{"product_id":"rockstead-kon-zdp","title":"Rockstead Kon ZDP Premium Japanese Fixed Blade Knife with Gold Honmaki Handle","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Ultimate Convergence of Ancient Imperial Elegance and Modern Metallurgy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed \u003cb\u003e\"根\" (KON)\u003c\/b\u003e—representing the fundamental root, origin, and deep-seated endurance in Japanese culture—this breathtaking fixed-blade knife stands alongside the UN model as one of Rockstead’s ultimate twin flagship masterpieces. The KON ZDP is a modern tactical-combat masterpiece that carries the pure soul of traditional Japanese swordsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing an ultra-premium \u003cb\u003eHonmaki-style handle wrapped in stunning gold-colored silk cord\u003c\/b\u003e paired with Rockstead’s legendary mirror-polished convex edge, this fixed blade offers an otherworldly cutting performance designed for elite collectors who demand absolute engineering perfection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Master Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlagship ZDP189 Clad Steel Blade:\u003c\/b\u003e The core is forged from premium ZDP189 powder stainless steel, clad with VG10 stainless steel, and heat-treated to an astonishing \u003cb\u003eHRc 67\u003c\/b\u003e. This ensures an impossibly hard edge that retains its razor sharpness exponentially longer than standard production steels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIconic Honzukuri Convex Grind:\u003c\/b\u003e Modeled after traditional Japanese samurai swords, the convex blade geometry continuously curves to eliminate the secondary bevel. This places massive structural strength right behind the cutting edge, minimizing friction for a buttery-smooth cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eImperial Gold Honmaki Style Handle:\u003c\/b\u003e The handle is artfully wrapped in the traditional Japanese \u003ci\u003eHonmaki\u003c\/i\u003e style, utilizing genuine \u003cb\u003eRayskin (Samegawa)\u003c\/b\u003e wrapped tightly with premium \u003cb\u003eGold-Colored Silk Cord (Tsuka-ito)\u003c\/b\u003e. This provides an incredibly secure, non-slip tactical grip while exuding timeless cultural elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePremium Custom Sheath System:\u003c\/b\u003e Each KON ZDP comes complete with a beautifully engineered sheath crafted from a combination of wood and durable Micarta, featuring a lock mechanism that keeps the heavy fixed blade perfectly secure during transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"product-title\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZDP189 Blade Introduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/edcmall.cn\/collections\/zdp-189-steel-blade-knives\"\u003eZDP-189\u003c\/a\u003e is a high-carbon, high-chromium powder metallurgy steel renowned for its extreme hardness, often exceeding 64 HRC, which delivers peerless edge retention and aggressive cutting performance. This performance comes at a cost; its massive carbide volume makes the steel notoriously difficult to sharpen and increases brittleness, posing a risk of chipping under heavy lateral impact. Furthermore, while technically stainless, its high carbon content necessitates diligent maintenance to prevent oxidation, making it a specialized choice for precision cutting tasks rather than rough, heavy-duty utility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"c-ttl-sub-s\"\u003eBlade(HONZUKURI)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eModel Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e根 KON-ZDP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Length\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e254 mm (\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003e≈\u003c\/span\u003e10.00\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e132 mm (\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003e≈\u003c\/span\u003e5.19\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5.2 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Material\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZDP189 Clad VG10 Powder Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Grind \/ Finish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHonzukuri (Convex) \/ Mirror-Polished\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Hardness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAround 67 HRc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandle Style\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold Honmaki (Genuine Rayskin with Gold Silk Cord Wrap)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTotal Weight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e236g (8.32 oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Sakai, Osaka, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ1: What makes the ZDP189 steel on the Rockstead Kon fixed blade so resilient?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e Rockstead heat-treats the Hitachi ZDP189 powder stainless steel core to an extraordinary \u003cb\u003eHRc 67\u003c\/b\u003e, cladding it with VG10 for structural integrity. Combined with their signature mirror-polished convex grind, this fixed blade eliminates friction during cutting, preventing the edge from chipping and allowing it to stay sharp through extensive use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ2: How does the Rockstead Kon differ from the Rockstead Un model?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e While both share the legendary ZDP189 clad steel blade (\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003eHRc≈67\u003c\/span\u003e) and premium Honmaki-style handle construction, the \u003cb\u003eKon (根)\u003c\/b\u003e features a slightly more compact blade layout (132mm blade length \/ 236g weight) compared to the Un (140mm blade length \/ 254g weight). Visually, the Kon is distinguished by its imperial gold-colored silk cord wrap, offering a distinct aesthetic alternative for collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ3: Does the Rockstead Kon ZDP come with factory sharpening support?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. Authentic Rockstead knives come with a lifetime warranty and access to their legendary factory sharpening and re-polishing service in Japan. Once you register your unique serial number on Rockstead’s official website, master craftsmen will maintain and restore your mirror edge to factory perfection for life (owner covers return shipping).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose the Rockstead Kon ZDP?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rockstead Kon ZDP represents the absolute pinnacle of luxury fixed-blade craftsmanship. Driven by a massive, ultra-hard Hitachi ZDP189 powder stainless steel clad blade (\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003eHRc≈67\u003c\/span\u003e) that provides unrivaled edge retention, it features a traditional gold silk-wrapped rayskin handle and a custom wood\/micarta sheath, ensuring an heirloom-quality aesthetic alongside world-class cutting power.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rockstead","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43514412531909,"sku":"KON-ZDP","price":2998.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0584\/0699\/4117\/files\/RSKONZDPn_1.jpg?v=1715667841","url":"https:\/\/edcmall.cn\/products\/rockstead-kon-zdp","provider":"EDCMALL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}