Delica 4 ZDP-189 with British Racing Green handle

The knife industry is constantly pushing the envelope searching for, and testing, higher performance blade steels. ZDP189 is rapidly asserting itself as an up-and-coming steel. It's a powdered metal made by Hitachi that has phenomenal chemistry with 3% carbon. The hardness is around 64Rc and edge retention is exceptional. This solid ZDP-189 steel blade is the hottest, hardest and highest performing steel in the knife industry today.

Because it is such a high performing product, there are limited quantities available.

Specifications

• Length overall 7.125" (181mm)
• Blade length 2.875" (73mm)
• Blade steel ZDP-189 (HRC 64)
• Length closed 4.25" (108mm)
• Cutting edge 2.563" (65mm)
• Weight 2.5oz (71g)
• Blade thickness 0.093" (2.5mm)
• Handle material: British Racing Green FRN
• Made in Japan