Hatsukokoro Ginrei Silver #3 Ko Santoku 150mm with Mono Ebony Handle
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Eligible US purchases include 180-day returns and a free prepaid return label.
Free US shipping over $99. Orders are normally fulfilled within 2 business days; UPS Ground transit is typically 1–5 business days. Custom work may add 1–2 business days.
Every order is fully insured. If a package is lost or damaged, contact us and we will handle the claim.
Overview
The Hatsukokoro Ginrei Silver #3 Ko Santoku 150mm with mono ebony handle is a compact, stainless Japanese kitchen knife designed for nimble daily prep. Made with a Silver #3 steel core, also known as Ginsan or Ginsanko, this ko santoku offers a clean balance of sharpness, edge retention, stainless ease of care, and a sharpening feel that many cooks compare favorably to carbon steel.
The 150mm ko santoku size is especially useful for cooks who want one small knife that can handle vegetables, herbs, fruit, small proteins, and quick board work without feeling oversized. Its added blade height gives more knuckle clearance than a petty knife, while the shorter length makes it easy to control on smaller cutting boards or in tight prep spaces.
The nashiji finish gives the blade a subtle textured look, while the mono ebony handle adds a clean, premium feel in hand. This is a strong everyday choice for home cooks, professional cooks, and anyone who wants a smaller Japanese knife that is easy to maintain without giving up real cutting performance.
Common Questions
Q: Is the Hatsukokoro Ginrei Silver #3 Ko Santoku good for home cooks?
A: Yes. This is one of the easiest Japanese knife styles to recommend for home cooks because it is compact, stainless, easy to control, and versatile enough for everyday prep.
Q: What is Silver #3 steel?
A: Silver #3, also called Ginsan or Ginsanko, is a stainless Japanese steel known for taking a fine edge while remaining easier to care for than reactive carbon steel. It is a great option for cooks who want Japanese sharpness without the extra maintenance of carbon steel.
Q: What is a ko santoku used for?
A: A ko santoku is a smaller santoku-style knife used for vegetables, herbs, fruit, small proteins, and quick prep tasks. It gives you more height and board contact than a petty knife, but still feels compact and precise.
Q: How should I care for this knife?
A: Wash by hand, dry after use, and avoid hard surfaces like glass, stone, or ceramic boards. For best edge life, use a knife-friendly cutting board such as a Hasegawa Pro Cutting Board. To maintain the edge between sharpenings, use a quality leather strop.
Specifications
- Brand: Hatsukokoro
- Line: Ginrei
- Knife Type: Ko Santoku
- Core Steel: Silver #3 / Ginsan / Ginsanko stainless steel
- Cladding Type: Stainless cladding
- Blade Finish: Nashiji
- Blade Length: 150mm
- Overall Length: 276mm
- Blade Height at Heel: 39.0mm
- Spine Thickness at Heel: 2.0mm
- Spine Thickness at Mid: 2.0mm
- Spine Thickness Near Tip: 0.95mm
- Weight: 90g
- Handle Material: Mono ebony wa handle
- Hardness: 61
- Bevel: Double bevel
- Origin: Japan
Shipping, returns and order protection
US shipping: Free on orders over $99. Orders are normally fulfilled within 2 business days, and UPS Ground transit is typically 1–5 business days after fulfillment. Custom handle installation or sharpening may add 1–2 business days.
Returns: Eligible purchases may be returned within 180 days with a free prepaid return label. Knives sharpened by Tokushu Knife or fitted with a custom handle remain eligible if they are otherwise new, unused, undamaged, and returned in their original packaging with all included components. The same refund terms apply.
Order protection: Every order is insured. If a package is lost or damaged, contact us at Tony@TokushuKnife.com and we will handle the claim.
Outside the US: Supported international orders from TokushuKnife.com typically ship via FedEx Delivered Duty Paid (DDP). Tokushu Knife pays all applicable import duties and taxes on the customer's behalf. Customers are not responsible for paying duties or taxes. Available destinations, shipping charges and delivery estimates are shown at checkout. Customers may also shop at TokushuKnife.eu for regional inventory and options.
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Steel, Construction and Care
Our catalog includes stainless, semi-stainless and carbon steels selected for edge performance and durability. Carbon steels may develop a patina, while stainless steels are designed to resist discoloration. Follow the care guidance on each product page, hand wash only and dry the knife promptly after use.
