{"title":"Atelier Selection","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOur \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAtelier Selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a carefully curated range of high-performance kitchen knives crafted by respected artisan makers from around the world. Each knife is handmade using time-honoured techniques, premium materials, and steels chosen for their exceptional cutting performance, durability, and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLike our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/moderncooking.com\/en-au\/collections\/collectors-selection?filter.v.availability=1\u0026amp;sort_by=created-descending\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollectors Selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, every knife in this category reflects a commitment to craftsmanship and quality at the highest level. The key distinction lies in availability: the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAtelier Selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e focuses on knives that are produced in ongoing or repeatable small batches, offering greater continuity and the opportunity to return to a proven design. In contrast, the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollectors Selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is reserved for unique, often one-of-a-kind pieces that will not be reproduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThese are professional-grade kitchen tools, designed for serious home cooks and working chefs alike. Thoughtful geometry, refined grinds, and carefully tuned heat treatments deliver a cutting experience that is both highly efficient and deeply satisfying—knives that reward skill, invite daily use, and stand the test of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"yoshikane-skd-gyuto-210mm-with-mono-olive-wood-handle","title":"SKD Gyuto 210mm with Mono Olive Wood Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith SKD steel at the core these blades from Yoshikane Hamono are some of the most durable, high-performance knives around. 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 \u003cp\u003eWe have paired these amazing blades from Yoshikane Hamono with custom mono Olive wood handles that feature beautiful grain patterns a simplicity that pairs nicely with the nashiji pattern found on the blades cladding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshikane Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40894017044618,"sku":"MC-125-895","price":593.1,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/Yoshikane_Gyuto_210mm_SKD_-_Blade__95322.1636630539.1280.1280.jpg?v=1754647990"},{"product_id":"yoshikane-skd-gyuto-240mm-with-mono-olive-wood-handle","title":"SKD Gyuto 240mm with Mono Olive Wood Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith SKD steel at the core these blades from Yoshikane Hamono are some of the most durable, high-performance knives around. 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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 \u003cp\u003eWe have paired these amazing blades from Yoshikane Hamono with custom mono Olive wood handles that feature beautiful grain patterns a simplicity that pairs nicely with the nashiji pattern found on the blades cladding.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshikane Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40894017699978,"sku":"MC-125-896","price":625.54,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/Yoshikane_Gyuto_240mm_SKD_-_Choil_3__72761.1636628503.1280.1280.jpg?v=1754647979"},{"product_id":"yoshikane-skd-kiritsuke-240mm-with-mono-olive-wood-handle","title":"SKD Kiritsuke 240mm with Mono Olive Wood Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady to ship from the 28th of October\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith SKD steel at the core these blades from Yoshikane Hamono are some of the most durable, high-performance knives around. 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\n\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\n\u003cp\u003eWe have paired these amazing blades from Yoshikane Hamono with custom mono Olive wood handles that feature beautiful grain patterns a simplicity that pairs nicely with the nashiji pattern found on the blades cladding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshikane Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40894018125962,"sku":"MC-125-897","price":719.22,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/Yoshikane_Kiritsuke_240mm_SKD_-_Blade_1__87278.1636628775.1280.1280.jpg?v=1754647969"},{"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. 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":40894018486410,"sku":"MC-70-001","price":709.01,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/Yoshikane_X_Isasmedjan_Gyuto_210mm_SKD_-_Blade_2__59787.1636647684.1280.1280.jpg?v=1754647921"},{"product_id":"hado-knives-gyuto-210mm-junpaku-shirogami-one","title":"Gyuto 210mm Junpaku Shirogami #1","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eForged in Sakai, Japan by master blacksmith Yoshikazu Tanaka, the core steel on this HADO Junpaku Gyuto 210mm is Hitachi Metals Yasuki Specialty Steel (YSS) Shirogami one, which is one of the purest YSS carbon steels and the closest to tamahagane steel. The steel can be a challenge for some blacksmiths, but in the hands Yoshikazu-san you can be assured that the result is a beautifully hard, yet tough edge that will become wonderfully sharp.