Silver No.3, crafted by Hitachi Metals Ltd., is a highly refined stainless steel known for achieving edge sharpness and retention comparable to high carbon steels. It's particularly valued for its ability to create corrosion-resistant versions of traditional Japanese single-bevel knives. Popular among both professional chefs and home cooks, Silver No.3 is noted for being slightly easier to s. . .
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Ginsan #3 / Silver #3 Japanese Steel
Silver No.3, crafted by Hitachi Metals Ltd., is a highly refined stainless steel known for achieving edge sharpness and retention comparable to high carbon steels. It's particularly valued for its ability to create corrosion-resistant versions of traditional Japanese single-bevel knives. Popular among both professional chefs and home cooks, Silver No.3 is noted for being slightly easier to sharpen than VG10.
Composition: Carbon (C) 0.95-1.10%, Chromium (Cr) 13.0-14.5%.
