Gyuto 240mm GoMai Graphite Live Edge Amboyna Burl
Iconic design, exceptional forge craft and ultra-fine, high-performance geometry. Leszek Sikoń has been supplying the culinary world with some of the finest kitchen knives available for quite a few years now and his work has proven itself as exceptional.
This blade is remarkably thin, with wide convex bevels. Very fine and sharp. At the edge it’s a bellied radius, which lends itself well to push cuts and rockchops, combined with the super fine edge this knife is perfect for fine slicing, cutting herbs and other delicate produce. A combination of mild steel, nickel and 26c3 “Spicy White” Swedish steel, which takes a great edge, features decent retention and easy maintainability.
The handles on Leszek’s knives are a testament to his skill as a blacksmith, a forged integral bolster with a sculpted design that it is reminiscent of chipped slate or “Graphite” as he describes them. It’s a beautiful design that transitions into a tapered octagonal shape. This handle is made from a stunning piece of Amboyna Burl. As a salute to natures work Leszek has left the end of the handle natural or “LIVE” and it’s a stunning piece of work.
Product Specification
Blade Type: Gyuto
Overall length:
Edge Length: 240mm
Spine Heel: 3.45mm
Spine Mid: 1.97mm
Spine Tip (20mm before): 0.85mm
Blade Height: 52.71mm
Weight: 251g
Cutting Edge Steel: 26C3
Stainless: No
HRC: 65
Blade Construction: 5 Layer (Go Mai)
Blade Finish: Acid Etched (Forced Patina), Brute de Forge, and Satin Polish
Grind: Convex
Handle Construction: Hidden Tang, Integral
Handle Materials: Amboyna Burl
Handedness: Ambidextrous
Saya, Hand Crafted Storage or Display Included: No
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.
