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Gihei Hamono ZDP-189 Gyuto 210mm

$1,129.00 NZD

Knife Specifications

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Style

Gyuto

Blade Material

ZDP-189 core, stainless cladding

Handle Material

Octagonal Spalted Maple/Black horn

Bevel

Double Bevel

Maintenance Level

Low

Edge Length

210mm

Overall Length

365mm

Spine Thickness

2.3mm/1.4mm

Blade Height

48mm

Weight

142g

HRC

~65

An In depth look

Blade Type

The Gyuto knife, a cornerstone of Japanese culinary tradition, is a versatile, all-purpose chef's knife. Its name, translating to "beef sword," reflects its proficiency in slicing meat and in more modern times vegetables. However, its slightly curved blade excels in chopping, dicing, and mincing, making it indispensable in any kitchen.

Steel Type

ZDP-189 steel, a premium high-carbon stainless steel developed by Hitachi, is celebrated for its exceptional hardness and unmatched edge retention. With an extremely high carbon content and added chromium, it offers outstanding sharpness and corrosion resistance. Its remarkable wear resistance and ability to hold a razor edge make ZDP-189 one of the finest choices for high-performance Japanese knives.

Care Information

This knife is made with stainless steel and is easy going and low on maintenance. It has high chromium content, meaning it is generally considered safe to leave wet on the board for short periods of time. is still best practice to not leave this knife to air dry as it's stain-less not stain-none! Wipe down after washing the knife and store away from any sources of moisture. 

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