Gyuto 250mm Wrought Iron Clad Apex Ultra - Kogatana Saya
This is such a unique and iconic design from Joel Black. The addition of the Kogatana makes this a very practical all in one package. The Kogatana is a great little knife for small detail tasks and forged in the same wrought iron clad Apex Ultra steel it’s not just a fancy bonus, it’s a practical and very sharp complimentary utility knife.
The Gyuto is substantially thick at the pinch point 4mm+, but it very quickly thins out to about 2mm and eventually tapers to just over 1mm before hitting a very fine needle like tip. Balanced perfectly with a comfortable blade hight around 50mm, nice thin bevels and hair-splitting sharp edge.
The finish on the blade is very beautiful. Wave like wrought iron with an almost Damascus layered pattern to it, treated with a hazy Kasumi on the bevels and reflective satin polish on the core Apex Ultra Steel. Above the bevels Joel has given the blade a contrast rich, mottled kurouchi finish.
It’s stunning blade and it will perform beautifully.
The saya and handle are made of bog oak with a simple silky smooth waxy finish. Subtle and classy with a touch of orange contrast twine on the Kogatana. Beautiful fit and finish all around, a very cool and iconic design that is practical and striking.
Product Specification
Blade Type: Gyuto
Overall length:
Edge Length: 250mm
Spine Heel: 4.33mm
Spine Mid: 2.25mm
Spine Tip (20mm before): 1.41mm
Blade Height: 50mm
Weight: 236g
Cutting Edge Steel: Apex Ultra
Stainless: No
HRC: 66
Blade Construction: 3 Layer (San Mai)
Blade Finish: Kasumi, Kurouchi, and Satin Polish
Grind: Convex
Handle Construction: Hidden Tang
Handle Materials: Bog Oak
Handedness: Ambidextrous
Saya, Hand Crafted Storage or Display Included: Yes
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
We process orders 5 days a week (Monday - Friday) and ship from our shop in Berlin, Germany. We ship with FedEx, UPS and Deutsche Post.
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.
