Gyuto 240mm MH Go Mai Damascus, Nickel & Apex Ultra Core
Back in September 2022 we visited artisan blacksmith Martin Huber in Austria and produced a beautiful GoMai billet together, an incredible Apex Ultra core clad in a dense Damascus with a nickel diffusion layer. The steel was enough to produce just two knives. We sent the steel to Karol Kary's in Poland who then produced this incredible 240mm Gyuto.
The knife features some next level work from both artisans, but Karol put hours into the texturing and engraving of the steel and handle creating an incredibly unique and truly beautiful piece.
In addition to the aesthetics of the blade the performance is something out of this world, with a ground and forged geometry inspired by the walkschliff.
The texturing means great food release, this thing will cut!
Product Specification
Blade Type: Gyuto
Edge Length: 240mm
Spine Heel: 3.66mm
Spine Mid: 1.98mm
Spine Tip (20mm before): 1.2mm
Blade Height: 55.9mm
Weight: 263g
Cutting Edge Steel: Apex Ultra
Stainless: No
HRC: 66
Blade Construction: 5 Layer (Go Mai)
Blade Finish: Textured and Acid Etched (Forced Patina)
Grind: Walkschliff
Handle Construction: Hidden Tang
Handle Materials: Micarta, Copper
Handedness: Ambidextrous
Saya Included: No
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.
