Yoshihiro Hayate ZDP-189 Super High Carbon Stainless Steel Damascus Gyuto Chef Knife Octagonal Ocean Blue Handle (Blade Length 210mm) Kiritsuke (Multi-Purpose Knife) ensuring it holds a fine

ensuring it holds a fine edge

which can degrade over time

multi-purpose utility knives are crafted with a High Carbon White Steel #2 inner core

Honyaki translates as "true forged" and represents the purest reflection of the traditional art of Japanese sword making

Yoshihiro Hayate ZDP-189 Super High Carbon Stainless Steel Damascus Gyuto Chef Knife Octagonal Ocean Blue Handle (Blade Length 210mm) Kiritsuke (Multi-Purpose Knife) ensuring it holds a fineZDP 189 is a premium powdered metallurgy steel developed by Hitachi and is widely regarded as one of the hardest steels used in high end Japanese cutlery, even exceeding the hardness of HAP40. Hardened to approximately 6567 HRC, it delivers exceptional edge retention and the ability to hold an extremely fine cutting edge for an extended period, which is why it has become one of the most sought after steels among professionals and serious enthusiasts.