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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
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RulotherVery little, ZDP-189 steel has a lot of chromium in its structure, so it is rust-resistant. We did, however, see some rust on some of these knives, but they were very poorly maintained. If you wash and wipe the blade dry after every use, it will never get rust on it. We've left it wet for a day and still no rust, the acidic foods will get to it eventually, like with most knives.
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Greda from SharpEdge
How can the be sold without the sheath?? How does one protect the blade without it? At least Drop should have made it an add on. I dont understand who is making these decisions but the are clearly not thinking about things properly.
OmniasThey are not, we will ship directly from our shop to you in case you would like to add a knife sheath or something else to your order. Please send me an email - grega@sharpedgeshop.com
@sharpedge can you share instructions for sharpening with the Work Sharp Ken Onion? https://www.worksharptools.com/ken-onion-edition-knife-tool-sharpener.html
I'm also wondering if this knife is very brittle so I can't cut like 🥕 for example... and if that's the case, what's the steel type you would recommend for that.
When discussing cutlery steels, traditionally it was more correct to describe toughness as being inversely proportional with strength rather than edge retention. A minor, but important point.
Of course, newer technologies like powder metallurgy have turned the old rules on their ear. We see this with steels like CPM-3V where an exceptional balance of both toughness and strength allow for knives to be produced with thinner edges possessing a high degree of stability and resistance to deflection.
MarPablThank you all for the comments 😁 my concern was because when I was comparing steels
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I 👁 the ZDP 1️⃣8️⃣9️⃣ is low on toughness and as I understand it translates to "brittle" or it will chip if you cut something hard, like a 🥕 or 🌽 for instance... or maybe 🥩 if you accidentally strike the 🦴 And I know that chipping issue is common with the VG🔟 which is higher in the toughness comparison 😥
Upon further research I got this comparison https://knifeuser.com/zdp-189-steel-review/#ZDP_189_VS_VG10 and it 👁 ZDP 1️⃣8️⃣9️⃣ is tougher than the VG🔟 and I'm concluding that's the case by also reading your comments here 😆
Hi guys,
I have a little bit more time because coronavirus.
So I decided to some thinning on my wife old zdp189 bunka knife.
I am using Suehiro wet stones to create kasumi finish. Now it looks better than new and sharpness:):) incredible:)
JBreeHi, the 2 outer layers are made of SUS410 steel. This steel is commonly used to laminate powder steels, which provides good corrosion resistance properties.