116 stainless cladding. Its a low profile blade, about 50mm tall, with a gentle and shallow radius edge profile. The spine is tapered, but maintains a relatively ridged feel from heel to tip.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePared with a classic ebony and white buffalo handle and finished with hand engraved runic signature. Its a classy looking knife and we think it would make for a great daily driver in the professional kitchen or at home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Isasmedjan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44493947273481,"sku":"MC-38-534","price":1276.72,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/files\/Gyuto240mmStainlessCladApexUltra_Ebony_WhiteBuffaloHorn-63.jpg?v=1754643578"},{"product_id":"gyuto-240mm-wrought-iron-clad-1-2519-warikomi-integral","title":"Gyuto 240mm Wrought Iron Clad 1.2519 Warikomi Integral","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen you first cast eyes on one Jonas Johnsson’s blade there is a sense of age about them, as if they have been preloved. Of course, the knives are new and without fault, but you get the impression they are from another age. Antique, yet new, rustic, yet perfect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis blade has been forged Warikomi style, the result is similar to SanMai laminated steel, but arguable slightly more durable. Essentially, instead of forge welding a stack of steel in layers, the steel is split open into what some describe as a taco shape. The core steel, in this case 1.2519 tungsten alloyed German steel, is inserted into the taco, and forged closed. The benefits are like that found on Honyaki blades. A tough and hard cutting edge capable of becoming very sharp and a softer spine able to take a beating. Please don’t give your knives a beating ;)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe profile is Jonas’s classic santoku tipped Gyuto with a relatively flat radius curve towards the tip. The santoku tip gives the knife rigidity, this is not a flexible blade. Stable, satisfyingly weighted, and well balanced. An aggressively tapered spine gives the knife versatility and the razor-sharp edge is thin, sharp and tough.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis blade is finished with a stunning and unique Kasumi polish, with a black forced patina edge band. A forged integral bolster and hidden tang western grip in Thuya burl complete the package. This is heirloom craftsmanship at its best. Stunning work by Jonas Johnsson.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Isasmedjan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44519731495177,"sku":"MC-38-535","price":1767.77,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/files\/Gyuto240mmWroughtIronWarikomi1.2519-16.jpg?v=1754643471"},{"product_id":"gyuto-honyaki","title":"Gyuto 245mm Mizu Honyaki C105 Mirror, Tasmanian Blackwood \u0026 Ebony","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePossibly the most incredible Mizu Honyaki we have come across. Performance wise this is just stunning. The profile is a classic Japanese style Gyuto, but it’s just a perfect example and shows why this profile is so popular. The edge radius, a gentle swoop that results in a perfect action on the board. A fine and consistent taper and a precision walkschliff grind. This will be an absolute joy to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAesthetically it’s a masterpiece. Rich in contrast with a mirror polish so perfect that you can help but gaze at it in awe. The hamon is a hazy, misty thing of beauty, sitting like a cloud in a mirror polished sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCompleted with a simple and yet stunning Tasmanian Blackwood and Ebony handle. Such a complimentary pairing. The blackwood features am incredible figure full of rings and with a gentle golden hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eJonas Johnsson showing us why he is Europe’s honyaki king, simply beautiful!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Isasmedjan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44959974621449,"sku":"MC-38-536","price":2723.45,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/files\/Gyuto245mmMirrorHonyaki26c3.jpg?v=1754642433"},{"product_id":"isasmedjan-x-naohito-myojin-gyuto-235mm-integral-damasteel-1","title":"Isasmedjan X Naohito Myojin Gyuto 235mm Integral Damasteel","description":"\u003cp\u003eA first in many ways. This Gyuto 235mm is the only kitchen knife, to our knowledge, to be forged and ground by a Euro\/Japanese artisanal collaboration. It may also be the first Damasteel Gyuto to be worked on by a Japanese artisan. Finally, it's a very rare forged integral ground in Japan. For these reasons it’s an extremely unique piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blade was originally forged in Sweden by Jonas Johnsson and was then shipped to Japan and ground by the skilful knife sharpener Naohito Myojin. Finished in Sweden by Jonas who completed the handle and saya. The knife has since exhibited in the Damasteel chef invitational and was photographed by renowned photographer Jim Cooper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe knife is forged in Damasteel DS93x Dense twist stainless steel⁠, it features a very thin convex bevel and gently tapered geometry. The knife is not only beautiful, but it will perform seriously well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccented with Redwood lace burl, copper⁠ and black G10. The handle is shaped in Jonas's classic Rokkaku Hanmaru style with copper and G10 elements set between the stunning burl handle and incredible forged bolster. The blade is beautifully polished and features a lovely deep etch, giving the stainless Damascus a beautiful topographical texture to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRedwood lace burl used for the Saya and handle features a striking figure full red and brown hues and the Saya is fastened with copper pins. Overall, this is a high point for us as it represents the first of what we hope will be many unique collaborative pieces between our incumbent “Collectors Selection” artisans and new talent from Japan. It’s an honour to be able to bring you this exceptional work from two of the world’s finest artisans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProducing pieces like this represents a unique set of challenges, but the results are equally exceptional and beautiful. A special thank you to both Naohito Myojin and Jonas Johnsson for making this possible and trusting us to represent them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collaboration","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44989117792521,"sku":"MC-70-557","price":3954.39,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/files\/IsasmedjanXMyojinDamasteel2_03fd5b7a-dd75-4740-92ca-32fbca176f92.jpg?v=1754642413"},{"product_id":"bread-knife-280mm-damasteel-densetwist-eucalyptus-burl-brass","title":"Bread Knife 280mm Damasteel DenseTwist, Eucalyptus Burl \u0026 Brass","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForged from a 25x30 square bar of Damasteel DenseTwist high performance stainless Damascus to create a unique drawn out and distorted pattern. Jonas Johnsson of Isa Smedjan has forged this incredibly beautiful one of a kind bread knife, with hand ground serration. The blade will comfortably slice through thick crust artisanal breads in absolute style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle is made from a piece of incredibly eucalyptus burl, which was gifted to Modern Cooking by Essences Creations. A simply stunning piece of burl from the Australian bushland featuring rich golden hues and stunning figure. Jonas has shaped the handle in the classic Rokkaku Hanmaru shape and fitted a brass bolster with hammer texturing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a stunning combination, the incredibly beautiful Damasteel DenseTwist with its etched and polished finish, the unique profile with its half tanto style tip and the stunning, rare and unique eucalyptus burl handle come together wonderfully, creating an incredible one of kind heirloom piece. 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