{"title":"Mono Steel","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOur \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMono Steel Knives\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e celebrate the purity of single steel construction — blades forged from one carefully selected steel, uncompromised and purpose-driven. Unlike layered constructions, mono steel highlights the intrinsic character of the material itself: its grain structure, hardness, sharpening response, and cutting feel. The result is a direct, honest expression of steel — refined through geometry, heat treatment, and finish rather than pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe work with three exceptional mono steels, each chosen for a distinct performance profile. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRWL34\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e delivers stainless reliability with remarkable edge stability and a fine, clean grain structure suited to precision kitchen work. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e26C3 (Spicy White)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a high-carbon steel prized for its ability to take extreme sharpness with superb feedback on the stones. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eApex Ultra\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, a modern high-performance carbon steel, offers an extraordinary balance of toughness, edge retention, and cutting authority. In each case, the steel is paired with our carefully resolved blade geometry and signature Birch \u0026amp; Bevel design language — creating knives that are not only technically exceptional, but deeply satisfying to use.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"birch-and-bevel-honyaki-gyuto","title":"Gyuto 26c3 \"Spicy White\" Honyaki Birchbark Edition","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA true \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHonyaki\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e blade represents one of the most demanding and revered techniques in Japanese bladesmithing — a method most closely aligned with the forging of traditional Japanese katana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eForged from high-carbon steel, the blade undergoes a highly controlled differential hardening process. A specialised clay mixture is applied by hand to the spine before quenching. In that critical moment, the exposed edge cools rapidly and hardens to exceptional levels, while the clay-insulated spine cools more slowly, remaining softer and resilient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe result is both structural and visual:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA glass-hard, razor-keen cutting edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA tougher, shock-absorbing spine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAnd the natural formation of a visible \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehamon\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e — the temper line that marks the boundary between hardness and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEach hamon is completely unique, shaped by fire, timing, and the intuition of the smith. It cannot be replicated or artificially imposed. It is earned in the quench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHonyaki knives are highly sought after by serious collectors and enthusiasts not only for their cutting performance, but for the extraordinary skill — and inherent risk — required to produce them. Even master blacksmiths can expect up to \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e30% of blades to fail\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e during quenching. A fraction of a second, a slight variation in temperature, and the blade can crack or warp beyond recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFor this reason, the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBirch \u0026amp; Bevel Honyaki Gyuto\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e series is produced only in the smallest of quantities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEach blade is forged with a pronounced distal taper and finished in a traditional \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWalkschliff\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e grind — executed entirely by hand. In this advanced geometry, the thickest part of the blade sits just below the spine, creating a subtle oval cross-section where the spine itself is slightly thinner than the blade body. The result is exceptional structural stability, refined balance, smooth cutting performance, and an extraordinarily thin, finely ground edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis knife is available exclusively in our traditional Japanese \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGyuto\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e profile — the versatile, all-purpose chef’s knife shape revered for precision, fluid motion, and adaptability in professional kitchens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEvery Honyaki blade is \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eforged individually and made to order, one piece at a time\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Please allow approximately \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e6–8 weeks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for completion — a reflection of the skill, patience, and uncompromising craftsmanship required to bring each blade to life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Birch \u0026 Bevel","offers":[{"title":"230mm","offer_id":43245408157946,"sku":"BBHG230","price":1915.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm","offer_id":43245408190714,"sku":"BBHG250","price":1915.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/9696\/3578\/files\/Honyaki26C3-14.jpg?v=1682688572"}],"url":"https:\/\/birchandbevel.com\/en-pl\/collections\/mono-steel-knives.oembed","provider":"Birch \u0026 Bevel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}