{"product_id":"yoshihiro-hayate-zdp-189-super-high-carbon-stainless-steel-gyuto-chefs-knife-ocean-blue-handle-with-alternative-ivory-bolster-210mm","title":"Yoshihiro Hayate ZDP-189 Super High Carbon Stainless Steel Gyuto Chefs Knife Ocean Blue Handle with Alternative Ivory Bolster 210mm","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n    #specs {\n        padding: 15px;\n        border-radius: 10px;\n        box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);\n        margin-bottom: 20px;\n        max-width: 800px;\n        margin: auto;\n    }\n\n    #specs h2 {\n        text-align: center;\n        margin-bottom: 10px;\n        font-size: 1.5em;\n        font-weight: normal;\n        letter-spacing: 0.05em;\n        text-transform: uppercase;\n    }\n\n    ul {\n        list-style-type: none;\n        padding: 0;\n        margin: 0;\n    }\n\n    li {\n        display: flex;\n        align-items: center;\n        font-size: 1em;\n        padding: 6px;\n        margin-bottom: 2px;\n        word-wrap: break-word;\n    }\n\n    #specs strong {\n        flex: 0 0 auto;\n        min-width: 120px;\n        \/* Set a minimum width *\/\n        margin-right: 10px;\n        \/* Added right margin for extra horizontal spacing *\/\n    }\n\n    #specs span {\n        flex: 1;\n        \/* Ensure span takes up remaining space *\/\n    }\n\n    \/* Hover effect on li items within ul *\/\n\n    #specs ul li:hover {\n        background-color: rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.1);\n        transition: background-color 0.3s ease;\n    }\n\n    \/* Mobile adjustments *\/\n\n    @media (max-width: 768px) {\n        #specs {\n            padding: 10px;\n        }\n        #specs h2 {\n            font-size: 1.3em;\n        }\n        li {\n            font-size: 0.9em;\n            padding: 4px;\n        }\n        #specs strong {\n            min-width: 100px;\n            \/* Adjusted for smaller screens *\/\n            font-size: 0.9em;\n            \/* Reduced strong font size *\/\n            margin-right: 8px;\n            \/* Reduced right margin for mobile *\/\n        }\n    }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZDP-189 is a premium powdered metallurgy steel developed by Hitachi and is widely regarded as one of the hardest steels used in high-end Japanese cutlery, even exceeding the hardness of HAP40. Hardened to approximately 65–67 HRC, it delivers exceptional edge retention and the ability to hold an extremely fine cutting edge for an extended period, which is why it has become one of the most sought-after steels among professionals and serious enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its very high carbon and chromium content, ZDP-189 combines extreme hardness with good corrosion resistance, allowing the edge to last far longer than most conventional kitchen knife steels. This level of performance greatly reduces the need for frequent sharpening, though the same hardness means ZDP-189 requires more skill and proper equipment if sharpening or edge repair is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to its cost and demanding production process, ZDP-189 is typically reserved for top-tier knives and is most often used as a hardened core in laminated (San Mai) constructions. 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