Sukenari ZDP-189 Hairline K-tip Gyuto 240mm

Sukenari ZDP-189 Hairline K-tip Gyuto 240mmThe Sukenari ZDP 189 Hairline K tip Gyuto 240mm is a double bevel chef's knife best fit for professional chefs requiring precise tip control and extended edge retention from powdered stainless steel. Forged in Toyama by Nobuo Hanaki, this blade features ZDP 189 core steel clad in stainless san mai construction with a migaki hairline finish. The K tip profile pairs a clipped point with a flatter edge to facilitate push cutting and detailed scoring

This is a secret line of Saji that I have been working on for a long long time ---- Takeshi Saji signature diamond damascus pattern R2 knife with Nishihara (Tanaka) coke-bottle style handle

but also aesthetically attractive

Great yellow / white colour with minimal impurities

The Kurosaki VG XEOS Gekko Petty 130mm is a stainless clad utility knife forged by Yu Kurosaki in Takefu

Steel type: Blue 2 core with copper/brass and stainless clad

ATS34 stainless steel offers corrosion resistance and toughness within a san-mai stainless damascus construction that requires standard care

Myojin Riki produces this knife in their Tosa workshop where forging and finishing are completed under one roof

The stabilized birch burl octagonal handle provides a durable grip that complements the decorative Damascus bevel and Kurouchi spine

Thickness at spine: 2

Blue 1 steel measures 61-64 HRC and contains 1

Long time favoriate by many

offering stain resistance and edge retention suitable for daily use