{"product_id":"custom-limited-edition-sukenari-zdp-189-nickel-damascus-kiritsuke-210mm-8-2-inch-scl-412","title":"Custom Limited Edition, Sukenari ZDP-189 Nickel Damascus Kiritsuke 210mm (8.2 inch, SCL-412)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is the Custom Limited Edition and result for making one of a kinds, \u003c\/span\u003eCustom Limited Edition Sukenari ZDP-189 Nickel Damascus Kiritsuke Knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“ZDP-189” is a one of the new generation of Powdered Metallurgy High-Speed Tool Steels and is produced by Hitachi Metals Ltd. Needless to say, knife enthusiasts have rated ZDP-189 as one of the very best steels for making premium cutlery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSukenari’s knowledge of traditional forging processes and vast experience with modern high performance steels has proved to be invaluable when working with these new high performance steels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ZDP-189 core blade steel (HRc. 65) is forge-welded with Stainless Damascus steel cladding, which is made with alternating layers of Nickel Steel and Stainless Steel. The blade is beautifully mirror polished and finished so that the white color of Nickel Steel layers vividly contrast with the glossy silver color of the Stainless Steel layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Sukenari ZDP-189 Nickel Damascus knife \u003cspan\u003eis fitted with a Innovative Octagonal Desert Ironwood handle with a Turquoise Composite Stone Ferrule \u0026amp; Butt with Nickel Silver Spacers. For safekeeping, this knife comes with a matching Magnolia wood \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSaya\u003c\/em\u003e (Sheath) with a black pakkawood \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSaya\u003c\/em\u003e pin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The stylish and versatile Kiritsuke-Gyuto is becoming more common and popular in recent years.  The triangular tip area is particularly useful for detailed work and cutting fish or meat. It is a very versatile knife that can be used to perform many of the tasks normally done with a Gyuto.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnife Model: Custom Limited, Sukenari ZDP-189 Nickel Damascus Kiritsuke 210mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Material: ZDP-189 Nickel Damascus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 65\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Grind and Edge Shape: Double Bevel Edge 50\/50\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle Material: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOctagonal Desert Ironwood handle with Turquoise \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eComposite Stone Ferrule \u0026amp; Butt with Nickel Silver Spacers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSaya Included: Yes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"191\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKiritsuke 210mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCutting edge length: 202mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTotal Length: 358mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade Thickness: 2.6mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade Width: 48mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHandle Length: 140mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTotal Weight: 228g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1373\/2665\/files\/KnifeDimension_C_large.jpg?v=1485574712\" alt=\"Custom Limited Edition, Sukenari ZDP-189 Nickel Damascus Wa Gyuto 240mm (SCL-63)\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Left Handed Version\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis knife comes with 50\/50 double bevel edge geometry for both right and left handed use. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor your information, Japanese Kitchen knives are generally designed for right hand \u003c\/span\u003euse with a slightly thicker and rounded grinding on the right side blade and a less rounded (almost straight flat) grinding on the left side blade. However, both right and left hander can use the knives that have double bevel edge sharpened  50\/50 without problems. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructions \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWe believe the quality and cutting performance of Japanese knives are the best in the world, and hope you enjoy fine craftsmanship and sharp edge with your new knife. With proper cares, every Japanese knife should be your special cooking partner for long times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis is the Powdered High Speed Tool Steel blade kitchen knife that has a rust resistance for easy maintenance. However, it may get rust, if kept in wet condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePlease do not put the knife in the dishwasher machine for cleaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePlease do not leave the knife in water or wet condition for long time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAfter using, please hand wash the blade, bolster and handle thoroughly, and wipe it clean and dry with soft clothes, and keep it in dry place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis is an extremely sharp knife. Please use special cares in using and storing it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eUnlike German made knives, Japanese knife blades are ground to thin cutting edge for sharper cutting and easier re-sharpening. Please protect the edge from hitting hard materials to avoid chipping or cracking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePlease do not use it to cut bone or frozen foods, any hard shell foods such as lobster and crab.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWe recommend using Japanese whetstones to re-sharpen the knife, when it gets dull.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sukenari","offers":[{"title":"SCL-412 ZDP189 Kiritsuke 210mm (8.2 inch)","offer_id":47184900358427,"sku":"SCL-412","price":740.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1373\/2665\/files\/sukenari-kiritsuke-custom-limited-edition-sukenari-zdp-189-nickel-damascus-kiritsuke-210mm-8-2-inch-scl-412-43416236032283.jpg?v=1699416232","url":"https:\/\/japanesechefsknife.com\/products\/custom-limited-edition-sukenari-zdp-189-nickel-damascus-kiritsuke-210mm-8-2-inch-scl-412","provider":"JapaneseChefsKnife.Com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}