Yoshihiro Hayate ZDP-189 Super High Carbon Stainless Steel Damascus Gyuto Chef Knife Octagonal Ebony Wood Handle with Triple Ring Scissors and Kiridashi Its blunt tip is particularly

Its blunt tip is particularly useful for cutting the long tentacles of octopus

Handcrafted from premium cherrywood

Sharpening and honing should be done using only water whetstones

the inner core of Blue High Carbon Steel #1 is prized for its exceptional edge retention

The Kurouchi Stainless Cladding enhances the blade's resistance to moisture

Yoshihiro Hayate ZDP-189 Super High Carbon Stainless Steel Damascus Gyuto Chef Knife Octagonal Ebony Wood Handle with Triple Ring Scissors and Kiridashi Its blunt tip is particularlyZDP 189 is a premium powdered metallurgy steel developed by Hitachi and is widely regarded as one of the hardest steels used in high end Japanese cutlery, even exceeding the hardness of HAP40. Hardened to approximately 6567 HRC, it delivers exceptional edge retention and the ability to hold an extremely fine cutting edge for an extended period, which is why it has become one of the most sought after steels among professionals and serious enthusiasts.