ZDP-189 Santoku Black 180mm (7.1") - BLADE
The ZDP-189 Santoku black blade is available without a handle. This is your chance to make your own handle or order it separately so you can put together a one-of-a-kind knife that is perfectly suited to your taste and needs. The knife is also available with an octagonal handle in walnut wood.
BLADE SHAPE:
The name "Santoku" derives from the Japanese word "San," meaning "three," representing the knife's three virtues. It effortlessly handles three key ingredients: meat, fish, and vegetables. It is equally adept at slicing, chopping, and mincing, making it a versatile companion in the kitchen.
The Santoku knife is divided into three distinct parts. The tip is designed for intricate work, allowing for precise cuts. The cutting edge serves general cutting purposes, accommodating a range of tasks. Lastly, the heel of the knife is perfect for heavy-duty chopping.
STEEL:
The heart of the knife is made of ZDP-189 steel, which we selected because systematic testing has proven its superior qualities and long-lasting sharpness.
The steel contains as much as 3% Carbon (C), which is one of the main elements contributing strength and typically found in amounts of up to only 1% in other types of solid steel, while the Chromium (Cr) content, which prevents corrosion, amounts to nearly 20%. It also features 0.60% Tungsten (W), which considerably increases the abrasion resistance of steel, 1.4% Molybdenum (Mo), which helps to preserve the strength and power of steel under variable temperatures, and 0.10% Vanadium (V), the key element in increasing steel strength. Heat treatment produces steel with a hardness of 65-67 HRC.
ZDP-189 composition: C 3.00 % | Cr 20.00 % | W 0.60 % | Mo 1.40 % | V 0.10 % | Mn 0.50 % | Si 0.40 %
LAMINATION:
The steel is laminated, meaning that the core is made of very strong steel covered with an external layer of softer stainless steel - also known as warikomiĀ clad. The softer external layer protects the core steel from external factors.
The hard core of a knife is sandwiched between two layers of softer steel, reaching only up to a half of the bladeās width. This specific type of construction is used for steels that are very challenging to forge, for example for certain types of powder steels. A glowing hot piece of iron is split and a piece of steel is inserted. The material is now forged into one piece. This creates a highly durable kitchen knife with a slightly more pliable core. The main advantage of these knives is that they are thin, sharp and retain their edge very well. Warikomi is also called the āsplit and insert methodā.Ā
GEOMETRY:
Santoku Black has a double bevel (symmetrical) blade with a low profile and aĀ V-edge grind, which gives it a good balance between the ease of cutting and robustness. This kind of grindĀ produces very sharp edges andĀ is wonderful at making very thin slices.Ā
BLADE FINISH:
Kuro-uchi finish, the unprocessed (black) part on the top side of the blade has already developed a dark patina, which protects the blade and gives it a traditional Japanese look.Ā
The knife bears barely visible impressions of the hand-forging process (round hammer dents on the blade), which gives it a beautiful rustic finish and also prevents food from sticking to the blade. KanjiĀ Ā ē»é² ä¹ä½åä½ "registered as work of Yoshida Smithy in Saga Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan" has been chiseled onto the blade.
BLACKSMITH:
The knife is manufactured at the smithy of Yoshida HamonoĀ in Japan, a family company with an age-long tradition in manufacturing state-of-the-art tools and Japanese swords (katanas) by hand. Yoshida Hamono has a great deal of experience forging ZDP-189 steel in the traditional manner. See the photo story from our visit to their smithy.
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TheĀ knife is laminated, forged, and heatĀ treatedĀ by theĀ blacksmith inĀ his smallĀ smithyĀ inĀ the south ofĀ Japan. The kuro-uchiĀ finishĀ has a touch of rusticity and robustness that comes with the purely handmade blade.Ā Handles are in different shades of brown, from dark brown to light brown. Therefore,Ā each piece is completely unique. |
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$102.50ZDP-189 Santoku Black 180mm (7.1") - BLADE
The ZDP-189 Santoku black blade is available without a handle. This is your chance to make your own handle or order it separately so you can put together a one-of-a-kind knife that is perfectly suited to your taste and needs. The knife is also available with an octagonal handle in walnut wood.
BLADE SHAPE:
The name "Santoku" derives from the Japanese word "San," meaning "three," representing the knife's three virtues. It effortlessly handles three key ingredients: meat, fish, and vegetables. It is equally adept at slicing, chopping, and mincing, making it a versatile companion in the kitchen.
The Santoku knife is divided into three distinct parts. The tip is designed for intricate work, allowing for precise cuts. The cutting edge serves general cutting purposes, accommodating a range of tasks. Lastly, the heel of the knife is perfect for heavy-duty chopping.
STEEL:
The heart of the knife is made of ZDP-189 steel, which we selected because systematic testing has proven its superior qualities and long-lasting sharpness.
The steel contains as much as 3% Carbon (C), which is one of the main elements contributing strength and typically found in amounts of up to only 1% in other types of solid steel, while the Chromium (Cr) content, which prevents corrosion, amounts to nearly 20%. It also features 0.60% Tungsten (W), which considerably increases the abrasion resistance of steel, 1.4% Molybdenum (Mo), which helps to preserve the strength and power of steel under variable temperatures, and 0.10% Vanadium (V), the key element in increasing steel strength. Heat treatment produces steel with a hardness of 65-67 HRC.
ZDP-189 composition: C 3.00 % | Cr 20.00 % | W 0.60 % | Mo 1.40 % | V 0.10 % | Mn 0.50 % | Si 0.40 %
LAMINATION:
The steel is laminated, meaning that the core is made of very strong steel covered with an external layer of softer stainless steel - also known as warikomiĀ clad. The softer external layer protects the core steel from external factors.
