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Yoshihiro High Speed Steel HAP40 Nakiri Vegetable Chefs Knife with Ocean Blue Handle and Magnolia Saya Cover

Yoshihiro High Speed Steel HAP40 Nakiri Vegetable Chefs Knife with Ocean Blue Handle and Magnolia Saya Cover

SKU:
HSWANA180OBMS
$429.99
$429.99
Size 7" (180mm)
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66-68 HRC
Yes
Free Magnolia Saya Cover Included

Blade Hardness

HRC (Rockwell Hardness) measures how hard the blade's steel is. Kitchen knife steel typically falls in the high-50s to mid-60s on this scale. Harder steel is built to hold a fine edge over long use, while softer steel favors flexibility and easy resharpening. The right HRC depends on the steel and design, not a single higher-is-better number.

Stain Resistant

This steel resists rust and staining from moisture and acidic foods, making it easy to maintain with routine care.

Saya Cover

This knife comes with its saya cover included at no additional cost, shaped to its exact blade for the same custom fit customers pay extra for on other knives.
Full Specifications

Blade

Knife Type
Nakiri (Vegetable Knife)
Primary Use
Vegetable cutting
Blade Metal
HAP-40 Steel
Construction
Clad (San Mai)
Blade Hardness
66-68 HRC
Blade Edge Type
Double Bevel
Blade Finish
Plain
Stain Resistant
Yes

Handle

Handle Material
Stabilized Maple Burl (Ocean Blue)
Handle Shape
Octagonal
Bolster Material
Water Buffalo Horn (Color Varies)
Tang Type
Partial Tang
Product Details

This 7" (180mm) HAP40 Nakiri has an ocean blue stabilized maple burl handle with a water buffalo horn bolster and comes with a saya cover. Its straight edge meets the board along its full length for clean push cuts through vegetables, and HAP40 powdered high-speed steel at 66-68 HRC keeps that edge for a long time.

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.

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