The 'Velin' 9" Chef - Apex Ultra

Crafted to Perform. Built for a Lifetime.
 
This handmade 9" Velin chef knife is designed for the cook who values both beauty and performance — a working tool made to the standards of a collector's piece.
 
The blade is precision-ground from San Mai steel crafted by renowned Austrian bladesmith Tobias Hangler — a high-performance Apex Ultra core hardened to 66 HRC, clad in 80CRV2 carbon steel, with a fine nickel layer separating core from cladding. This construction delivers exceptional edge retention and a level of sharpness that serious cooking demands — while the nickel boundary creates a subtle and distinctive visual line between the two steels. The blade features a flat grind transitioning to a subtle convex in the final 10mm before the edge — a geometry that promotes effortless food release while maintaining the precise cutting feel of a true flat grind.
 
The handle is crafted from Arizona Desert Ironwood, one of the densest and most beautiful natural handle materials available. A Linen Micarta bolster with integrated thumb relief sits at the transition point, designed specifically for the pinch grip — the natural hold of an experienced cook. Nickel Silver liners and pins complete the build. A rounded choil and softened spine mean the knife disappears in the hand during long prep sessions.
 
A blade with superb balance, confident handling, and a refined presence — equally at home in a working kitchen and a display case.
 
Made by hand. Made once. Made to last a lifetime.