Yoshihiro HAP40 High Speed Stainless Steel Sujihiki-Kiritsuke Slicer Knife Triple Nickel Silver Ring and Ebony Handle
Yoshihiro HAP40 High Speed Stainless Steel Sujihiki-Kiritsuke Slicer Knife Triple Nickel Silver Ring and Ebony Handle
SKU:
- Blade Hardness
- 66-68 HRC
- Stain Resistant
- Yes
- Saya Cover
- Free Nuri Lacquered Saya Included
Full Specifications
Blade
- Knife Type
- Sujihiki (Slicer Knife)
- Primary Use
- Slicing & carving (meat or fish)
- Blade Metal
- HAP-40 Steel
- Grade
- Kurouchi
- Construction
- Mono-Steel
- Blade Hardness
- 66-68 HRC
- Blade Edge Type
- Double Bevel
- Blade Finish
- Plain
- Stain Resistant
- Yes
Handle
- Handle Material
- Ebony
- Handle Shape
- Octagonal
- Bolster Material
- Water Buffalo Horn (Color Varies)
- Tang Type
- Partial Tang
Product Details
Our Yoshihiro HAP40 High Speed Stainless Steel knives feature a hardened HAP40 powdered metallurgy core, heat treated to 66–68 HRC. The stainless-clad construction provides a balance of toughness, corrosion resistance, and ease of maintenance. Paired with a premium ebony handle and bolster, these knives are designed for professionals and serious home cooks who demand high cutting performance in a refined, practical package.
HAP40, developed by Hitachi, is highly sought after for its exceptional cutting ability, edge stability, and long-lasting sharpness. While extremely hard, it is easier to sharpen than ZDP-189 due to its lower chromium content. Its hardness delivers outstanding wear resistance and edge retention, though the lower chromium also means it can tarnish more easily if not cared for.
This combination of hardness, cutting performance, and manageable maintenance makes HAP40 a top choice for high-performance Japanese kitchen knives.
Care & Origin
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Care Instructions
- Hand wash only.
Dry immediately.
Avoid the dishwasher. - Sharpening Method
- Sharpen by hand using whetstones. Do not use honing rods.