


Hatsukokoro ZDP-189 240mm Gyuto
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Hatsukokoro Hayabusa ZDP-189
Hatsukokoro is a renowned brand in Japan, featuring some of the most talented knife makers. This collaboration allows Hatsukokoro to offer a diverse range of knives, each crafted with the steels that the makers excel with. This extends to finishes, patterns, and handle materials, ensuring that you get only the finest quality from skilled artisans.
ZDP-189 is a powdered metallurgy super steel that surpasses previous limitations of kitchen knife steel. It boasts outstanding sharpness, extraordinary edge retention, and is a low-maintenance stainless steel, making it one of the most desirable steels available.
Paired with our Carbon Fiber Gold Fleck Handle, you have a visually striking performer ready for any task in the kitchen!
- Brand: Hatsukokoro
- Line: Hayabusa
- Core Steel: ZDP-189
- Cladding: Stainless
- Finish: Migaki
- Style: Gyuto
- Blade Length: 236mm
- Overall Length: 383mm
- Spine at Heel: 2mm
- Spine Mid: 2mm
- Spine 1cm Behind Tip: 1.2mm
- Blade Height at Heel: 51mm
- Weight: 193g
- HRC: 67
- Handle: Carbon Fiber Gold Fleck
Shipping, returns and order protection
US shipping: Free on orders over $99. Orders are normally fulfilled within 2 business days, and UPS Ground transit is typically 1–5 business days after fulfillment. Custom handle installation or sharpening may add 1–2 business days.
Returns: Eligible purchases may be returned within 180 days with a free prepaid return label. Knives sharpened by Tokushu Knife or fitted with a custom handle remain eligible if they are otherwise new, unused, undamaged, and returned in their original packaging with all included components. The same refund terms apply.
Order protection: Every order is insured. If a package is lost or damaged, contact us at Tony@TokushuKnife.com and we will handle the claim.
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Steel, Construction and Care
Our catalog includes stainless, semi-stainless and carbon steels selected for edge performance and durability. Carbon steels may develop a patina, while stainless steels are designed to resist discoloration. Follow the care guidance on each product page, hand wash only and dry the knife promptly after use.



