{"product_id":"bloomfield-hazenberg-bauer-chef-knife-black-mirror-apex-sanmai-takedown","title":"Bloomfield, Hazenberg \u0026 Bauer Chef Knife Black Mirror Apex SanMai Takedown","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis one-of-a-kind handmade kitchen knife represents a collaborative work of craft and intention by artisanal makers \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJelle Hazenberg\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKorban Bloomfield\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Built around a contemporary interpretation of the Japanese santoku, the blade carries a thick, lightly tapered spine that provides strength through the cut while maintaining a fluid, agile forward motion. Forged in \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eApex Ultra clad in 80CrV2\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the blade features a five-layer \u003ci\u003ego-mai\u003c\/i\u003e construction with Brute de Forge texture, an acid-etched forced patina, and refined mirror-polished details—an aesthetic and functional expression of the makers’ deep understanding of steel and geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe wide convex bevels define the knife’s performance identity, offering excellent food release and a confident, adaptable cutting feel. Neither a featherweight laser nor a heavy workhorse, it occupies a purposeful middle ground that excels across a wide range of produce—from dense root vegetables to more delicate ingredients. With \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e190 mm of cutting edge\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, a height of \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e65 mm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and a spine that transitions from \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3.93 mm at the heel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2.2 mm before transitioning to the fine tip\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the knife balances robustness with nimbleness. At \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e214.9 g\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, it moves with precision and stability, delivering a cutting experience that feels intuitive and controlled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe removable hidden-tang handle brings both utility and visual warmth, crafted from dyed and stabilised \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuilted Maple\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ewith an acrylic bolster and engineered for take-down maintenance. Complementing the knife is a handcrafted leather sheath by \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMagdy Richard Bauer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, made from \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlran Sully goatskin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e with a waxed interior, Meisi fine linen thread, and meticulously polished edges. Presented in its dedicated display box, this piece stands as a singular fusion of design, material mastery, and artisanal intent—equally at home in a working kitchen or as a centrepiece in a curated collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collaboration","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56311155851529,"sku":"MC-70-544","price":48334.88,"currency_code":"NOK","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/files\/Bloomfield_Hazenberg_BauerChefKnifeBlackMirrorApexSanMai0016.jpg?v=1762821231","url":"https:\/\/moderncooking.com\/products\/bloomfield-hazenberg-bauer-chef-knife-black-mirror-apex-sanmai-takedown","provider":"moderncooking.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}