Tsunehisa Ginsan 3 Hanmered Damascus Santoku - Blade Only

Tsunehisa is a company that works with a variety of blacksmiths. Tsunehisa knives use high quality steels at a very reasonable price and nice fit and finish. Ginsan (Gin3 or Silver #3) is a stainless carbon steel, with 14% added Chromium. Retaining the character of Japanese carbon steel, with similar hardness of Shirogami #2, Ginsan is stainless. It's edge retention is only slightly inferior to Shirogami #2, but the fact that it combines ease of sharpening, carbon steel character as well being stainless makes it a great choice for those who wish to have a Japanese carbon steel knife that is easy to maintain. Specifications: Brand: Tsunehisa Location: Tosa, Japan Edge Steel: Ginsan 3 Cladding: Stainless HRC: 61-62 Handle: No Handle Use & Care Do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break with improper use. Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. Never put the knife in a dishwasher, nor soak it in water. Ever! Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade. Do not use on hard melons or items that may torque the blade. Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade.