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ZDP-189 is an advanced powder metallurgy stainless steel blade material produced by Hitachi Metals, a Japanese company. It is widely used in the manufacturing of high-end cutting tools. ZDP-189 steel offers excellent hardness, cutting performance, and wear resistance, making it a preferred choice for premium blade materials.
The main components of ZDP-189 steel include approximately 3.00% carbon, approximately 20.00% chromium, approximately 1.40% molybdenum, approximately 0.10% vanadium, and small amounts of silicon, manganese, phosphorus, and sulfur.
Hardness and wear resistance: ZDP-189 steel exhibits extremely high hardness, typically ranging from 64-66 HRC. This allows the blade edge to maintain sharpness for extended periods and withstand prolonged wear during use.
Cutting performance: Due to its fine grain structure and optimized cutting geometry, ZDP-189 steel delivers outstanding cutting capabilities. The blade can effortlessly cut through various materials, providing exceptional cutting experiences.
High corrosion resistance: As a stainless steel blade material, ZDP-189 steel offers excellent resistance to corrosion from moisture, acidity, and other corrosive substances. This ensures durability and ease of maintenance for the blades.
Fine edge retention: The fine grain structure of ZDP-189 steel allows the blade edge to maintain a finer and sharper edge. This contributes to more precise and refined cutting results.
Advanced powder metallurgy manufacturing: ZDP-189 steel is manufactured using advanced powder metallurgy techniques. This manufacturing method produces a high-purity, uniformly distributed alloy structure, resulting in superior performance and consistent quality.
ZDP-189 steel is highly regarded as an exceptional blade material, renowned for its outstanding hardness, cutting performance, and wear resistance. It has become a preferred choice for many high-end cutting tools