Gyuto knife, ZDP189 powder steel, polished finish - Sukenari

Sukenari hamono were founded in 1933. Throughout Japan they are known for their ability to forge blades of exceptional quality. They have also been real pioneers of forging modern steels.

SHAPE: Gyuto. Literally translates as "cow sword", this is Japan's answer to the western chef knife. 

STEEL: ZDP189. This is a modern powder steels and as the name suggested is formed from mixture of powdered elements heated and pressed together. This allows for very precise recipes to be followed. The steels themselves have the ability to be hardened to above 65 on the Rockwell scale giving them excellent edge retention. This does come at a slight cost in that they can be slightly difficult to sharpen.

FINISH: Migaki or polished

HANDLE: Octagonal Oak handle with black Buffalo horn ferule

BLADE LENGTH: 210 or 240mm.

MAKER: Sukenari - Toyama, Japan

BEST FOR: Top of the line knives in crazy steels.

SAUNDERS SAYS: "I have waited a longtime to get knives in from this maker. Now they are here my only complaint is I need more as I want all of them."

These knives are hand-forged so there may be slight variations in measurements and finishes.