Simon Krichbaum kurouchi Apex Ultra tall gyuto 240mm
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This is the first non-Japanese knife we have carried. We are primarily a Japanese knife shop, but occasionally something comes along that is worth making an exception for. Simon made this batch for Zahocho. We left all the decisions to him -- finish, geometry, handle. He kindly offered to add a Zahocho stamp alongside his engraving; we passed, preferring just the maker's own mark, same as with our Japanese custom orders.
Hand-forged in Austria by Simon Krichbaum, this 240mm go-mai gyuto has an Apex Ultra core steel clad in 12C27 stainless, with a nickel shim between the two that prevents carbon migration during the weld. Apex Ultra shares its compositional roots with Aogami Super, but with higher edge retention and better toughness, thanks to a purer, more homogeneous structure and finer carbides. It sharpens with the same ease on stones despite the added hardness, and this one is hardened to 66 HRC.
Execution on this batch is exceptional, from the blade to the handle work. The low bevels are stone finished, with subtle, faint banding on the 12C27 clad. Distal taper is excellent, running from around 4.0mm at the heel down to 1.5mm midway and 0.5mm near the tip.
The sheoak handle was entirely Simon's decision, one that happens to match what we would have picked ourselves -- something understated and minimal. Its reddish tone complements the kurouchi nicely, and the proportions work well for a 240mm blade, not undersized, not bulky.
Hand-forged in Austria by Simon Krichbaum
238mm (9.4") cutting edge, 60mm heel height
Apex Ultra core (~66 HRC) with 12C27 stainless cladding
4.0mm at the heel to 1.5mm midway and 0.5mm near the tip
Kurouchi finish with stone finished bevels
Octagonal sheoak handle, takedown construction with a single pin
Overall Length: 370mm Blade Length - heel to tip: 238mm (9.4") Blade Height at Heel: 60mm Spine Thickness At the Handle: 6.3mm At the Heel: 4.0mm Midway: 1.5mm 1cm from the Tip: 0.5mm Weight: 205g Balance point: at the pinch grip Handle: octagonal mono sheoak Hand Orientation: ambidextrous Saya/Sheath: none
Notes:
Each knife is hand-forged, so no two are exactly alike. The photo shows a randomly selected piece from our stock. If you'd like to see the exact knife you'll receive, email us at info@zahocho.com.
Minor variations in finish, surface marks, and measurements are normal in handcrafted knives.
Handle is fitted by the maker and shipped as-is. We don't offer handle swaps.
Shipping & Returns
• 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
