A modern steel-making process where the alloy is atomised into a fine powder and then compressed under high pressure before sintering. This creates an exceptionally uniform carbide distribution — far finer and more even than conventionally cast steel. The result is a blade that achieves higher hardness without sacrificing toughness, holds a keener edge for longer, and is more resistant to chipping. PM steels are generally considered a step up in performance, though they can be harder to sharpen on coarse stones. Hitachi Special Steel, Japan 🇯🇵
ZDP-189 粉末高速工具鋼 ZDP-189
55–58 HRC — Soft. Easy to sharpen and forgiving of rough use, but dulls faster. Typical of most German knives.
59–61 HRC — Balanced. Good edge retention with manageable sharpening. Common in mid-range Japanese knives.
62–64 HRC — Hard. Excellent edge retention, holds a very fine edge. Requires more care and a fine stone to sharpen.
65+ HRC — Very hard. Exceptional edge longevity but more brittle — more prone to chipping if used roughly.
Higher is not always better — it depends on how you use and maintain your knife.
ZDP-189 元素組成
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ZDP-189 高碳不鏽鋼用於廚刀的優缺點
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Knives in ZDP-189
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佑成 ZDP-189 Hairline K tip 牛刀 270mm
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佑成 ZDP-189 Hairline K tip 牛刀 210mm
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佑成 ZDP-189 Hairline 切付牛刀 240mm
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佑成 ZDP-189 Hairline 牛刀 240mm
初心
初心 隼 ZDP-189 鏡面 牛刀 240mm
初心
初心 隼 ZDP-189 鏡面 牛刀 210mm
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佑成 ZDP-189 大馬士革 切付 (切付) 牛刀 240mm Birch Burl Handle
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佑成 ZDP-189 大馬士革 牛刀 270mm Birch Burl Handle
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佑成 ZDP-189 大馬士革 牛刀 240mm Birch Burl Handle
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佑成 ZDP-189 大馬士革 牛刀 210mm Birch Burl Handle
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佑成 ZDP-189 大馬士革 筋引 240mm Burl Handle with 刀鞘
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