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Sukenari ZDP189 kiritsuke gyuto 270mm

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Specifications

The Sukenari Kiritsuke Gyuto is a versatile chef's knife from Toyama, Japan. Featuring ZDP189 stainless steel with a migaki finish, this knife offers exceptional edge retention for professional use.

  • Hand-forged in Toyama, Japan
  • 261mm (10.28") cutting edge length
  • ZDP189 core steel from Hitachi at ~66 HRC
  • Features very high carbon content (~3.00%), significantly higher than the typical 1.0-1.5% found in many Japanese knife steels, contributing to exceptional edge retention for those who prioritize it
  • Full convex grind; thin yet robust and solid
  • For right and left-handed users
  • Octagonal wenge wood handle (see notes below)

Details

  • Brand: Sukenari
  • Producing Area: Toyama, Japan
  • Knife Type: Kiritsuke Gyuto
  • Finish: Migaki
  • Core Steel: ZDP189
  • HRC: ~66
  • Steel Type: Stainless Steel

Blade & Handle Specs

  • Overall length: 421mm
  • Blade length (heel to tip): 261mm (10.28")
  • Blade height at heel: 52.4mm
  • Spine thickness:
    • At the handle: 2.5mm
    • At the heel: 2.4mm
    • Midway: 2.3mm
    • 1cm from the tip: 0.9mm
  • Weight: 248g
  • Edge/bevel: 50:50
  • Handle: Octagonal wenge with buffalo horn ferrule (see notes below)
  • Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
  • Saya/Sheath: Not included

Notes

  • For the care and maintenance of Japanese kitchen knives, such as this ZDP189 Japanese chef's knife, please refer to our care guide below.
  • Slight measurement variations are common in Japanese kitchen knives.
  • Small surface finish variations in knives are a normal part of the handcrafting process.
  • Please note that the small voids in the wenge handles are natural characteristics of this wood species. These features are not defects but simply part of wenge's distinctive appearance.
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• Dispatches within 24-48 hours
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• 30-day returns on unused items
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Care Guide

• Use whetstones for sharpening
• Use wooden or rubber cutting boards
• Keep clean and dry to prevent rust
• Avoid cutting bones or frozen foods
• Hand wash only - no dishwasher
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FAQ

Why is the blade length different from the displayed size? The size in the product title is a nominal reference used by knife makers. The actual blade can be slightly longer or shorter due to handcrafting and traditional sizing. Each product page lists the exact measured length.

When will out-of-stock items be restocked? We carry limited, rotating stock. Once something sells out, we don't necessarily reorder it right away. It could be months before that item comes back, if at all. We bring in new knives regularly, but they're not always the same ones. Our newsletter is the best way to stay updated on new arrivals.

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