Yoshihiro HAP40 Nakiri – Powdered High Speed Steel Japanese Professional Vegetable Knife (180 mm)
This Yoshihiro HAP40 Nakiri is a high-performance Japanese chef’s knife crafted with Powdered High Speed Steel (HAP40) at its core, offering exceptional hardness, edge retention, and wear resistance.
HAP40 is known for its advanced metallurgy, combining extreme durability with the ability to maintain a very fine and stable cutting edge over long periods of use. Despite its high hardness, it can still be resharpened with proper technique, making it suitable for professional kitchens.
The blade is designed for precision cutting tasks, delivering excellent performance in slicing meat, fish, and vegetables with minimal resistance.
It is fitted with a traditional Japanese octagonal Magnolia wood handle, providing a comfortable grip and balanced control during extended use.
This model is designed for professional chefs and advanced users who demand maximum cutting performance and long-term edge stability.
| Brand | Goh Umanosuke Yoshihiro 郷右馬允義弘 |
| Series | HAP40 Clad Stainless Steel |
| Blade Material | HAP40 |
| HRC | 64 + |
| Blade Type | Nakiri (Japanese Style Vegetable Knife)/Double bevel |
| Blade Length | 180 mm /7.1" |
| Handle | Octagonal Magnolia wood & Buffalo Horn *Color may vary, due to natural products. |
| Option | Wooden Saya Cover & Saya Pin, originally stamped by Yoshihiro |
*Blade Length of the Knife defines the length from top edge of the blade(tip) to Root of the steel(Machi),not from top edge of the blade(tip) to the end(Ago).
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