Sukenari ZDP-189 Wa Series Kiritsuke (210mm to 270mm, 3 sizes, Octagonal Magnolia Wood Handle with Water Buffalo Horn Ferrule)
Ā Hitachi ZDP-189Ā is a premium Powdered Metallurgy (P.M.) tool steel (Carbon 3%, Chromium 20%)Ā that is very attractive to knife enthusiasts, but is seldom seen in the kitchen knife market.
Ā The ZDP-189 Wa Gyuto knife is made using difficult and time-consuming forging processes and hand sharpening processes.Ā Passionate Forge-Smith Sukenari has devoted many years to testing and refining thisĀ ZDP-189Ā knife production techniques, and these incredible knife stand as a testament to their hard work and their hammer forging expertise.
Ā The blade core ofĀ ZDP-189Ā steel (HRc. 65!), which is sandwiched between two layers of soft stainless steel.
Ā This knife has a octagonal Magnolia wood handle, which has a buffalo horn ferrule. For safekeeping, this knife comes with a matching Handcrafted Magnolia woodĀ SayaĀ (Sheath) with a black pakkawoodĀ SayaĀ pin.
The Kirisuke-Gyuto has a very similar blade profile to the āregularā Gyuto, but it has what is commonly known as a ‘reverse tanto’ tip, or āclipped pointā, which is very useful for precision cutting. Apart from this difference, the Kirisuke-Gyuto functions in the same way as the āplain’Ā Gyuto knife.
Ā The lightweight, double bevel edgedĀ KiritsukeĀ might be compared to a combination of the Nakiri, Gyuto and the Sujihiki. It is a very versatile knife that can be used to perform many of the tasks normally done with aĀ Gyuto.
Specification
Knife Model: Sukenari ZDP-189 Clad SeriesĀ Kiritsuke
Blade Material:Ā ZDP-189 Clad
Rockwell Hardness (HRc): 65
Blade Grind and Edge Shape: Double Bevel Edge 50/50
Handle Material: Octagon ShapedĀ Magnolia Wooden Handle with Water Buffalo Horn FerruleĀ
Saya Included: Yes.
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KiritsukeĀ 210mmĀ (8.2″) CuttingĀ edgeĀ length: mm TotalĀ Length:mm BladeĀ Thickness: mm Blade Width: mm Handle Length: mm Total Weight: g |
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KiritsukeĀ 240mmĀ (9.4″) |
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KiritsukeĀ 270mmĀ (10.6″) |
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About Left Handed Version
This knife comes with 50/50 double bevel edge geometry for both right and left handed use. For your information, Japanese Kitchen knives are generally designed for right handĀ use with a slightly thicker andĀ rounded grinding on the right side blade and a less rounded (almost straight flat) grinding on the left side blade.Ā However, both right and left handler can use the knives that have double bevel edge sharpenedĀ Ā 50/50Ā without problems.
Instructions & Maintenance
We believe the quality and cutting performance of Japanese knives are the best in the world, and hope you enjoy fine craftsmanship and sharp edge with your new knife. With proper cares, every Japanese knife should be your special cooking partner for long times.
Ā Important
This is the Powdered High Speed Tool Steel blade kitchen knife that has a rust resistance for easy maintenance. However, it may get rust, if kept in wet condition.
- Please do not put the knife in the dishwasher machine for cleaning.
- Please do not leave the knife in water or wet condition for long time.
- After using, please hand wash the blade, bolster and handle thoroughly, and wipe it clean and dry with soft clothes, and keep it in dry place.
- This is an extremely sharp knife. Please use special cares in using and storing it.
- Unlike German made knives, Japanese knife blades are ground to thin cutting edge for sharper cutting and easier re-sharpening. Please protect the edge from hitting hard materials to avoid chipping or cracking.
- Please do not use it to cut bone or frozen foods, any hard shell foods such as lobster and crab.
- We recommend using Japanese whetstones to re-sharpen the knife, when it gets dull.
