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ZDP-189 Steel

ZDP-189 is a powdered stainless steel with very high carbon and chromium content. It can be hardened beyond almost any other kitchen knife steel, giving extraordinary edge retention, and it stays sharp far longer than conventional stainless steels.

Our Hayate ZDP-189 knives include gyuto, kiritsuke, petty, paring and utility kiritsuke, many with octagonal ebony handles, sterling silver rings and nuri saya covers, plus limited Sukenari Damascus editions. Sharpen them on quality whetstones and use them on wood or soft synthetic boards to protect the hard edge.

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  • Petty utility chef knife with stainless steel blade and dark ebony handle, triple ring accents
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    Yoshihiro Hayate ZDP-189 Super High Carbon Stainless Steel Petty Utility Chefs Knife Octagonal Ebony wood Handle with Triple ring

    Yoshihiro Hayate ZDP-189 Super High Carbon Stainless Steel Petty Utility Chefs Knife Octagonal Ebony wood Handle with Triple ring

    $419.99
    $419.99
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  • Sujihiki kiritsuke knife with white blade, dark horn handle, and wooden sheath on boards.
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    Yoshihiro Hayate ZDP-189 Super High Carbon Stainless Steel Sujihiki Kiritsuke Knife Octagonal Triple Ring Ebony Handle with Water Buffalo Horn Bolster

    Yoshihiro Hayate ZDP-189 Super High Carbon Stainless Steel Sujihiki Kiritsuke Knife Octagonal Triple Ring Ebony Handle with Water Buffalo Horn Bolster

    From $449.99
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  • Kiritsuke knife with stainless blade and alternative ivory handle, blue inlay

    Hayate Sukenari ZDP-189 Super High Carbon Stainless Steel Kiritsuke Knife Octagonal Handle with Alternative Ivory Bolster

    Hayate Sukenari ZDP-189 Super High Carbon Stainless Steel Kiritsuke Knife Octagonal Handle with Alternative Ivory Bolster

    From $479.99
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  • Gyuto chef knife with stainless blade, ivory bolster, octagonal blue handle

    Yoshihiro Hayate ZDP-189 Super High Carbon Stainless Steel Gyuto Knife Octagonal Handle with Alternative Ivory Bolster

    Yoshihiro Hayate ZDP-189 Super High Carbon Stainless Steel Gyuto Knife Octagonal Handle with Alternative Ivory Bolster

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  • Sujihiki slicer knife with damascus blade and triple-ring handle, paired with tassel cord
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    Yoshihiro Hayate ZDP 189 Super High Carbon Stainless Steel Damascus Sujihiki Slicer Knife Triple Ring Ebony Handle

    Yoshihiro Hayate ZDP 189 Super High Carbon Stainless Steel Damascus Sujihiki Slicer Knife Triple Ring Ebony Handle

    From $599.99
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  • Gyuto chef knife with white stainless blade and ebony handle, triple ring accents

    Yoshihiro Hayate ZDP-189 Super High Carbon Stainless Steel Gyuto Chefs Knife Premium Ebony Handle with Triple Ring Handle 210mm

    Yoshihiro Hayate ZDP-189 Super High Carbon Stainless Steel Gyuto Chefs Knife Premium Ebony Handle with Triple Ring Handle 210mm

    $599.99
    $599.99
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  • 210mm stainless steel gyuto chef knife with ocean blue handle and ivory bolster

    Yoshihiro Hayate ZDP-189 Super High Carbon Stainless Steel Gyuto Chefs Knife Ocean Blue Handle with Alternative Ivory Bolster 210mm

    Yoshihiro Hayate ZDP-189 Super High Carbon Stainless Steel Gyuto Chefs Knife Ocean Blue Handle with Alternative Ivory Bolster 210mm

    $609.99
    $609.99
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  • Damascus gyuto chef knife with long blade and dark octagonal handle

    Yoshihiro Hayate ZDP-189 Super High Carbon Stainless Steel Damascus Gyuto Chef Knife Octagonal Ebony Wood Handle with Triple Ring

    Yoshihiro Hayate ZDP-189 Super High Carbon Stainless Steel Damascus Gyuto Chef Knife Octagonal Ebony Wood Handle with Triple Ring

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  • Chef gyuto knife with ocean blue octagonal handle and grey Damascus blade, 210mm

    Yoshihiro Hayate ZDP-189 Super High Carbon Stainless Steel Damascus Gyuto Chef Knife Octagonal Ocean Blue Handle (Blade Length 210mm)

    Yoshihiro Hayate ZDP-189 Super High Carbon Stainless Steel Damascus Gyuto Chef Knife Octagonal Ocean Blue Handle (Blade Length 210mm)

    From $669.99
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  • Kiritsuke chef knife set on boards: dark handle with white bolster, Damascus blade

    Hayate Sukenari ZDP-189 Super High Carbon Stainless Steel Damascus Kiritsuke Chef Knife Octagonal Handle with Alternative Ivory Bolster

    Hayate Sukenari ZDP-189 Super High Carbon Stainless Steel Damascus Kiritsuke Chef Knife Octagonal Handle with Alternative Ivory Bolster

    From $679.99
    From $679.99
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  • Damascus gyuto chef knife with ivory octagonal handle, teal bolster, and patterned blade

    Hayate Sukenari ZDP-189 Super High Carbon Stainless Steel Damascus Gyuto Chef Knife Octagonal Handle with Alternative Ivory Bolster

    Hayate Sukenari ZDP-189 Super High Carbon Stainless Steel Damascus Gyuto Chef Knife Octagonal Handle with Alternative Ivory Bolster

    From $679.99
    From $679.99
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  • Kiritsuke chef knife with damascus blade and octagonal ocean-blue handle
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    Yoshihiro Hayate ZDP-189 Super High Carbon Stainless Steel Damascus Kiritsuke Chef Knife Octagonal Ocean Blue Handle (Blade Length 210mm)

    Yoshihiro Hayate ZDP-189 Super High Carbon Stainless Steel Damascus Kiritsuke Chef Knife Octagonal Ocean Blue Handle (Blade Length 210mm)

    $689.99
    $689.99
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