\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 knife features a San Mai or 3-layer construction with the Shirogami steel protected by a soft stainless-steel jacket. Ground and sharpened by HADO knives’ Tadataka Maruyama, the spine thickness is consistent up until the primary bevel, which then tapers very quickly towards the tip giving the knife a very stable feel. A wide bevel, flat ground knife, these blades are super sharp and thin behind the edge. Pressing your fingernail against the edge you will notice a little flex, demonstrating just how thin and sharp these knives are.\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\"\u003eTadataka-San has done an amazing job in terms of fit and finish and each knife features a beautifully polished and rounded spine and artfully ground, angular choil. A blend of textures on the face of the blade help to highlight the three layer San Mai construction and emphasise the stunning cladding line.\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\"\u003eMoving back to the handle we find a stunning two tone oak urushi handle with matte finish natural urushi lacquer on the top and bottom of the octagonal shaped, hidden tang handle and a very classy high polish red urushi on the sides. The shape of the handle is a very traditional Japanese octagonal shape and feels very comfortable in the hand.\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 is a very classy knife featuring amazing fit and finish, world class grind and a beautiful, tasteful design. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hado Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41014988669066,"sku":"1000106","price":658.91,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/files\/HADOJunpakuGyuto210mmShirogami1-142.jpg?v=1754647244"},{"product_id":"hado-knives-gyuto-240mm-junpaku-shirogami-one","title":"Gyuto 240mm Junpaku Shirogami #1","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eForged in Sakai, Japan by master blacksmith Yoshikazu Tanaka, the core steel on this HADO Junpaku Gyuto 240mm is Hitachi Metals Yasuki Specialty Steel (YSS) Shirogami one, which is one of the purest YSS carbon steels and the closest to tamahagane steel. The steel can be a challenge for some blacksmiths, but in the hands Yoshikazu-san you can be assured that the result is a beautifully hard, yet tough edge that will become wonderfully sharp.\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 knife features a San Mai or 3-layer construction with the Shirogami steel protected by a soft stainless-steel jacket. Ground and sharpened by HADO knives’ Tadataka Maruyama, the spine thickness is consistent up until the primary bevel, which then tapers very quickly towards the tip giving the knife a very stable feel. A wide bevel, flat ground knife, these blades are super sharp and thin behind the edge. Pressing your fingernail against the edge you will notice a little flex, demonstrating just how thin and sharp these knives are.\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\"\u003eTadataka-San has done an amazing job in terms of fit and finish and each knife features a beautifully polished and rounded spine and artfully ground, angular choil. A blend of textures on the face of the blade help to highlight the three layer San Mai construction and emphasise the stunning cladding line.\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\"\u003eMoving back to the handle we find a stunning two tone oak urushi handle with matte finish natural urushi lacquer on the top and bottom of the octagonal shaped, hidden tang handle and a very classy high polish red urushi on the sides. The shape of the handle is a very traditional Japanese octagonal shape and feels very comfortable in the hand.\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 is a very classy knife featuring amazing fit and finish, world class grind and a beautiful, tasteful design. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hado Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41109934768266,"sku":"1000107","price":796.07,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/files\/HADOJunpakuGyuto240mmShirogami1-102.jpg?v=1754647141"},{"product_id":"hado-knives-santoku-180mm-junpaku-shirogami-1","title":"Santoku 180mm Junpaku Shirogami #1","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eForged in Sakai, Japan by master blacksmith Yoshikazu Tanaka, the core steel on this HADO Junpaku Santoku 180mm is Hitachi Metals Yasuki Specialty Steel (YSS) Shirogami one, which is one of the purest YSS carbon steels and the closest to tamahagane steel. The steel can be a challenge for some blacksmiths, but in the hands Yoshikazu-san you can be assured that the result is a beautifully hard, yet tough edge that will become wonderfully sharp.\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 knife features a San Mai or 3-layer construction with the Shirogami steel protected by a soft stainless-steel jacket. Ground and sharpened by HADO knives’ Tadataka Maruyama, the spine thickness is consistent up until the primary bevel, which then tapers very quickly towards the tip giving the knife a very stable feel. A wide bevel, flat ground knife, these blades are super sharp and thin behind the edge. Pressing your fingernail against the edge you will notice a little flex, demonstrating just how thin and sharp these knives are.\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\"\u003eTadataka-San has done an amazing job in terms of fit and finish and each knife features a beautifully polished and rounded spine and artfully ground, angular choil. A blend of textures on the face of the blade help to highlight the three layer San Mai construction and emphasise the stunning cladding line.