Gyuto 215mm Honyaki Kogatana Set
Joel Black has polished and etched to revel a stunning hamon and incredible alloy banding on this honyaki kogatana set. If you have ever wondered how this kind of finish is achieved, it’s a long process of skilfully polishing the steel on a variety of specialty whetstones, some of which are very rare and often extremely expensive. The steel is also etched in various contrast solutions like citric acid, which highlight the hamon and alloy banding.
Joel has a passion for this kind of finish, and it shows in the results, which are stunning.
From a performance perspective the edge is very sharp, and geometry is beautifully shaped. Perhaps one of the best features of a stone finished knife like this is that it’s very difficult to achieve such a clean and beautiful finish while also hiding inconsistencies in the bevels. So, what you get is perfect bevels that are easy to maintain and a geometry that is a pleasure to cut with.
This is one of two honyaki kogatana sets that we recently received from Joel, both have walnut, dear antler, and buffalo horn handles and walnut sayas. Both knives also feature a kogatana utility knife as part of the package, which is also finish in the honyaki style.
This is a stunning piece of work from Joel, the kind of thing we would happily take home ourselves.
Product Specification
Blade Type: Gyuto
Edge Length: 215mm
Spine Heel: 3.64mm
Spine Mid: 2.51mm
Spine Tip (20mm before): 1.22mm
Blade Height: 53.4mm
Weight: 183g
Cutting Edge Steel: C130
Stainless: No
HRC: 64
Blade Construction: Honyaki
Blade Finish: Satin Polish and Acid Etched (Forced Patina)
Grind: Convex
Handle Construction: Hidden Tang
Handle Materials: Walnut, Antler, Buffalo Horn
Handedness: Ambidextrous
Saya Included: Yes
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
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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.
