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ZDP-189 is a specialty steel typically reserved for high-end pocket knives. Here it plays the starring role in a Western-style kitchen knife inspired by Japanese tradition Read More
Nice knife but did not come sharp and it's very difficult to get sharp
Nice knife, great steel, and an excellent price! Unfortunately mine did not come sharp. Failed the "butchers test" on the hairs at the nape of my neck — no bite at all, just slid down. And with and HRC of 65-67 it's a tall order to get an edge on it. Need an expensive diamond or Cubic Boron Nitride Sharpening Stone — in addition to a fair amount of sharpening skill. So I would say it's only for those who are expert with knives. Oh, and the sharp edges on the top of the blade make it uncomfortable for a palm assist for hard to cut thru veggies like a big Kabocha squash.
Great product for intermediate to advanced knife users.
Awesome knife, especially for the price. I'm a chef and use this knife often. great for someone looking for something that is nicer than your average kitchen knife. Just keep in mind, it is brittle, and can chip! I would recommend this to someone who is comfortable sharpening their knives (don't use those crappy pull through sharpeners)
This is not a beginner's knife. Don't be fooled by the fact that it's stainless. Hand wash it only and keep it dry. High quality knives like this need to be cared for. If you're up for that, it's worth it!
I’ve always wanted to try a ZDP-189 kitchen knife, being a fan of it in folders, and SharpEdge did not disappoint. The knife is well-crafted, and fills a nice, all-purpose, niche between my AS Moritaka 240mm Gyuto and 150mm Petty. Fit and finish is great and even matches my kurouchi and walnut & horn wa Moritakas. Will it chip if used improperly? Sure. Will it offer laser performance if you maintain it properly? Yes. Know how to use the right tool for the job, and how to take care of it, and you will not be disappointed.
Good sized knife which is easy to grip and manœuvre. It is very sharp but the height of the blade helps for knuckle control. Very happy with my purchase.
All of sharp edge's knives are great, this is no different, I like 189 steel and I needed a new chefs knife. It came surprisingly "dull" for a sharpedge knife, if your not a knife guy or if you don't cook all day it's still cut your nuts off sharp, 2 minuets with a 6000 grit stone got it razor sharp. This is one hell of a knife for the 200ish massdrop was able to sell it for, full marks from me.
Cant say enough good things about SharpEdge. Please give us more knives. But not knives to slice Jabugo, as I dont have the space to store either the Jamon or the knife
I fell in love with the shape of the knife. Bunka. This was the first time I experienced a sharp knife. It is life changing. Didn't come with the sheath (saya), but I ordered it off SharpEdge's website, got here very fast. Buying this here and that there was cheaper than getting it from SharpEdge only. Very happy.