What is the blade construction of Hatsukokoro Hayabusa ZDP-189 knives?

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Who is the Hatsukokoro Hayabusa ZDP-189 line best for?

["Pro chefs","Enthusiasts"]. Highlights: ["Budget friendly","Great for professionals","Excellent performance"].

Where can I buy Hatsukokoro Hayabusa ZDP-189 knives in Australia?

Knives and Stones is an authorised Australian stockist of Hatsukokoro including theHatsukokoro Hayabusa ZDP-189 line. You can shop online at knivesandstones.com.au with free shipping on orders over $99, or visit our stores in St Peters (Sydney), Crows Nest (Sydney) or Braddon (Canberra) to handle the knives before buying.

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Hatsukokoro Hayabusa ZDP-189

Q: What is the Hatsukokoro Hayabusa ZDP-189 line?

The Hatsukokoro Hayabusa ZDP-189 line is made by Hatsukokoro, a Japanese knife maker. {"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Another addition to the ever popular Hatsukokoro Hayabusa(隼,Peregrine Falcon) line, featuring the edge retnetion king: Hitachi ZDP-189 powdered steel. With over 3% of carbon content and up HRC 67, the Hayabusa ZDP-189 line is designed for those seeking the ultimate long lasting edge. "}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Previously this steel was almost found exclusively on Sukenari knives, and they usually comes with a rather big price tag. That situations may just change with the introduction of the Hayabuse ZDP-189 serie, with a fit and finish that is arguably on par with the Sukenari, these hyper steel blades comes in with a price that is close to some SG2 knives. Hayabusa also offers a very thin grind, as a result it is a lightweight laser, with a thin flexible blade. "}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"For those who are fascinated by the knives with cutting edge(pun intended) powder metallurgy and extreme numbers, this undoubtedly will be the easiest way to get your hands on the ZDP-189 steel."}]}]} Knives and Stones is the authorised Australian stockist, with showrooms in Sydney and Canberra.

Sanmai - Stainless Damascus Clad Migaki ZDP-189 / Stainless Hyogo, Japan

Another addition to the ever popular Hatsukokoro Hayabusa(隼,Peregrine Falcon) line, featuring the edge retnetion king: Hitachi ZDP-189 powdered steel. With over 3% of carbon content and up HRC 67, the Hayabusa ZDP-189 line is designed for those seeking the ultimate long lasting edge.

Previously this steel was almost found exclusively on Sukenari knives, and they usually comes with a rather big price tag. That situations may just change with the introduction of the Hayabuse ZDP-189 serie, with a fit and finish that is arguably on par with the Sukenari, these hyper steel blades comes in with a price that is close to some SG2 knives. Hayabusa also offers a very thin grind, as a result it is a lightweight laser, with a thin flexible blade.

For those who are fascinated by the knives with cutting edge(pun intended) powder metallurgy and extreme numbers, this undoubtedly will be the easiest way to get your hands on the ZDP-189 steel.

Pros

Budget friendly
Great for professionals
Excellent performance

Cons

Relatively hard to sharpen
Fit and finish can be improved

Best For

Pro chefs
Enthusiasts

Construction

Sanmai - Stainless Damascus Clad

Surface Finish

Migaki

Steel

ZDP-189 / Stainless

Origin

Hyogo, Japan

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