About the Maker - Sukenari Hamono

Sukenari Hamono (佑成刃物), is a high-end professional knives manufacturer established in 1933 and located in Toyama, Japan. With a high reputation in heat treatment, they are famous with their work on the ZDP189 and HAP40 steel which they offer a much higher hardness.

About the Shape - Sujihiki

The Sujihiki (筋引) literally translates to "tendon slicer", meaning it is intended for slicing boneless protein such as meat or fish, or terrines. The thin and short height profile reduces friction when slicing.

About the Steel - ZDP189

Developed by Hitachi Metals in Japan, ZDP189 contains extremely high carbon - 3% and chromium - 20% content, making it extremely hard with superior edge retention. It is capable of being head treated to up to 68 HRC. With its extreme hardness, ZDP189 is known for difficult to sharpen and forge, resulting a lower popularity among knife makers despite outstanding performance.

About the Finish - Mirror

Mirror finish refers to a blade that has been polished to such a high degree that it reflects light, similar to a mirror. This type of finish not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of the knife but also provides practical benefits. It reduces drag when cutting and prevents food from sticking to the blade. The mirror finish is achieved through a meticulous process of grinding and polishing, resulting in a blade with a smooth, shiny, and reflective surface.

About the Finish - Damascus

Damascus or "Modern Damascus" finish refers to the watery or wavy light and dark pattern of the metal. Suminagashi (墨流し) which literally translates to "floating ink" is another word used for the finish.

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Sukenari Hamono ZDP189 Mirror Damascus Sujihiki 270mm

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