The Japanese ZDP-189 is one of the world's hardest blade steel types. With its hardness of 65-70 HRC, it is almost matchless. However, its excellent edge retention comes with a certain brittleness.
Zirconium is a metal used to make high-quality knife handles. It derives its name from the mineral known as zircon, the main raw material source for this metal.
Ziricote is the common name for Cordia dodecandra, a type of fine wood often used to make exclusive handle scales for knives. It has a rich dark brown color laced with fine black veins.
Zytel is a modern composite material characterized by its hardness and resistance against external. In the knife industry, it is used to make handle scales.
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