KATSU CZ01, ZDP-189 Steel Blade, Sakura Blade Nemoto Design

About This Knife KATSU partnered with Nemoto Knives, one of the most popular knife designers in Japan, released the latest folding knife. All the Nemoto knives are designed based upon the background in which Mr. Nemoto Tomoyuki served at JSDF(Japan Self Defense Force) as a para-trooper.  Features ZDP189 Super Steel Blade with Brushed Satin Finish ZDP189 is a Japanese Super High-end Stainless Steel. It’s one of the latest developments in PM (Powder Metallurgy), offers extreme hardness, Corrosion resistance and wear resistance. With a maximum hardness of 67HRC, the steel can offer a great hardness that’s going to result in an exceptional Edge Retention! Zirconium Alloy & Titanium Handle + Carbon Fiber Protector Zirconium is one of the most popular materials in custom knives and for good reasons. It is used in military applications for making explosive and nuclear weapons. So don't be surprised if you see astronomical prices for a knife with Zirconium handles.