{"title":"Line Collection For Sukenari ZDP-189 Mirror Damascus","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"sukenari-zdp-189-damascus-gyuto-210mm","title":"Sukenari ZDP-189 Damascus Gyuto 210mm Birch Burl Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Sukenari ZDP-189 Damascus Gyuto 210mm is a double-bevel chef's knife best fit for collectors and enthusiasts seeking high-hardness powdered steel performance with artistic mirror damascus cladding. Forged in Toyama by Nobuo Hanaki, the blade features a ZDP-189 powdered metallurgy stainless core clad in stainless damascus with a mirror polish finish. The san-mai construction is thin behind the edge, supporting precise cutting tasks including mincing, slicing, and chopping vegetables or meat. ZDP-189 achieves 63–66 HRC and offers exceptional edge retention, though this hardness makes sharpening relatively difficult and requires careful technique to avoid chipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe octagonal wa handle is crafted from stabilised birch burl with a spacer, providing a durable grip that complements the blade’s aesthetic. Weighing between 171g and 193g with a heel height of approximately 48mm, this gyuto suits general-purpose kitchen use where extended sharpness is prioritised over ease of maintenance. The stainless cladding provides corrosion resistance, yet the mirror polish surface requires specific care to maintain its appearance during regular use. As part of Sukenari’s long-standing ZDP-189 Mirror Damascus line, this knife represents the maker’s established expertise in forging demanding powdered steels into functional kitchen tools.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sukenari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45162310729949,"sku":"SUKE_ZDDA_GY210_Burl","price":779.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/SukenariZDP-189DamascusGyuto210mma.jpg?v=1715310874"},{"product_id":"sukenari-zdp-189-damascus-gyuto-240mm-birch-burl-handle","title":"Sukenari ZDP-189 Damascus Gyuto 240mm Birch Burl Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Sukenari ZDP-189 Damascus Gyuto 240mm is a double-bevel chef's knife best fit for collectors and enthusiasts seeking high-hardness powdered steel performance. Forged in Toyama by Nobuo Hanaki, the blade features a ZDP-189 core clad in stainless damascus with a mirror polish finish. This san-mai construction measures 240mm in edge length with a 50mm heel height and weighs between 171g and 241g depending on the specific unit. The spine tapers from 2.7mm at the heel to 1.0mm near the tip, providing a thin geometry behind the edge that suits precise slicing, mincing, and chopping tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZDP-189 is a powdered metallurgy stainless steel manufactured by Hitachi Special Steel that achieves 63-66 HRC through high carbon and chromium content. This hardness allows the blade to maintain a fine edge through extensive use, though it requires more effort to sharpen and care during maintenance to prevent chipping. The octagonal wa handle is crafted from stabilised birch burl with a spacer, offering a durable grip with unique natural grain patterns. As part of the Mirror Damascus line, this gyuto combines artistic surface finishing with functional cutting geometry for general-purpose kitchen work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sukenari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45162316759261,"sku":"SUKE_ZDDA_GY240_Burl","price":869.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/SukenariZDP-189DamascusGyuto240mma.jpg?v=1715311467"},{"product_id":"sukenari-zdp-189-damascus-gyuto-270mm-birch-burl-handle","title":"Sukenari ZDP-189 Damascus Gyuto 270mm Birch Burl Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Sukenari ZDP-189 Damascus Gyuto 270mm is a double-bevel chef's knife best fit for collectors and enthusiasts seeking high-hardness powdered steel performance. Forged in Toyama by Nobuo Hanaki, the blade features a ZDP-189 core clad in stainless damascus with a mirror polish finish. This san-mai construction provides corrosion resistance while maintaining the thin geometry behind the edge characteristic of this line. The 270mm profile suits general-purpose kitchen tasks including slicing meat, mincing, and chopping vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZDP-189 is a powdered metallurgy stainless steel from Hitachi Special Steel containing 3.0% carbon and 20% chromium, achieving 63-66 HRC. This composition allows exceptional edge retention and fine sharpening, though the high hardness makes resharpening relatively difficult and requires care to avoid chipping. The blade measures 52mm at the heel, tapers from 2.8mm at the spine to 1.1mm near the tip, and weighs 249g. An octagonal stabilised birch burl handle with spacer completes the specification, offering intricate natural grain patterns and enhanced durability through the stabilisation process.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sukenari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45162334388445,"sku":"SUKE_ZDDA_GY270_Burl","price":929.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/SukenariZDP-189DamascusGyuto270mma.jpg?v=1715312059"},{"product_id":"sukenari-zdp-189-damascus-kiritsuke-k-tip-gyuto-240mm-birch-burl-handle","title":"Sukenari ZDP-189 Damascus Kiritsuke (K-tip) Gyuto 240mm Birch Burl Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Sukenari ZDP-189 Damascus K-tip Gyuto 240mm is a double-bevel chef knife best fit for collectors and enthusiasts seeking high-hardness powdered steel performance with precise tip control. Forged in Toyama by Nobuo Hanaki, the blade features a ZDP-189 core clad in stainless damascus with a mirror polish finish. The K-tip profile pairs an angled point with a flatter edge to facilitate push-cutting and detailed scoring work, distinguishing this double-bevel knife from traditional single-bevel kiritsuke variants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZDP-189 is a powdered metallurgy stainless steel achieving 63–66 HRC, offering exceptional edge retention that requires deliberate sharpening technique due to its hardness. The san-mai construction is stainless clad, providing corrosion resistance while maintaining the cutting characteristics of the high-carbon core. Measuring 240mm at the spine with a 51mm heel height and weighing 242g, the blade tapers from 2.8mm at the heel to 1.1mm at the tip. An octagonal stabilised birch burl handle completes the specification, featuring unique grain patterns enhanced through a stabilization process for durability.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sukenari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45162373742813,"sku":"SUKE_ZDDA_KGY240_Burl","price":869.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/SukenariZDP-189DamascusKiritsuke_K-tip_Gyuto240mma.jpg?v=1715312594"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.com.au\/collections\/line-collection-for-sukenari-zdp-189-damascus-mirror-polish.oembed","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}