Hatsukokoro Ginso Ginsan Gyuto 210mmThe Hatsukokoro Ginso Ginsan Gyuto 210mm is a stainless clad chef's knife best fit for first timers and students seeking an affordable entry point into Japanese cutlery. This general purpose gyuto features a Hitachi Ginsan Silver #3 steel core with san mai stainless cladding and a Ukiba surface finish. The double bevel blade measures 216mm in edge length with a 47mm heel height, providing geometry suited for mincing, slicing, and chopping tasks in

The workhorse grind supports daily preparation tasks across various ingredients

However it was deemed too difficult to manufacture and would cost way too much

creating a distinct wave pattern at the Shinogi line

Produced in Hyogo by Hatsukokoro

The original turning slicer: Chiba Kogyosyo's Tsumakiri

this 270mm blade suits users seeking factory precision and value within the affordable DP line

The blade geometry follows acute Japanese angles suited to precise kitchen work across differing preparation styles

and patés while minimising friction

- Even when wet

this double bevel blade features an SG2 powdered steel core with 25 layers of forged damascus on each side

Ginsan core with stainless clad

Weighing 248g with a 50mm heel height and 177mm edge length