Yoshihiro Hayate ZDP-189 Super High Carbon Stainless Steel Santoku Multipurpose Knife 7" (180mm) Ebony Handle with Sterling Silver Ring Nuri Saya Cover

Our Yoshihiro Hayate ZDP-189 Super High Carbon Stainless Steel Santoku is a state of the art Handcrafted Japanese Chefs knife. ZDP-189 is a high carbon steel that sits at the forefront of next generation steel developed in Japan to maximize cutting performance and edge retention like no other before it. With a HRC scale of 66-67, this knife will make and keep its superior edge for an extreme period of time. It is perfect for those professionals who have daily high-volume prep work for extended hours.

The ZDP-189 core is clad with a softer stainless steel to add to its durability and ease of maintenance, and comes equipped with an ambidextrous premium ebony wood handle with Sterling silver ring. This knife comes with a lacquered magnolia wood saya cover, which is easy to clean and resistant to stain and odor. Hand wash with mild cleanser; NSF Approved; Handmade by skilled tradesmen in Japan.It takes a very high degree of skill to create knives of such exceptional performance and exquisite beauty with a steel of this caliber and is a testament to the extraordinary skill of the artisans.

The most versatile and one of the most popular knives that a cook can have today is a Japanese all purpose chefs knife known as a Santoku knife. From dicing, slicing, and chopping fresh produce from a farmers market to carving a roast chicken straight from the oven, even the simplest tasks are elevated with a handcrafted knife that is as beautiful as it is functional.