\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\"\u003eMoving back to the handle we find a stunning two tone oak urushi handle with matte finish natural urushi lacquer on the top and bottom of the octagonal shaped, hidden tang handle and a very classy high polish red urushi on the sides. The shape of the handle is a very traditional Japanese octagonal shape and feels very comfortable in the hand.\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 is a very classy knife featuring amazing fit and finish, world class grind and a beautiful, tasteful design. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hado Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41112686329994,"sku":"1000105","price":585.43,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/files\/HADOJunpakuSantoku180mmShirogami1-37.jpg?v=1754647123"},{"product_id":"hado-knives-petty-150mm-junpaku-shirogami-1","title":"Petty 150mm Junpaku Shirogami #1","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eForged in Sakai, Japan by master blacksmith Yoshikazu Tanaka, the core steel on this HADO Junpaku Petty 150mm is Hitachi Metals Yasuki Specialty Steel (YSS) Shirogami one, which is one of the purest YSS carbon steels and the closest to tamahagane steel. The steel can be a challenge for some blacksmiths, but in the hands Yoshikazu-san you can be assured that the result is a beautifully hard, yet tough edge that will become wonderfully sharp.\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 knife features a San Mai or 3-layer construction with the Shirogami steel protected by a soft stainless-steel jacket. Ground and sharpened by HADO knives’ Tadataka Maruyama, the spine thickness is consistent up until the primary bevel, which then tapers very quickly towards the tip giving the knife a very stable feel. A wide bevel, flat ground knife, these blades are super sharp and thin behind the edge. Pressing your fingernail against the edge you will notice a little flex, demonstrating just how thin and sharp these knives are.\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\"\u003eTadataka-San has done an amazing job in terms of fit and finish and each knife features a beautifully polished and rounded spine and artfully ground, angular choil. A blend of textures on the face of the blade help to highlight the three layer San Mai construction and emphasise the stunning cladding line.\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\"\u003eMoving back to the handle we find a stunning two tone oak urushi handle with matte finish natural urushi lacquer on the top and bottom of the octagonal shaped, hidden tang handle and a very classy high polish red urushi on the sides. The shape of the handle is a very traditional Japanese octagonal shape and feels very comfortable in the hand.\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 is a very classy knife featuring amazing fit and finish, world class grind and a beautiful, tasteful design. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hado Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41112737742986,"sku":"1000104","price":553.57,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/files\/HADOJunpakuPetty150mmShirogami1-16.jpg?v=1754647103"},{"product_id":"bunka-180mm-sumi-shirogami-2","title":"Bunka 170mm Sumi Shirogami #2","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eForged in Sakai, Japan by master blacksmith Yoshikazu Tanaka, the core steel on this HADO Sumi Bunka 180mm is Hitachi Metals Yasuki Specialty Steel (YSS) Shirogami Two. The steel takes a fantastically sharp edge and is easy to maintain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe knife features a San Mai or 3-layer construction with the Shirogami steel protected by an iron cladding. Ground and sharpened by HADO knives’ Tadataka Maruyama, the spine thickness is consistent up until the primary bevel, which then tapers very quickly towards the tip giving the knife a very stable feel. A wide bevel, flat ground knife, these blades are super sharp and thin behind the edge. Pressing your fingernail against the edge you will notice a little flex, demonstrating just how thin and sharp these knives are.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTadataka-San has done an amazing job in terms of fit and finish and each knife features a beautifully polished and rounded spine and artfully ground, angular choil. A blend of textures on the face of the blade help to highlight the three-layer San Mai construction. 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The steel takes a fantastically sharp edge and is easy to maintain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe knife features a San Mai or 3-layer construction with the Shirogami steel protected by an iron cladding. Ground and sharpened by HADO knives’ Tadataka Maruyama, the spine thickness is consistent up until the primary bevel, which then tapers very quickly towards the tip giving the knife a very stable feel. A wide bevel, flat ground knife, these blades are super sharp and thin behind the edge. Pressing your fingernail against the edge you will notice a little flex, demonstrating just how thin and sharp these knives are.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTadataka-San has done an amazing job in terms of fit and finish and each knife features a beautifully polished and rounded spine and artfully ground, angular choil. A blend of textures on the face of the blade help to highlight the three-layer San Mai construction. Beautiful, dark black Kurouchi drifts into a misty Kasumi before hitting the satiny mirror polished edge band. