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We have been working with Gihei for many years and during that time they have produced some of the nicest blades we have offered. We carry a variety of knives both under their own name and custom branded as Richmond ZDP189.
The santoku featured here is constructed using HAP40 PM semi-stainless steel as the inner core (hagane) with a strong outer jigane made from stainless steel. HAP40 is a very good steel for kitchen knives, especially when heat treated to 65-66 HRC. The heat treatment applied to Gihei blades is of notable quality. This combination results in a knife that takes a great edge and stays sharp for a long time.
The santoku knife is probably the Japanese knife best established in the western marketplace. Santoku knives are prized for their handy, user friendly size and gyuto/chef’s knife like versatility.
This santoku is paired with a lovely walnut and maple octagonal handle.Brand: Gihei
Blacksmith: Mr Hosikawa
Region: Sanjo City Japan
Construction: San Mai
Cladding: Stainless Steel
Edge Steel: HAP40
Handle: Walnut Octagonal
Ferrule: Maple
Weight: 4.2oz
Blade Length: 170mm
Total Length: 305mm
Spine Thickness: 1.56mm
Blade Height: 46.24mm
The santoku featured here is constructed using HAP40 PM semi-stainless steel as the inner core (hagane) with a strong outer jigane made from stainless steel. HAP40 is a very good steel for kitchen knives, especially when heat treated to 65-66 HRC. The heat treatment applied to Gihei blades is of notable quality. This combination results in a knife that takes a great edge and stays sharp for a long time.
The santoku knife is probably the Japanese knife best established in the western marketplace. Santoku knives are prized for their handy, user friendly size and gyuto/chef’s knife like versatility.
This santoku is paired with a lovely walnut and maple octagonal handle.
Product Reviews
Sweet knife, July 16, 2017 Gihei HAP40 165mm Santoku, May 14, 2017Posted By: Bill Brown - verified customer
The Gihei HAP40 165mm Santoku is excellent in all ways. Its finely finished and is a very handsome knife. It was moderately sharp out of the box but was easy to sharpen and took a great edgebetter even than my Kurosaki AS Santoku, which is itself no slouch. This is the 2nd knife Ive owned made with HAP40 and its an impressive steel, taking and holding an edge very well. Highly recommended.
The Gihei HAP40 165mm Santoku is excellent in all ways. Its finely finished and is a very handsome knife. It was moderately sharp out of the box but was easy to sharpen and took a great edgebetter even than my Kurosaki AS Santoku, which is itself no slouch. This is the 2nd knife Ive owned made with HAP40 and its an impressive steel, taking and holding an edge very well. Highly recommended.
Gehei HAP40, January 8, 2017Posted By: Todd Vitt - verified customer
This knife is fantastic! Fit and finish was very good, no sharp edges.where tang enters handle was sealed. The OOTB edge was not great so I sharpened it to a 6k stone and stopped it.the blades now ridiculously sharp.because of sharpness and it's very thin blade, this knife just glides through produce with little effort. highly recommend this knife
This knife is fantastic! Fit and finish was very good, no sharp edges.where tang enters handle was sealed. The OOTB edge was not great so I sharpened it to a 6k stone and stopped it.the blades now ridiculously sharp.because of sharpness and it's very thin blade, this knife just glides through produce with little effort. highly recommend this knife
Gihei Santoku, November 12, 2016Posted By: Scott Smith - verified customer
Very impressive craftsmanship. Knife seems a little small due to the blade height. I have large hands and the handle is perfect but my knuckles hit the board when using it. Still a very well make knife and extremely sharp.
Very impressive craftsmanship. Knife seems a little small due to the blade height. I have large hands and the handle is perfect but my knuckles hit the board when using it. Still a very well make knife and extremely sharp.
Light-Weight, Great Balalnce, Razor Sharp, & Beautiful, November 3, 2016Posted By: Steven - verified customer
Working with good tools is inspiring, and this knife is not only high quality, but beautiful as well. I had Mark fit mine with the cherry handle and it's a pleasure to behold and to use! I'm a home hobbyist cook, so having it come out of the box with a razor sharp edge was a delight. I also love the light weight and great balance. Excellent customer service, as usual!
Working with good tools is inspiring, and this knife is not only high quality, but beautiful as well. I had Mark fit mine with the cherry handle and it's a pleasure to behold and to use! I'm a home hobbyist cook, so having it come out of the box with a razor sharp edge was a delight. I also love the light weight and great balance. Excellent customer service, as usual!
I love this santoku, July 3, 2016 Wow!, June 3, 2016Posted By: Will Clark - verified customer
This thing is made of lasers or something. It's incredibly light, and cuts like nothing I've used before! It arrived extremely sharp and I can hardly believe how it cuts. I thought my other CKTG knives were amazing, but this is a new feeling. (I have a Takeda AS Classic Gyuto and a Kohetsu Nakiri which I relly love.)I admit I haven't used it long enough to know about the sharpening properties, but as it stands right now I can't recommend it highly enough.
This thing is made of lasers or something. It's incredibly light, and cuts like nothing I've used before! It arrived extremely sharp and I can hardly believe how it cuts. I thought my other CKTG knives were amazing, but this is a new feeling. (I have a Takeda AS Classic Gyuto and a Kohetsu Nakiri which I relly love.)I admit I haven't used it long enough to know about the sharpening properties, but as it stands right now I can't recommend it highly enough.
If you are thinking about getting this, DO IT!!!!!, November 12, 2015 Beautiful, August 14, 2015Posted By: Jeff540 - verified customer
My first review here. Since there's no review so far for this wonderful knife, I'd like to offer some of the justice it deserves. I'm a passionate home cook, and I've had this for about a month now. it's my second J-knife. Wonderful fit and finish, but the steel is simply incredible. I'm a neophyte sharpener, but even my elementary skills were sufficient to put a hair popping edge on this knife. All this translates to a wonderful experience in use: I find myself relaxing in the kitchen when using this knife; I'm no longer in a rush to get tasks finished quickly, almost a Zen thing.
My first review here. Since there's no review so far for this wonderful knife, I'd like to offer some of the justice it deserves. I'm a passionate home cook, and I've had this for about a month now. it's my second J-knife. Wonderful fit and finish, but the steel is simply incredible. I'm a neophyte sharpener, but even my elementary skills were sufficient to put a hair popping edge on this knife. All this translates to a wonderful experience in use: I find myself relaxing in the kitchen when using this knife; I'm no longer in a rush to get tasks finished quickly, almost a Zen thing.
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