Hatsukokoro HAP40 Mirror Polished Yanagiba 300/330 mm

Measurements 

	300 mm	330 mm
Weight	215 g	245 g
Tip to Heel Length	290mm	320 mm
Blade Height at Heel	mm
Width of Spine Above Heel	3.7 mm	2.9 mm
Width of Spine at Middle of Blade	3.4 mm	2.7 mm
Width of Spine at about 1 cm from tip	1.2 mm	1.6 mm

 

Steel type: HAP-40 with stainless clad

Hardness (HRC): 65-66

Handle Design: K&S Teak wood handle. Optional handles available.  

Based on the succesful ZDP189 line, master Hanaki adapted the next generation powdered stainless steel from Hitachi Special Steel. Compared the ZDP189, the HAP40 has less carbon content but offers even higher rockwell hardness hence offering even better edge retention. The HAP40 also offer better toughness compared to the ZDP189. This is the choice for those looking for the absoute best steel for edge retention. Sukenari has a very long history making single bevel knives for famous knife brands like Masamoto and Aritsugu, as a result their single bevel blades are highly appreciated by professionals in Japan.