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA traditional octagonal shaped, hidden tang handle, with a luxurious feeling, natural wax finish pairs beautifully with the stunning, yet rustic blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a very classy knife featuring amazing fit and finish, world class grind and a beautiful, tasteful design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hado Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43534293270793,"sku":"1000094","price":494.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/files\/HADOSumiGyuto210mmShirogami2-14.jpg?v=1754646798"},{"product_id":"gyuto-240mm-sumi-shirogami-2","title":"Gyuto 240mm Sumi Shirogami #2","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eForged in Sakai, Japan by master blacksmith Yoshikazu Tanaka, the core steel on this HADO Sumi Gyuto 240mm is Hitachi Metals Yasuki Specialty Steel (YSS) Shirogami Two. The steel takes a fantastically sharp edge and is easy to maintain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe knife features a San Mai or 3-layer construction with the Shirogami steel protected by a iron cladding. Ground and sharpened by HADO knives’ Tadataka Maruyama, the spine thickness is consistent up until the primary bevel, which then tapers very quickly towards the tip giving the knife a very stable feel. A wide bevel, flat ground knife, these blades are super sharp and thin behind the edge. Pressing your fingernail against the edge you will notice a little flex, demonstrating just how thin and sharp these knives are.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTadataka-San has done an amazing job in terms of fit and finish and each knife features a beautifully polished and rounded spine and artfully ground, angular choil. A blend of textures on the face of the blade help to highlight the three-layer San Mai construction. Beautiful, dark black Kurouchi drifts into a misty Kasumi before hitting the satiny mirror polished edge band. \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\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA traditional octagonal shaped, hidden tang handle, with a luxurious feeling, natural wax finish pairs beautifully with the stunning, yet rustic blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a very classy knife featuring amazing fit and finish, world class grind and a beautiful, tasteful design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hado Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43534332264713,"sku":"1000095","price":571.3,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/files\/HADOSumiGyuto240mmShirogami2-2.jpg?v=1754646777"},{"product_id":"yoshikane-hamono-sujihiki-240mm-nashiji-shirogami-2-with-mono-rosewood-handle","title":"Sujihiki 240mm Nashiji Shirogami #2 with Mono Rosewood Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith Shirogami 2 steel at the core this Sujihiki from Yoshikane Hamono is able to take a beautifully sharp edge perfect for the slicing tasks that it is made for. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very classic sujihiki profile here with a slight taper and a beautifully thin and sharp edge. The 240mm blade length is perfect for most use cases, like carving roasts, portioning fish or slicing terrines. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClad in stainless steel to protect the shirogami core and finished with a classic Yoshikane nashiji or pear skin finish we think its a lovely looking blade and we have paired these beautiful blades with a mono steel rosewood handle. The Yoshikane kitchen knives are some of the best value and best quality knives around, if you are looking for a sujihiki slicer we with you will be very satisfied with this lovely hand forged option from Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshikane Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43733979627785,"sku":"MC-125-898","price":594.26,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/Sujihijiki240mmNashijiShirogami2Rosewood.jpg?v=1754644923"},{"product_id":"classic-honyaki-spicy-white","title":"Classic Honyaki Spicy White","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHonyaki kitchen knives are forged using a technique most similar to that used in the forging of Japanese katana. The technique was developed to improve the strength and sharpness of the swords. Honyaki are forged from high carbon steels using a variable hardening technique that involves the application of a special clay to the spine of the blade before it is quenched. This process leaves the blade with a soft, resilient spine, a hamon (or temper line), and hard, sharp edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHonyaki kitchen knives are highly sort after by collectors and enthusiasts due to the exceptional beauty of the hamon and because of the high level of skill required to produce these knives. Even the most talented of blacksmith will have up to 30% of their blades fail. It is for this reason that we are only able to produce the Birch and Bevel Honyaki Gyuto series in the smallest of quantities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur Honyaki Gyuto's are forged with a tapered spine and ground Walkschliff, a grinding technique that is done by hand and requires a huge amount of skill. The Walkschliff grind is characterized by the thickest part of the blade being situated bellow the spine. So, the spine is thinner than the overall blade. This oval shape provides a high level of stability, improved cutting performance and an extremely thin and finely ground cutting edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Birch \u0026 Bevel","offers":[{"title":"230mm \/ Masur Birch","offer_id":43797711192329,"sku":"MC-74-586","price":1900.