{"product_id":"sukenari-zdp-189-damascus-sujihiki-240mm-burl-handle","title":"Sukenari ZDP-189 Damascus Sujihiki 240mm Burl Handle with Saya","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Sukenari ZDP-189 Damascus Sujihiki 240mm is a double-bevel Japanese slicer best fit for users carving proteins and portioning large cuts who prioritise extreme edge retention. The blade features Hitachi Special Steel ZDP-189 powdered metallurgy stainless steel, hardened to 63–66 HRC with 3% carbon and 20% chromium content. This composition allows the edge to maintain sharpness through extensive use, though the high hardness requires careful sharpening technique and avoidance of lateral stress to prevent chipping. Despite significant chromium levels providing corrosion resistance, the steel demands maintenance to preserve the blade condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 240mm length offers balanced cutting agility for slicing tasks, featuring a spine measuring 2.3mm at the heel that tapers to 0.9mm at the tip. This slim geometry reduces surface contact and friction against soft proteins during draw cuts. Weighing 148g with a 33mm heel height, the knife pairs this performance-oriented blade with an octagonal WA handle crafted from stabilised birch burl. The natural grain patterns and meticulous stabilisation process enhance durability while providing a distinct tactile interface. A saya is included for storage protection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sukenari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45135282405597,"sku":"SK-ZDPDM-SU240","price":742000.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/SukenariZDP189DamascusSujihiki240mmBurlHandlei.jpg?v=1715063848","url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.co.kr\/en\/products\/sukenari-zdp-189-damascus-sujihiki-240mm-burl-handle","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}