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Kisuke "The Beast" ZDP‐189 Gyuto 210mm

$1,478.00 USD

Knife Specifications

We strive to provide accurate measurements and photographs of our products. However, due to the handmade nature of many items slight variations may occur.

Style

Gyuto

Blade Material

ZDP-189 Core, Stainless Kurouchi Tsuchime Clad (All Laminated in-house by hand)

Handle Material

Octagon Ebony & Blonde

Maintenance Level

Low

Edge Length

210mm

Overall Length

380mm

Spine Thickness

3.1mm/2.8mm

Blade Height

54mm

Weight

219g

HRC

~67

An In depth look

Blade Type

The Gyuto is the do-it-all, general purpose chef's knife. If you are looking for an all-rounder that can handle daily veg and protein prep and portioning, this is the one! A 210mm edge length is the most common, but try a 240mm if you prefer larger knives.

Steel Type

ZDP-189 steel, a premium high-carbon stainless steel developed by Hitachi, is celebrated for its exceptional hardness and unmatched edge retention. With an extremely high carbon content and added chromium, it offers outstanding sharpness and corrosion resistance. Its remarkable wear resistance and ability to hold a razor edge make ZDP-189 one of the finest choices for high-performance Japanese knives.

Care Information

This knife is made with stainless steel and is easy going and low on maintenance. It has high chromium content, meaning it is generally considered safe to leave wet on the board for short periods of time. is still best practice to not leave this knife to air dry as it's stain-less not stain-none! Wipe down after washing the knife and store away from any sources of moisture. 

Introducing

Kisuke

Embracing a rapid rise in popularity for his unique designs and committment to striving for perfection, Shunsuke Manaka is the man behind Kisuke knives. From the sketchbook to the kitchen, he is the sole craftsman behind the entire knifemaking process. A tragedy struck in July 2024, by which his entire workshop and most of his attached family home burnt down in a fire. We started a fundraiser for him that raised enough funds in conjunction with other donations that allowed him to set up shop in Sanjo, Niigata, amongst other renowned knifemakers in the area, and he is now producing knives again in 2026.

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