Established in 1928. Gihei specializes in Hap40 and ZDP-189. Located in Sanjo City it is a small shop making knives with great grinds and great steels.
The Zuika line is made from ZDP-189 now with taller heel heights and nicer profiles, made by the man that forges the best ZDP-189 and Hap40, one of the first to use these steels.
Total Length - 356 mm( 9.8 " )
Weight - 72 g ( 2.5 oz)
Edge Length - 125 mm (5.0 in.)
Heel Height - 29 mm
Steel Type - ZDP-189
HRC - 66 - 67
Cladding - Sus-45
Bevel- Double Bevel
Handle - Keyaki Octagonal
Please do not cut frozen foods or bones with these knives.
Always wash with a cloth and warm soapy water and dry after use.