Martin Huber Gyuto 230mm Copper Damascus Clad Apex Ultra, Mokume-gane & Gidgee

Release Date: 28th June 2024
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This Gyuto, expertly crafted by Austrian blacksmith Martin Huber in his renowned workshop in Gasten, Austria, stands as a testament to the fusion of traditional techniques and modern craftsmanship. This knife features a premium Apex Ultra core steel, renowned for its exceptional hardness and toughness, ensuring superior edge retention and cutting performance. The elegant profile with its 230mm edge length, combined with a meticulously executed convex grind, allows for precise and effortless slicing, making it an indispensable tool for both professional chefs and culinary enthusiasts.
A highlight of this Gyuto is the intricate forging of the mokume-gane front and rear bolster, a complex process that involves layering and manipulating different alloys to create a wood-grain pattern. This technique, demanding significant skill and patience, results in a visually stunning and unique set of bolsters that enhance the knife's aesthetic appearance and make it a truly stunning work of craftsmanship. The handle, crafted from ringed gidgee, complements the mokume-gane bolsters, offering a comfortable grip and an elegant look.
In addition to the mokume-gane bolsters, the blade itself features a composite construction with a blend of nickel and copper Damascus jacket enclosing the Apex Ultra core. This intricate layering contributes to the blade's striking appearance and is simply stunning. The blade finish, a combination of Brute de Forge, acid etching (forced patina), and matte polish, gives the knife a distinctive and rugged look. Overall, this piece is a high performance masterpiece, blending beauty, functionality, and tradition in a single, extraordinary tool.
Links to Martins video
Making the Mokume Gane
• I FORGED Mokume Gane +...
Forging the Blade
• Forging a Japanese Che...
Assembly
• My BEST Japanese Chefk...

[@richardschultz_knives]

🙌... peter, what a great start 🎉 exciting and relaxed interview, great knife, and well edited. looking forward to more ❤

[@ModernCookingEurope]

Thanks Richard, appreciated my friend 🙌

[@jacmac0422]

Nice video guys!!!

[@ModernCookingEurope]

Thanks Matt, glad you enjoyed it 🙏

[@KitchenKnifeGuy]

2-camera set up on the first interview on the channel. Setting expectations haha

[@ModernCookingEurope]

Well it was a team effort on that, Martin offered his camera and we thought why not. Bit we have a bit of work to do to get everything working as it should. You me know me though, I like to push things to be the best they can be ;)

[@andreasmisundberntsen9237]

Gorgeous knife. Looks like I need to make a trip to Berlin and check out the shop.

[@ModernCookingEurope]

@@andreasmisundberntsen9237 welcome any time.

[@toma9474]

Great video!

[@ModernCookingEurope]

Thanks Toma 🙌

[@MartinHuber_Knives]

What an Honor beeing the first release on your Channel with my super beautiful baby-knaf

[@ModernCookingEurope]

Mate the honour was mine and that knife is incredible. Thanks for having me at your shop and let me make a mess of the place 🙏

[@krichbam]

Oh! Bonjour boiz :D

[@ModernCookingEurope]

Gday mate!

[@MartinHuber_Knives]

BONJOUR !!!!!!!!!

[@ModernCookingEurope]

@MartinHuber_Knives Bonjour?

[@krichbam]

@@MartinHuber_Knives Bonjour 🤙🏻

[@MartinHuber_Knives]

@@krichbam BAUNSCHOUR!!!!

[@MrAmisto]

Why should I buy these when I can get crafted japanese knives from masters in Japan.

[@ModernCookingEurope]

@@MrAmisto Japanese knives are great, but you can’t get this from Japan 👍🏻