ZDP-189
ZDP189 (ZDP-189; 3C20CrMoW)
(3% Carbon (C), 20% Chromium (Cr), 1.4% Molybdenum (Mo), 0.1% Vanadium (V), 0.5% Manganese (Mn), 0.4% Silicon (Si), 1.5% Tungsten (W)) One of the highest quality steels ever and the best cutlery material ever in the world, not only in terms of edge durability. The corrosion resistant steel is slightly prone to breakage, but the fineness of the carbides is almost unrivalled. It has excellent edge retention, but is harder to sharpen. Typical Rockwell hardness 64-67 Hrc. Made in Japan / Hitachi steel
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