The hard core of a knife is sandwiched between two layers of softer steel, reaching only up to a half of the bladeās width. This specific type of construction is used for steels that are very challenging to forge, for example for certain types of powder steels. A glowing hot piece of iron is split and a piece of steel is inserted. The material is now forged into one piece. This creates a highly durable kitchen knife with a slightly more pliable core. The main advantage of these knives is that they are thin, sharp and retain their edge very well. Warikomi is also called the āsplit and insert methodā.Ā
GEOMETRY:
Santoku Black has a double bevel (symmetrical) blade with a low profile and aĀ V-edge grind, which gives it a good balance between the ease of cutting and robustness. This kind of grindĀ produces very sharp edges andĀ is wonderful at making very thin slices.Ā
BLADE FINISH:
Kuro-uchi finish, the unprocessed (black) part on the top side of the blade has already developed a dark patina, which protects the blade and gives it a traditional Japanese look.Ā
The knife bears barely visible impressions of the hand-forging process (round hammer dents on the blade), which gives it a beautiful rustic finish and also prevents food from sticking to the blade. KanjiĀ Ā ē»é² ä¹ä½åä½ "registered as work of Yoshida Smithy in Saga Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan" has been chiseled onto the blade.
BLACKSMITH:
The knife is manufactured at the smithy of Yoshida HamonoĀ in Japan, a family company with an age-long tradition in manufacturing state-of-the-art tools and Japanese swords (katanas) by hand. Yoshida Hamono has a great deal of experience forging ZDP-189 steel in the traditional manner. See the photo story from our visit to their smithy.
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TheĀ knife is laminated, forged, and heatĀ treatedĀ by theĀ blacksmith inĀ his smallĀ smithyĀ inĀ the south ofĀ Japan. The kuro-uchiĀ finishĀ has a touch of rusticity and robustness that comes with the purely handmade blade.Ā Handles are in different shades of brown, from dark brown to light brown. Therefore,Ā each piece is completely unique. |
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The ZDP-189 Santoku black blade is available without a handle. This is your chance to make your own handle or order it separately so you can put together a one-of-a-kind knife that is perfectly suited to your taste and needs. The knife is also available with an octagonal handle in walnut wood.
BLADE SHAPE:
The name "Santoku" derives from the Japanese word "San," meaning "three," representing the knife's three virtues. It effortlessly handles three key ingredients: meat, fish, and vegetables. It is equally adept at slicing, chopping, and mincing, making it a versatile companion in the kitchen.
The Santoku knife is divided into three distinct parts. The tip is designed for intricate work, allowing for precise cuts. The cutting edge serves general cutting purposes, accommodating a range of tasks. Lastly, the heel of the knife is perfect for heavy-duty chopping.
STEEL:
The heart of the knife is made of ZDP-189 steel, which we selected because systematic testing has proven its superior qualities and long-lasting sharpness.
The steel contains as much as 3% Carbon (C), which is one of the main elements contributing strength and typically found in amounts of up to only 1% in other types of solid steel, while the Chromium (Cr) content, which prevents corrosion, amounts to nearly 20%. It also features 0.60% Tungsten (W), which considerably increases the abrasion resistance of steel, 1.4% Molybdenum (Mo), which helps to preserve the strength and power of steel under variable temperatures, and 0.10% Vanadium (V), the key element in increasing steel strength. Heat treatment produces steel with a hardness of 65-67 HRC.
ZDP-189 composition: C 3.00 % | Cr 20.00 % | W 0.60 % | Mo 1.40 % | V 0.10 % | Mn 0.50 % | Si 0.40 %
LAMINATION:
The steel is laminated, meaning that the core is made of very strong steel covered with an external layer of softer stainless steel - also known as warikomiĀ clad. The softer external layer protects the core steel from external factors.
The hard core of a knife is sandwiched between two layers of softer steel, reaching only up to a half of the bladeās width. This specific type of construction is used for steels that are very challenging to forge, for example for certain types of powder steels. A glowing hot piece of iron is split and a piece of steel is inserted. The material is now forged into one piece. This creates a highly durable kitchen knife with a slightly more pliable core. The main advantage of these knives is that they are thin, sharp and retain their edge very well. Warikomi is also called the āsplit and insert methodā.Ā
GEOMETRY:
Santoku Black has a double bevel (symmetrical) blade with a low profile and aĀ V-edge grind, which gives it a good balance between the ease of cutting and robustness. This kind of grindĀ produces very sharp edges andĀ is wonderful at making very thin slices.Ā
BLADE FINISH:
Kuro-uchi finish, the unprocessed (black) part on the top side of the blade has already developed a dark patina, which protects the blade and gives it a traditional Japanese look.Ā
The knife bears barely visible impressions of the hand-forging process (round hammer dents on the blade), which gives it a beautiful rustic finish and also prevents food from sticking to the blade. KanjiĀ Ā ē»é² ä¹ä½åä½ "registered as work of Yoshida Smithy in Saga Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan" has been chiseled onto the blade.
BLACKSMITH:
The knife is manufactured at the smithy of Yoshida HamonoĀ in Japan, a family company with an age-long tradition in manufacturing state-of-the-art tools and Japanese swords (katanas) by hand. Yoshida Hamono has a great deal of experience forging ZDP-189 steel in the traditional manner. See the photo story from our visit to their smithy.
|
TheĀ knife is laminated, forged, and heatĀ treatedĀ by theĀ blacksmith inĀ his smallĀ smithyĀ inĀ the south ofĀ Japan. The kuro-uchiĀ finishĀ has a touch of rusticity and robustness that comes with the purely handmade blade.Ā Handles are in different shades of brown, from dark brown to light brown. Therefore,Ā each piece is completely unique. |
