This exceptional handmade kitchen knife is a singular creation by metallurgist and blacksmith Tobias Hangler, featuring a design created in collaboration with the MCX Design studio and inspired by the Birch & Bevel pointed gyuto. The blade showcases a gentle sweeping radius edge, a pointed tip, and an ergonomic finger rest, ensuring both precision and comfort during use. The knife’s geometry is meticulously crafted with thin convex bevels and a gradual taper from 3.6mm to 1mm just before reaching a needle-like tip, optimizing cutting performance and control. Every element of this knife has been designed with both function and artistry in mind, making it a standout piece in the world of high-performance kitchen cutlery. At the core of this blade lies ApexUltra steel, an advanced carbon steel developed in Europe through a collaboration between Tobias Hangler, Marco Guldimann, and Larrin Thomas. ApexUltra is renowned for its high purity, fine carbide distribution, and exceptional toughness, allowing it to achieve a hardness of up to 66 HRC while maintaining edge stability. This steel offers incredible edge retention and wear resistance, making it a top choice for professional and enthusiast chefs alike. The core is clad in Damasteel’s premium stainless Damascus steel, specifically their “Dense Twist” pattern. Produced in Sweden, Damasteel is a leader in powder metallurgy stainless Damascus, offering superior corrosion resistance, durability, and an intricate layered aesthetic. The marriage of ApexUltra’s cutting performance with the resilience and beauty of Damasteel creates a knife that is as durable as it is visually striking. Beyond its technical excellence, this knife is a testament to European craftsmanship and innovation in knife making. Both the ApexUltra core and Damasteel cladding are European-produced materials, underscoring the region’s leadership in metallurgy and cutlery refinement. The handle, designed by Tobias Hangler and Peter Buckwalter of the MCX design studio, features a faceted rokkaku hanmaru (hex-round) shape with a carved pattern on the side, ensuring a comfortable and secure grip. The lamination of the steel was assisted by Erik Gulikson of Gullikson Knives, further emphasizing the collaborative effort behind this rare and extraordinary blade. The combination of ApexUltra and Damasteel cladding has only been executed on a few occasions, making this knife truly one of a kind. With a perfect balance of performance, durability, and artistic expression, this knife represents the pinnacle of European knife-making expertise.
