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alt="Close-up of the Krichbaum kurouchi wrought iron clad Apex Ultra gyuto 215x55 knife blade, showing a textured dark upper and polished lower edge with part of the wooden handle on the left; bottom right text: See: Note on wrought iron inclusion."
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Krichbaum kurouchi wrought iron clad Apex Ultra gyuto 215x55
Regular price¥95,000 JPY
Regular priceSale price¥95,000 JPY
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Specifications
Acquired in December 2024
Original purchase price: 775€ (incl. shipping and tax)
Lightly used at home
Refinished the blade twice—current finish has minimal contrast but reveals more details on the clad and core (somewhat frosty appearance). First refinish had more contrast but fewer visible details
Straight off natural stones on both refinishes—no fingerstones, sandpaper, powders, or acid used
Two videos showing the same finish under different lighting conditions
Note on wrought iron inclusion: This feature didn’t impact performance and is purely aesthetic. Simon Krichbaum explained: "It's a big inclusion inside the wrought iron, highlighted during forging, heat treating, and grinding. Since it didn’t affect the forgeweld between cladding and core, it’s an aesthetic element :)"
Touched up on an Aizu; lowest grit used on edge: 2k; lowest grit used on bevels for refinishing: 3k
Handle has been oiled monthly
Minor artifact on the ferrule resembling a hairline crack—visible in last few images
An excellent performer—this is my ideal gyuto, but selling it to try other knives from Simon
Not eligible for discount codes. Free shipping only.
• Worldwide shipping from Tokyo via EMS/DHL • Ships within 24-48 hours • Online tracking included • 30-day returns on unused items Details
Care Guide
• Use whetstones for sharpening • Use wooden or rubber cutting boards • Keep clean and dry to prevent rust • Avoid cutting bones or frozen foods • Hand wash only - no dishwasher View Care Guide