Our Yoshihiro Hayate ZDP-189 Super High Carbon Stainless Steel Kiritsuke is a state of the art Handcrafted Japanese Chef knife. ZDP-189 is a high carbon steel that sits at the forefront of next generation steel developed in Japan to maximize cutting performance and edge retention like no other before it. With a HRC scale of 66-67, this knife will make and keep its superior edge for an extreme period of time. It is perfect for those professionals who have daily high-volume prep work for extended hours.

The ZDP-189 core is clad with a softer stainless steel to add to its durability and ease of maintenance, and comes equipped with an ambidextrous Octagonal Premium Ebony Wood handle with double bolster.This knife comes with a lacquered magnolia wood saya cover, which is easy to clean and resistant to stain and odor. It takes a very high degree of skill to create knives of such exceptional performance and exquisite beauty with a steel of this caliber and is a testament to the extraordinary skill of the artisans.

This Kiritsuke is perfect for those who are looking for a double edged slicer knife to help prepare large roasts to thinly slicing cucumbers or smoked salmon.Hand wash with mild cleanser; Handmade by skilled tradesmen in Japan.