{"product_id":"zdp-189-santoku-silver-gold-carbon-180mm","title":"ZDP-189 Santoku Silver Gold Carbon 180mm (7.1\")","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"260\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZDP-189 Santoku Silver Gold Carbon 180mm\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance Japanese knife developed in collaboration with Yoshida Hamono. Its extremely hard ZDP-189 powder steel core delivers exceptional edge retention for faster, smoother, and more precise everyday prep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"484\"\u003eThe santoku shape is easy to control and works beautifully for vegetables, herbs, meat, and fish. A resin-infused carbon fiber handle with gold flakes adds durability, easy maintenance, and a more substantial feel in hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"625\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA refined, practical santoku for users who want long-lasting sharpness, everyday versatility, and a knife that looks as special as it cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE SHAPE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name \"Santoku\" derives from the Japanese word \"San,\" meaning \"three,\" representing the knife's three virtues. It effortlessly handles three key ingredients: meat, fish, and vegetables. It is equally adept at slicing, chopping, and mincing, making it a versatile companion in the kitchen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEEL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/steel-heart-of-japanese-knives\"\u003eZDP-189\u003c\/a\u003e is a high-carbon stainless powder steel with approximately 3% carbon and 20% chromium, offering exceptional edge retention and corrosion resistance. With a Rockwell hardness of 65–67 HRC, this steel allows for an extremely sharp, long-lasting edge. The steel also contains tungsten, molybdenum, and vanadium to enhance wear resistance and structural integrity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eZDP-189 composition: C 3.00 % | Cr 20.00 % | W 0.60 % | Mo 1.40 % | V 0.10 % | Mn 0.50 % | Si 0.40 %\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLAMINATION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe \u003ca title=\"Lamination\" href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-lamination\"\u003esteel is laminated\u003c\/a\u003e, meaning that the core is made of very strong steel covered with an external layer of softer stainless steel - also known as \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003ewarikomi \u003c\/i\u003eclad\u003c\/strong\u003e. The softer external layer protects the core steel from external factors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGEOMETRY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis double-bevel santoku knife has a \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\"\u003eV-edge grind\u003c\/a\u003e and a low-profile blade shape, ideal for slicing, dicing, and chopping vegetables, fish, and meat. The geometry supports precise cuts with minimal resistance, making it versatile for both professional chefs and home cooks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBLADE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e FINISH:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe blade surface is polished to a subtle mirror hairline finish with a delicate tsuchime (hammered) texture, reflecting the Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi—finding beauty in imperfection and uniqueness. Each knife is individually forged, so no two are exactly the same.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDLE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis blade is fitted with a \u003cstrong\u003eresin-infused carbon fiber wa handle\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring a deep black resin sprinkled with gold flakes, and crowned with a traditional buffalo horn ferrule.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis modern composite is non-porous and waterproof, as well as highly resistant to cracking and warping, making it exceptionally easy to maintain and long-lasting. Unlike traditional wood, this dense material gives the handle a more substantial feel, shifting the balance point toward the handle similarly to a Western (Yo) style knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLACKSMITH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe knife is manufactured at the smithy of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yoshida-hamono\" title=\"Yoshida Hamono knives\"\u003eYoshida Hamono\u003c\/a\u003e in Japan, a family company with an age-long tradition in manufacturing state-of-the-art tools and Japanese swords (katanas) by hand. Yoshida Hamono has a great deal of experience forging ZDP-189 steel in the traditional manner. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/producer-yoshida-hamono\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSee the photo story from our visit to their smithy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knife is laminated, forged, and heat-treated by the blacksmith in his workshop in southern Japan. The final finish retains a rustic, robust character, showcasing the craftsmanship of a purely handmade blade. As a result, each piece is entirely unique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Yoshida Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54170899284314,"sku":"0S0108102031","price":280.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/files\/ZDP-189_Santoku_Silver_Gold_Carbon_180_mm_0S0108102031_1.jpg?v=1780925401","url":"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/products\/zdp-189-santoku-silver-gold-carbon-180mm","provider":"SharpEdge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}