ZDP-189 knife steel
ZDP-189 is a powder-metallurgy (PM) stainless knife steel, typically hardened to HRC 64-67.
| Type | Stainless · powder metallurgy |
|---|---|
| Hardness | HRC 64-67 |
| Edge retention | very-highhigher than 37 of 48, tied with 5 |
| Corrosion resistance | mediumhigher than 15 of 48, tied with 6 |
| Toughness | lowamong the lowest of 49 |
| Ease of sharpening | hard to sharpenamong the hardest to sharpen of 49 |
| Price tier | Super / high-end |
| Best for | EDC / foldersKitchen |
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Knives in ZDP-189
HEZHEN 8.5 Inches ZDP-189 Steel Kiritsuke Knife
KATSU Folding Pocket Japanese Knife, 17 Layers ZDP-189 Super Steel Con
KATSU Folding Knife ZDP-189 Steel 3.5" Blade,Japanese Sandblasted Tita
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