ZDP189 Stainless steel is made by the Hitachi Metals Company and is the go-to steel for customers that want top performance in a high-quality, stainless steel for kitchen knives. With an HRC of 65, some blacksmiths won't be able to heat treat the steel properly but Sukenari can.
This Sukenari has a double-sided edge that is 50/50 and has a nice Kiri tip. In fact, the very fine blade and thin profile go together to create a knife that is very nimble and easy to use. It's a blade fit for almost all uses. The knife has a versatile profile with a sizable sweet spot for chopping, a gentle belly for rock cutting, and a thin pointed tip for detail work.
We are making some of these formidable blades available with very nice rosewood octagonal handles that use buffalo horn ferrules.Brand: Sukenari
Blacksmith: Mr. Hinaki
Location: Toyama, Japan
Construction: San Mai
Edge Steel: ZDP189 Stainless Steel
HRC: 65
Cladding: Stainless Steel
Finish: Hairline
Weight: 7.7 oz (218 g)
Edge Length: 265 mm
Total Length: 423 mm
Thickness at Heel: 2.5 mm
Blade Height: 52 mm
This Sukenari has a double-sided edge that is 50/50 and has a nice Kiri tip. In fact, the very fine blade and thin profile go together to create a knife that is very nimble and easy to use. It's a blade fit for almost all uses. The knife has a versatile profile with a sizable sweet spot for chopping, a gentle belly for rock cutting, and a thin pointed tip for detail work.
We are making some of these formidable blades available with very nice rosewood octagonal handles that use buffalo horn ferrules.
