{"title":"Apex Line","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"core-collection","title":"Apex Line — Bunka","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for every kitchen.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMonolith Apex Line is where consistency meets craft. Our custom knives will always be the heart of Monolith — singular pieces where we experiment, refine, and push our craft forward — and the Apex Line exists because of that work. It takes the design principles, materials, and details we’ve developed in our customs and brings them into a consistent, reliable knife you can depend on every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBunka\u003c\/strong\u003e is a versatile all-purpose knife with a shorter blade and a sharp, angular tip. It excels at precise cuts, slicing, and detailed prep, making it nimble and easy to handle in any kitchen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEach blade is made from Takefu Aogami Super steel, clad in stainless steel for protection, with a forged distal taper. Handles combine a CNC-machined brass ferrule with stabilized, locally sourced walnut for balance, durability, and timeless feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Note\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAogami Super is a high-carbon steel. It will naturally develop a patina with use. As with all our knives, hand-wash and dry promptly after each use, and avoid leaving it wet or in contact with acidic foods for long periods. With simple care, the blade will last a lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBlade profile: Bunka\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSteel: Takefu Aogami Super (san mai, stainless clad)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHandle: Brass ferrule, stabilized walnut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eForged distal taper\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"683\" data-start=\"663\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"681\" data-start=\"663\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"824\" data-start=\"684\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"717\" data-start=\"684\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"717\" data-start=\"686\"\u003eOverall length: 13\" \/ 330 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"749\" data-start=\"718\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"749\" data-start=\"720\"\u003eBlade length: 7.25\" \/ 185 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"781\" data-start=\"750\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"781\" data-start=\"752\"\u003eHandle length: 5.25\" \/ 135 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"805\" data-start=\"782\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"805\" data-start=\"784\"\u003eHardness: 64 HRC\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"829\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"1073\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"859\"\u003eMonolith Knives Warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"862\"\u003eAll our blades are backed by a lifetime warranty. Any defects in materials or craftsmanship will be repaired or replaced free of charge, including return shipping. Damage from use will be evaluated case-by-case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"1073\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNever put your Monolith Knife in the dishwasher.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monolith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42415549120646,"sku":"APEX-BUNKA","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1236\/7584\/files\/PANA0561.jpg?v=1760466675"},{"product_id":"apex-line-gyuto","title":"Apex Line — Gyuto","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for every kitchen.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMonolith Apex Line is where consistency meets craft. Our custom knives will always be the heart of Monolith — singular pieces where we experiment, refine, and push our craft forward — and the Apex Line exists because of that work. It takes the design principles, materials, and details we’ve developed in our customs and brings them into a consistent, reliable knife you can depend on every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGyuto\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Japanese chef’s knife, with a longer blade and gentle curve that handles everything from proteins to vegetables and anything in between. It’s a powerful all-rounder and the go-to knife for tackling big prep tasks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEach blade is made from Takefu Aogami Super steel, clad in stainless steel for protection, with a forged distal taper. Handles combine a CNC-machined brass ferrule with stabilized, locally sourced walnut for balance, durability, and timeless feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Note\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAogami Super is a high-carbon steel. It will naturally develop a patina with use. As with all our knives, hand-wash and dry promptly after each use, and avoid leaving it wet or in contact with acidic foods for long periods. With simple care, the blade will last a lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBlade profile: Gyuto\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSteel: Takefu Aogami Super (san mai, stainless clad)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHandle: Brass ferrule, stabilized walnut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eForged distal taper\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"683\" data-start=\"663\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"681\" data-start=\"663\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"824\" data-start=\"684\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"717\" data-start=\"684\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"717\" data-start=\"686\"\u003eOverall length: 14.25\" \/ 360 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"749\" data-start=\"718\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"749\" data-start=\"720\"\u003eBlade length: 8.5\" \/ 215 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"781\" data-start=\"750\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"781\" data-start=\"752\"\u003eHandle length: 5.25\" \/ 135 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"805\" data-start=\"782\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"805\" data-start=\"784\"\u003eHardness: 64 HRC\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"829\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"1073\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"859\"\u003eMonolith Knives Warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"862\"\u003eAll our blades are backed by a lifetime warranty. Any defects in materials or craftsmanship will be repaired or replaced free of charge, including return shipping. Damage from use will be evaluated case-by-case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"1073\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNever put your Monolith Knife in the dishwasher.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monolith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42458527334534,"sku":"APEX-GYUTO","price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1236\/7584\/files\/PANA0558.jpg?v=1760465969"},{"product_id":"apex-line-saya-copy","title":"Apex Line — Saya","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd a handcrafted leather saya — a sheath for storage — to complete your Apex Line knife. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in Brown or Black leather hand stitched leather \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to select the correct size saya for your knife.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIntended only for transport and short-term storage. Long-term storage may introduce moisture to the carbon edge and cause rust.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOur leather is from \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003efrom Wickett \u0026amp; Craig and the sheaths are made here in the USA.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monolith","offers":[{"title":"Bunka \/ Black","offer_id":43980839911558,"sku":"APEX-SAYA-BU","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bunka \/ Brown","offer_id":44098588704902,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gyuto \/ Black","offer_id":43980839944326,"sku":"APEX-SAYA-GY","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gyuto \/ Brown","offer_id":44098588737670,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1236\/7584\/files\/PANA1467.jpg?v=1783279908"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.monolithknives.com\/collections\/apex-line.oembed","provider":"Monolith","version":"1.0","type":"link"}