{"product_id":"sukenari-zdp-189-damascus-gyuto-240mm-birch-burl-handle","title":"Sukenari ZDP-189 Damascus Gyuto 240mm Birch Burl Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Sukenari ZDP-189 Damascus Gyuto 240mm is a double-bevel chef's knife best fit for collectors and enthusiasts seeking high-hardness powdered steel performance. Forged in Toyama by Nobuo Hanaki, the blade features a ZDP-189 core clad in stainless damascus with a mirror polish finish. This san-mai construction measures 240mm in edge length with a 50mm heel height and weighs between 171g and 241g depending on the specific unit. The spine tapers from 2.7mm at the heel to 1.0mm near the tip, providing a thin geometry behind the edge that suits precise slicing, mincing, and chopping tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZDP-189 is a powdered metallurgy stainless steel manufactured by Hitachi Special Steel that achieves 63-66 HRC through high carbon and chromium content. This hardness allows the blade to maintain a fine edge through extensive use, though it requires more effort to sharpen and care during maintenance to prevent chipping. The octagonal wa handle is crafted from stabilised birch burl with a spacer, offering a durable grip with unique natural grain patterns. As part of the Mirror Damascus line, this gyuto combines artistic surface finishing with functional cutting geometry for general-purpose kitchen work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sukenari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45162316759261,"sku":"SUKE_ZDDA_GY240_Burl","price":808000.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/SukenariZDP-189DamascusGyuto240mma.jpg?v=1715311467","url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.co.kr\/en\/products\/sukenari-zdp-189-damascus-gyuto-240mm-birch-burl-handle","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}