Gyuto 210mm 1.2419.05 Tungsten Carbon & Stabilised Spalted Beech
A stunning piece from German artisan knife maker Oliver Märtens featuring a unique combination of polished brute de forge, hammered textures and a touch of blue-purple tempering around the ricasso, which serves to protect the steel where you pinch the blade and looks incredibly cool.
The blade is forged in Oliver’s go to premium tungsten-carbon steel, 1.2419.05. It’s a high-quality steel, tough, hard and with great edge retention. The blade profile features a super tall, 60mm, height and a perfectly offset handle to compensate and ensure comfort whether you are using the knife to quickly nock together dinner at home or working through a long shift in a professional kitchen. Otherwise, the profile is reasonably flat as you would expect from a more classic Gyuto with a very subtle curve for a little rock-ability. An allrounder at the spine with a very decent distal taper that ends in a needle like tip.
Oliver does amazing work where geometry is concerned and this Gyuto features a lovely wide convex bevel. The knife feels amazing on the cutting board and is simply a pleasure to work with. The blade height adds a lot of versatility making this such a fantastic kitchen king!
A classic Oliver Märtens bespoke facetted handle completes this knife and the combination of incredibly figured spalted beech along with subtle touches like the V2A stainless bolster, the tempering around the ricasso and texturing on the blade illustrate once again why Oliver is truly a master when it comes to design.
Product Specification
Blade Type: Gyuto
Edge Length: 210mm
Spine Heel: 3.2mm
Spine Mid: 2.15mm
Spine Tip (20mm before): 0.95mm
Blade Height: 60.74mm
Weight: 174g
Cutting Edge Steel: 1.2419.05
Stainless: No
HRC: 63+
Blade Construction: Mono Steel
Blade Finish: Textured, Brute de Forge, and Matte Polish
Grind: Convex
Handle Construction: Hidden Tang
Handle Materials: Stabilised Spalted Beech, VA2 Stainless Steel
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.
