Features

Featuring an eye-catching design with a front handle made of FAT Carbon Fiber, Titanium Alloy back, and clip, this knife boasts a lightweight construction at just 3.72 ounces, making it perfect for everyday carry.
17 layers ZDP-189 Super Steel. ZDP-189 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!
Japanese traditional convex grind (Hamaguri-ba) finished blade shows amazing toughness and resistance to edge chopping.
Frame Lock provides assurance that the blade will stay in place while its open, and easy one-hand closing.
Heat treatment certification from HATTA KOGYO CO.,LTD in Japan.

About its blade

If you notice some special "speckles" on the top layer of your ZK03 blade, please rest assured, these are not residual stains. The KATSU ZK03 blade is crafted from 17-layer ZDP-189 super steel and meticulously hand-finished by seasoned craftsmen. These "speckles" are a characteristic feature resulting from the hand-finishing process of this material.

If you are unfamiliar with this material and craftsmanship, please visit this post "The Artistry Behind KATSU ZK02 Blades" or "About the blade of KATSU ZK02" for further information.

Each KATSU KNIVES undergoes rigorous inspection before shipping, so the KATSU ZK03 you receive is unquestionably of superior quality. We have immense confidence in this.

Specifications

Overall Length	8-inch
Closed Length	4.6-inch
Blade Length	3.5-inch
Blade thickness	4.0 mm
Blade Material	17 layers ZDP 189 super steel
Handle Material	Front: FAT Carbon Fiber Back: Titanium alloy
Item weight	3.72 ounces

Box Contains

1 x KATSU ZK03
1 x Wooden gift box
1 x Cleaning cloth
1 x Heat treatment certification card

KATSU ZK03, 17 Layers ZDP-189 Super Steel Convex Grind Blade, FAT Carbon Fiber+ Titanium Alloy Handle & Clip, Frame Lock, Wooden gift box