Hatsukokoro x Nakagawa ginsan kiritsuke gyuto 210mm

Hand-forged in Sakai, Japan by Satoshi Nakagawa for the Hatsukokoro brand, this 210mm kiritsuke gyuto has a Ginsan core. Its angled tip is useful for fine tip work. Ginsan holds an edge well and sharpens more easily than most stainless steels, behaving closer to carbon steel on the stone. The knife feels light in the hand for its size. This is a Japanese chef's knife suited to cooks who want the low maintenance of stainless with a steel that still sharpens like carbon. Hand-forged in Sakai, Japan by Satoshi Nakagawa Sharpened and finished by Morihiro Hamono 198mm (7.8") cutting edge, 44.2mm heel height Ginsan stainless steel (~62 HRC) with stainless cladding Octagonal mono ebony handle For left- and right-handed users Details Brand: Hatsukokoro Blacksmith: Satoshi Nakagawa Sharpener: Morihiro Hamono Location: Sakai, Japan Knife Type: kiritsuke gyuto Core Steel: Ginsan (Silver #3) HRC: ~62 Steel Type: stainless steel Blade & Handle Specs Overall Length: 344mm Blade Length - heel to tip: 198mm (7.8") Blade Height at Heel: 44.2mm Spine Thickness: At the handle: 2.8mm At the heel: 2.6mm Midway: 1.9mm 1cm from the tip: 0.5mm Weight: 163g Handle: octagonal mono ebony Hand Orientation: ambidextrous Saya/Sheath: none Notes: Each knife is hand-forged, so no two are exactly alike. The photo shows a randomly selected piece from our stock. If you'd like to see the exact knife you'll receive, email us at info@zahocho.com. Minor variations in finish, surface marks, and measurements are normal in handcrafted Japanese knives. Handle is fitted by the maker and shipped as-is. We don't offer handle swaps.