{"product_id":"xinzuo-7-2-inch-santoku-knife-japanese-zdp-189-composite-steel-wood-gift-box","title":"XINZUO 7.2\" Santoku Knife Japanese ZDP-189 Steel \u0026 Wood Gift Box","description":"\n\u003ch2\u003eXINZUO Zhen Series – 7.2\" Japanese ZDP-189 Composite Steel Santoku Knife\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your culinary craft with the \u003cstrong\u003eXINZUO Zhen Series Santoku Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e — a premium 7.2-inch kitchen knife forged from ultra-hard \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese ZDP-189 Composite Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e. Whether you're slicing, dicing, or mincing, this knife delivers razor-sharp, effortless cuts with exceptional edge retention. Presented in an exquisite paulownia wood gift box, it's as much a statement piece as it is a high-performance kitchen tool. Made in Mainland China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese ZDP-189 Composite Steel – renowned for its extreme hardness and long-lasting sharpness\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65–67 HRC for superior edge durability and precision\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Edge Angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15° ± 1° per side – an ultra-fine, symmetrical edge for effortless, clean cuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18.3 cm (7.2 inches) | \u003cstrong\u003eHandle Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Desert Ironwood + White Bull Horn – a beautiful, ergonomic grip that feels natural in the hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-brushed blade surface for a high-end, refined aesthetic\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumanised Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rounded knife root and spine reduce finger pressure for comfortable, extended use without fatigue\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp and durable, superb rust resistance, lightweight balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e CIQ, EEC, LFGB — meets rigorous international food-safety standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exquisite paulownia wood gift box — perfect for gifting or display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications at a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSantoku Knife\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.3 cm (7.2\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.8 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapanese ZDP-189 Composite Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesert Ironwood + White Bull Horn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore Hardness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65–67 HRC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge Angle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15° ± 1° per side\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurface Process\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-brushed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMainland China\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCIQ, EEC, LFGB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Perfect Gift for Home Cooks \u0026amp; Professionals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe XINZUO Zhen Series knife is a thoughtful, luxurious gift for culinary enthusiasts, home chefs, and cooking professionals alike. Housed in an elegant paulownia wood box, it arrives ready to impress. Pair it with other kitchen essentials from our store:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/2-8l-beverage-dispenser-with-spigot-fridge-drink-dispenser\"\u003e2.8L Beverage Dispenser with Spigot – Fridge Drink Dispenser\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cordless-rechargeable-milk-frother-coffee-foam-egg-whisk\"\u003eCordless Rechargeable Milk Frother – Coffee Foam \u0026amp; Egg Whisk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nutrition.gov\/topics\/shopping-cooking-and-food-safety\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNutrition.gov on cooking and food safety\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: What makes Japanese ZDP-189 Composite Steel special for a santoku knife?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: ZDP-189 is a premium Japanese powder metallurgy steel with an exceptionally high carbon and chromium content. 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