{"product_id":"gyuto-knife-zdp189-powder-steel-polished-finish-gihei","title":"Gyuto knife, ZDP189 powder steel, polished finish - Gihei","description":"\u003cp\u003eGihei Hamono has been operational for over 80 years. It is currently run by 2nd generation Hosowaka-san and his son. They have been predominantly specialising in high end powder steels for many years now. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAPE: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gyuto\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:black;\"\u003eGyuto\u003c\/a\u003e. Literally translates as \"cow sword\", this is Japan's answer to the western chef knife. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSTEEL: ZDP189. This is a modern powder steels and as the name suggested is formed from mixture of powdered elements heated and pressed together. This allows for very precise recipes to be followed. The steels themselves have the ability to be hardened to above 65 on the Rockwell scale giving them excellent edge retention. This does come at a slight cost in that they can be slightly difficult to sharpen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH: Polished or \u003ca style=\"color: black;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/migaki\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMigaki\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHANDLE: Octagonal Keyaki or Zelkova wood with a buffalo horn ferrule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH: 210mm or 240mm in length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenprovisions.co.uk\/collections\/gihei\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:black;\"\u003eGihei\u003c\/a\u003e - Sanjo, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBEST FOR: Top of the line knives in crazy steels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAUNDERS SAYS: \u003cem\u003e\"I waited two years for this and every moment was worth it. Everything they produce is phenomenal and we have quite the collection. I had the pleasure of visiting their forge in autumn 2019. The workshop is tiny and it’s mind blowing to think they produce this array from there.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese knives are hand-forged so there may be slight variations in measurements and finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knives","offers":[{"title":"210mm","offer_id":44952078090555,"sku":"GH-106 \/ G1","price":560.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"240mm","offer_id":44952078123323,"sku":"GH-107 \/ G1","price":610.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1335\/7883\/products\/image_aa4a266e-5fc0-45ff-b870-e4e4b3f999f4.jpg?v=1681881337","url":"https:\/\/onaeer.com\/products\/gyuto-knife-zdp189-powder-steel-polished-finish-gihei","provider":"Onaeer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}