Hatsukokoro Ginrei Ginsan Gyuto 210mm Nashiji EbonyThe Hatsukokoro Ginrei Ginsan Gyuto 210mm is a stainless clad chef's knife best fit for first timers, students, and professional chefs seeking a general purpose blade. This 210mm gyuto features a double bevel geometry with a 49mm heel height and weighs 154g. The blade uses Hitachi Ginsan Silver #3 steel hardened to 60 62 HRC in a san mai stainless clad construction with a Nashiji surface finish. Ginsan offers the sharpness and fine grain structure

Sanmai literally means “three pieces”: a thin layer of core steel is sandwiched between two layers of soft iron or stainless steel

providing edge retention similar to carbon steel with increased rust resistance

this knife requires immediate wiping and drying after use to prevent corrosion on the exposed edge

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This budget-friendly line prioritises practicality and ease of maintenance for demanding kitchen environments

weighing 170g with spine thicknesses of 2

The 240mm gyuto profile measures 52mm at the heel with spine thicknesses of 3

improved sharpness

this knife fuses traditional Japanese techniques with Western design influences

best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts requiring extended edge retention during protein preparation

offering exceptional edge retention that requires deliberate sharpening technique due to its hardness

The knife features a sturdy in-hand feel and glides through ingredients during preparation