Kamon X Hangler High Chef Knife 235mm Damascus Clad Apex Ultra GoMai
A Kamon knives High Chef 235mm, crafted through the exceptional collaboration between Benjamin Kamon and Tobias Hangler, is a true masterpiece. Featuring an Apex Ultra core encased in 100 layers of exquisitely patterned nickel Damascus, this blade is a testament to precision and artistry. The convex grind, extending from spine to edge, ensures superior food release and cutting performance, making it as functional as it is visually striking.
Benjamin Kamon’s signature 'Denty' texture enhances the blade’s beauty, creating an intricate pattern of ultra-fine waves that swirl with organic fluidity. This stunning steel is perfectly paired with a beautifully textured American desert ironwood handle, crafted in Kamon’s classic heirloom Rokkaku Hanmaru form. The harmony between the steel's hypnotic patterns and the deep, natural tones of the wood handle creates a seamless blend of form and function.
Altogether, this High Chef knife stands as one of the most beautiful and meticulously crafted knives we’ve encountered in recent years. Its organic, rustic aesthetic gives it instant classic status, making it not only a superior tool but also a treasured heirloom piece for any serious collector or culinary artist.
Product Specification
Blade Type: Chef Knife
Overall length: 365mm
Edge Length: 235mm
Spine Heel: 3.77mm
Spine Mid: 1.82mm
Spine Tip (20mm before): 0.45mm
Blade Height: 64mm
Weight: 236g
Cutting Edge Steel: Apex Ultra
Stainless: No
HRC: 67
Blade Construction: 5 Layer (Go Mai)
Blade Finish: Textured, Acid Etched (Forced Patina), and Satin Polish
Grind: Walkschliff
Handle Construction: Hidden Tang, Take Down
Handle Materials: Ironwood, Copper
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.