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm \/ Masur Birch","offer_id":43797711225097,"sku":"MC-74-587","price":1900.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"230mm \/ Bog Oak","offer_id":57113252856073,"sku":null,"price":1900.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm \/ Bog Oak","offer_id":57113252888841,"sku":null,"price":1900.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/files\/Honyaki26C3-14.jpg?v=1754644820"},{"product_id":"gyuto-warikomi-by-bjorn-birgersson","title":"Gyuto Warikomi Forged By Björn Birgersson","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; caret-color: #222222; color: #222222; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0px; caret-color: #222222; color: #222222; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; text-align: center;\"\u003eA slimline Gyuto designed to take full advantage of the incredible slicing capabilities of Björn's signature, ultra thin hollow grind. With an incredibly hard 66+ HRC core the edge is not only thin, but also able to be incredibly sharp. Björn has perfected the hardening process to give us an ultra hard and yet incredibly tough edge that will peel through produce like its not even there.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; caret-color: #222222; color: #222222; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0px; caret-color: #222222; color: #222222; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; caret-color: #222222; color: #222222; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0px; caret-color: #222222; color: #222222; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; text-align: center;\"\u003eThis lovely sharp cutting core is packaged up in a mild steel cladding, which is forged warikomi style. Giving you an incredibly sharp and resilient blade that is very thin, perfectly balanced and a joy to use on almost any task.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; caret-color: #222222; color: #222222; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0px; caret-color: #222222; color: #222222; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; caret-color: #222222; color: #222222; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0px; caret-color: #222222; color: #222222; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; text-align: center;\"\u003eWe chose this slimline santoku tipped profile to take full advantage of the signature Birgersson Blade features.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MCX","offers":[{"title":"230mm","offer_id":55995243331849,"sku":"MCXBBWG230","price":883.06,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"250mm","offer_id":55996505751817,"sku":"MCXBBWG250","price":932.58,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/GyutoSL-3.jpg?v=1754644409"},{"product_id":"kobunka-135mm-junpaku-shirogami-1","title":"KoBunka 135mm Junpaku Shirogami #1","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eForged in Sakai, Japan by master blacksmith Yoshikazu Tanaka, the core steel on this HADO Junpaku KoBunka 135mm is Hitachi Metals Yasuki Specialty Steel (YSS) Shirogami one, which is one of the purest YSS carbon steels and the closest to tamahagane steel. The steel can be a challenge for some blacksmiths, but in the hands Yoshikazu-san you can be assured that the result is a beautifully hard, yet tough edge that will become wonderfully sharp.\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 knife features a San Mai or 3-layer construction with the Shirogami steel protected by a soft stainless-steel jacket. Ground and sharpened by HADO knives’ Tadataka Maruyama, the spine thickness is consistent up until the primary bevel, which then tapers very quickly towards the tip giving the knife a very stable feel. A wide bevel, flat ground knife, these blades are super sharp and thin behind the edge. Pressing your fingernail against the edge you will notice a little flex, demonstrating just how thin and sharp these knives are.\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\"\u003eTadataka-San has done an amazing job in terms of fit and finish and each knife features a beautifully polished and rounded spine and artfully ground, angular choil. A blend of textures on the face of the blade help to highlight the three layer San Mai construction and emphasise the stunning cladding line.\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\"\u003eMoving back to the handle we find a stunning two tone oak urushi handle with matte finish natural urushi lacquer on the top and bottom of the octagonal shaped, hidden tang handle and a very classy high polish red urushi on the sides. The shape of the handle is a very traditional Japanese octagonal shape and feels very comfortable in the hand.\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 is a very classy knife featuring amazing fit and finish, world class grind and a beautiful, tasteful design. