Description
Whether carving a turkey, slicing brisket, or halving a pumpkin under the autumn moon, the experience of guiding this 360mm copper damascus-clad blade will not soon be forgotten. Forged by bladesmith Martin Huber at his studio in northern Austria, the knife’s 120 layers of solid copper and O1 tool steel shimmer with a living energy—veins of glowing metal captured in motion. At its core lies ApexUltra, the modern tungsten-carbon alloy conceived by metallurgist and Eatingtools artist Tobias Hangler and known for its extraordinary edge retention and responsiveness. The steel’s deep, shadowed tone amplifies the brilliance of the copper, as though the blade itself were lit from within. Textured, forge-finished flats bear the marks of hammer and flame, an echo of its fiery birth, while the upswept tanto-inspired tip and long, slim edge deliver commanding precision for every slice. Balanced and assured in the hand, the knife’s Curly Hawaiian Koa, ancient bog oak, copper, and black micarta handle grounds the piece in warmth and rare material beauty. A creation as haunting as it is exquisite, this one-of-a-kind chef’s knife blurs the line between instrument and artifact—its copper veins glinting like embers long after the fire has faded.
