ZDP189 Steel is made by the Hitachi Metals Company and is the go-to steel for customers who want top performance in a high-quality stainless steel. With an HRC of 65, some blacksmiths won't be able to heat treat the steel properly, but those at Sukenari can.
This Sukenari has a double-sided edge that is 50/50 and has a nice Kiri tip. In fact, the very fine blade and thin profile go together to create a knife that is very nimble and easy to use. It's a blade fit for almost all uses. The knife has a versatile profile with a sizable sweet spot for chopping, a gentle belly for rock cutting, and a thin, pointed tip for detail work.
We are making some of these formidable blades available with these beautiful and durable rosewood octagonal handles with buffalo horn ferrules to match the knife.Brand: Sukenari
Blacksmith: Mr. Hinaki
Location: Toyama, Japan
Construction: San Mai
Edge Steel: ZDP-189
HRC: 65
Cladding: Hairline Stainless Steel
Finish: Mirror Polish
Weight: 6.6 oz (186 g)
Edge Length: 233 mm
Total Length: 385 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 3 mm
Blade Height: 51 mm
Handle: Rosewood Octagonal
Ferrule: Buffalo Horn
This Sukenari has a double-sided edge that is 50/50 and has a nice Kiri tip. In fact, the very fine blade and thin profile go together to create a knife that is very nimble and easy to use. It's a blade fit for almost all uses. The knife has a versatile profile with a sizable sweet spot for chopping, a gentle belly for rock cutting, and a thin, pointed tip for detail work.
We are making some of these formidable blades available with these beautiful and durable rosewood octagonal handles with buffalo horn ferrules to match the knife.
