Gyuto 230mm Honyaki 26c3 Black Ash & Turquoise
Jonas 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.
Here 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.
A 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 a high level of stability with an extremely thin and finely ground, razor sharp cutting edge.
Black 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.
Another stunning work of function art from the forge of Honyaki Master Jonas Johnsson.
Product Specification
Blade Type: Gyuto
Edge Length: 230mm
Spine Heel: 2.98mm
Spine Mid: 1.7mm
Spine Tip (20mm before): 1.1mm
Blade Height: 54.75mm
Weight:
Cutting Edge Steel: 26C3
Stainless: No
HRC: 64+
Blade Construction: Honyaki
Blade Finish: Matte Polish
Grind: Convex
Handle Construction: Hidden Tang
Handle Materials: Black Ash and Turquoise
Handedness: Ambidextrous
Saya Included: No
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
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We are happy to offer free international shipping on a variety of orders depending on location and order value. You can check to see where things sit for you here.
Returns
At Modern Cooking we want our customers to be inspired and delighted by the products they purchase through our shop.
However, we understand that you may need to return products occasionally. If you are not entirely happy, you can return your purchase in its original condition within 14 days for a refund. Please email if you wish to return any goods.
In the unlikely event that you receive faulty goods or your order is damaged in transit, please contact us for instructions on how to return the goods as in this case we will meet the cost of return postage, though only if this is arranged through our authorised carriers. Any claim for refund or exchange resulting from faulty goods or goods damaged in transit must be raised within 5 business days.
All Modern Cooking logistics partners provide insurance in case of damage, but the coverage is only valid if we are notified within 5 business days. Please make sure to inspect your order immediately upon receipt to ensure that there is no damage.
Once we have the goods back, we will issue a full refund or send replacements where possible, as you prefer.
Product Care:
Cleaning: Clean by hand with warm water. Avoid wetting the handle when possible.
Sharpening: We advise using whetstones to sharpen your knives and a honing rod or steel to maintain the burr between sharpening sessions.
Reactive Steels: Reactive steels like Aogami Super, Apex Ultra or one of the many premium reactive German and Swedish steels are susceptible to rust if not properly cared for. In this case we advise that you keep the knife dry between uses and when storing the knife for longer periods wiping the knife blade with Tsubaki oil or another food safe oil is a wise choice. This will not stop a patina forming on the blade, but it will stop rust. A patina can be a beautiful personal feature on your knife and helps to stop rust forming. So, dry your knife regularly between uses, store in a dry place and apply some Tsubaki oil from time to time when storing for long periods.
A reference guide to steel types
Handle Care: If you have a knife with a non-stabilised wooden handle, you can apply Tsubaki oil or another food safe oil to your handle from time to time. Food safe wax can be applied to both stabilised and no-stabilised wooden handles. Never apply hot wax or oil as you risk warping or damaging the handle.