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hado Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44503704076553,"sku":"1000110","price":565.82,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/files\/HADOJunpakuKoBunka135mmShirogami1-64.jpg?v=1754643558"},{"product_id":"kobunka-135mm-sumi-shirogami-2","title":"KoBunka 135mm Sumi Shirogami #2","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eForged in Sakai, Japan by master blacksmith Yoshikazu Tanaka, the core steel on this HADO Sumi KoBunka 135mm is Hitachi Metals Yasuki Specialty Steel (YSS) Shirogami Two. The steel takes a fantastically sharp edge and is easy to maintain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe knife features a San Mai or 3-layer construction with the Shirogami steel protected by an iron cladding. Ground and sharpened by HADO knives’ Tadataka Maruyama, the spine thickness is consistent up until the primary bevel, which then tapers very quickly towards the tip giving the knife a very stable feel. A wide bevel, flat ground knife, these blades are super sharp and thin behind the edge. 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The 5-layer (Go Mai) construction offers a perfect balance of resilience and responsiveness, while the Brute de Forge finish, matte polish, and acid-etched patina reveal a raw, dramatic beauty that speaks to its hand-forged origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"1397\" class=\"\"\u003eExceptionally refined bevels create a blade that moves through food with minimal resistance, delivering a cutting experience that is clean, efficient, and deeply satisfying. Designed for those who demand both form and function, the full-tang handle construction ensures exceptional strength and balance. The stunning combination of Poplar Burl and G10 scales — carefully contoured and hand-finished — offers an ergonomic grip and a visual elegance that elevates the experience of every use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1674\" class=\"\"\u003eThe SilverLine Bunka forms part of a limited series, with each batch featuring unique handle materials. 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The blade design is complemented by signature Hardent Knives elements, including a distinctive choil and a reimagined ergonomic handle. The refined handle design offers enhanced grip comfort and control, even during extended prep sessions, while the fully tapered full tang provides superior balance and weight distribution, contributing to the knife’s responsive and agile feel in hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern Cooking provided Timo Verschuren with Australian ringed gidgee timber for the handle, a choice that enhances both durability and visual appeal. This dense, tough wood not only provides a stunning aesthetic but also ensures the handle will stand up to the rigors of daily kitchen use. Designed as an all-purpose knife, it excels in a variety of tasks, making it an ideal choice for professionals and home cooks alike. 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Wide, hybrid convex bevels flow cleanly into a razor-keen edge—clearly legible in both choil and edge views—promoting excellent food release and smooth, controlled cutting across a wide range of ingredients. The Apex Ultra core steel is known for its exceptional edge stability, fine grain structure, and sharpening responsiveness, allowing the blade to take extreme sharpness while remaining composed and durable in demanding use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCompleting the knife is the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRokaku Hanmaru Birch \u0026amp; Bevel handle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, shaped for balance and control and finished in Masur birch with complementary Micarta, G10, and brass details. In hand, the proportions feel deliberate and neutral, reinforcing the blade’s composed, work-focused character. This one-of-a-kind, limited-edition knife presents as quietly confident—defined by clarity of geometry, disciplined material choices, and performance that is evident both on the board and in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCladding note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe visible alloy banding within the X8Ni9 cladding results from subtle compositional and thermal variations introduced during forging and diffusion bonding. These bands are not decorative treatments but a natural outcome of the material and process, revealed through controlled etching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy X8Ni9 cladding\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eX8Ni9 was selected for its functional contribution rather than visual excess. Its toughness and corrosion resistance support the Apex Ultra core, while the nickel diffusion barrier ensures long-term structural stability and a clean metallurgical transition. The resulting surface—layered, subdued, and technically expressive—reflects the construction of the blade rather than masking it, aligning with our preference for materials that earn their aesthetics through performance and process.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Birch \u0026 Bevel","offers":[{"title":"Masur Birch \/ 250mm","offer_id":57113277071625,"sku":"MC-74-583","price":950.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Masur Birch \/ 230mm","offer_id":57113277104393,"sku":"MC-74-584","price":950.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bog Oak \/ 250mm","offer_id":57113277137161,"sku":"MC-74-585","price":950.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bog Oak \/ 230mm","offer_id":57113277169929,"sku":"MC-74-586","price":950.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/files\/Gyuto250mmX9Ni9_Ni_ApexUltraLimitedEdition0003_edd7448a-3c4e-4221-b37c-ac94b55c7537.jpg?v=1766099142"}],"url":"https:\/\/moderncooking.com\/en-se\/collections\/atelier-selection.oembed","provider":"moderncooking.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}