Yoshihiro Hayate Hinoura Kurouchi Black-Forged Blue Steel Stainless Clad Santoku Multipurpose Knife (7" (180mm) & Saya)

Our Yoshihiro Hayate ZDP-189 Super High Carbon Stainless Steel Santoku is a state of the art Handcrafted Japanese Chef’s 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 equiped with an ambidextrous Octagonal Yew wood handle. 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 chef's knife known as a Santoku knife. Preparing delicious meals starts with taking wholesome ingredients and using the best tools such as a high quality chef's knife to make every meal into something special. From dicing, slicing, and chopping fresh produce from a farmer's 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.

• The Blue Steel #2 stainless-clad core offers exceptional sharpness and edge retention with a Rockwell hardness of 63.
• The double-edged blade design makes it versatile for a variety of cutting tasks, suitable for both left- and right-handed users.
• Features a handcrafted Octagonal Stabilized Maple Burl handle paired with a water buffalo horn bolster (color varies), ensuring comfort and a balanced grip.
• Comes with a magnolia wood Saya cover for safe and elegant blade storage.
• The stainless cladding is highly stain-resistant, except for the exposed blue steel core of the knife's edge.
• The Kurouchi finish adds durability and provides resistance to corrosion, with the edge being the only area requiring regular drying and oiling to prevent rust.