{"title":"Steel Collection For ZDP-189","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-hayabusa-zdp-189-santoku-180mm","title":"Hatsukokoro Hayabusa ZDP-189 Santoku 180mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro Hayabusa ZDP-189 Santoku 180mm is a double-bevel general-purpose knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts seeking extended edge retention from Hitachi ZDP-189 powdered stainless steel. This 180mm blade features san-mai stainless Damascus clad construction with a migaki surface finish, pairing high hardness with corrosion resistance. The Santoku profile suits slicing, dicing, and mincing tasks, offering a controllable chopping geometry that serves as a compact everyday option for home cooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZDP-189 steel achieves HRC 63–66 through high carbon content, providing exceptional edge retention while remaining relatively hard to sharpen. The blade measures 2.2mm at the heel, tapering to 1.0mm at the tip, and weighs 127g. An octagonal wa handle crafted from teak wood with a black buffalo horn ferrule provides a durable grip for precise handling. This knife combines functional performance with budget-friendly positioning within the Hayabusa line, delivering the cutting longevity required by users who prioritise edge stability over ease of maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44657010770141,"sku":"HT-HB189-ST180","price":389.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/HatsukokoroZDP-189Santoku180mmE.jpg?v=1710238070"},{"product_id":"sukenari-zdp-189-damascus-sujihiki-240mm-burl-handle","title":"Sukenari ZDP-189 Damascus Sujihiki 240mm Burl Handle with Saya","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Sukenari ZDP-189 Damascus Sujihiki 240mm is a double-bevel Japanese slicer best fit for users carving proteins and portioning large cuts who prioritise extreme edge retention. The blade features Hitachi Special Steel ZDP-189 powdered metallurgy stainless steel, hardened to 63–66 HRC with 3% carbon and 20% chromium content. This composition allows the edge to maintain sharpness through extensive use, though the high hardness requires careful sharpening technique and avoidance of lateral stress to prevent chipping. Despite significant chromium levels providing corrosion resistance, the steel demands maintenance to preserve the blade condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 240mm length offers balanced cutting agility for slicing tasks, featuring a spine measuring 2.3mm at the heel that tapers to 0.9mm at the tip. This slim geometry reduces surface contact and friction against soft proteins during draw cuts. Weighing 148g with a 33mm heel height, the knife pairs this performance-oriented blade with an octagonal WA handle crafted from stabilised birch burl. The natural grain patterns and meticulous stabilisation process enhance durability while providing a distinct tactile interface. A saya is included for storage protection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sukenari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45135282405597,"sku":"SK-ZDPDM-SU240","price":799.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/SukenariZDP189DamascusSujihiki240mmBurlHandlei.jpg?v=1715063848"},{"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. 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The blade features san-mai stainless damascus clad construction with a migaki surface finish, providing corrosion resistance while housing the high-carbon ZDP-189 core.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZDP-189 powdered metallurgy steel achieves HRC 63–66 hardness through high carbon and chromium content, enabling fine sharpening and sustained sharpness during extensive use. This extreme hardness makes the steel relatively hard to sharpen and requires careful technique to avoid chipping. The octagonal wa handle is crafted from teak wood with a black buffalo horn ferrule, offering a durable grip for precise handling during mincing, slicing, and chopping tasks. 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This double bevel blade features a core of Hitachi ZDP-189 powdered stainless steel hardened to 63-66 HRC, encased in a san-mai stainless cladding with a migaki hairline finish. The 240mm profile suits general purpose kitchen tasks including mincing, slicing vegetables, and processing meat, while the high carbon and chromium content provides corrosion resistance alongside significant hardness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZDP-189 maintains sharpness through extensive use but is relatively hard to sharpen due to its extreme hardness and wear resistance. The blade measures 2.7mm at the heel, tapering to 1.1mm at the tip, and weighs 219g. An octagonal ebony handle provides a tapered geometric grip that pairs with the blade's balance point for precise control during prolonged prep work. 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The K-tip profile combines an angled point for scoring and detailing with a flatter edge optimised for push-cutting and long slicing strokes, distinguishing it as a double-bevel general-purpose tool rather than a single-bevel kiritsuke.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZDP-189 is a high-carbon powdered metallurgy stainless steel that maintains sharpness through extensive use but requires deliberate sharpening technique due to its hardness. The blade measures 2.7mm at the heel, tapering to 1.1mm at the tip, and weighs 247g. An octagonal ebony handle provides a tapered geometric grip suited to this 260mm cutting edge. 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