{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-ginrei-silver-3-petty-130mm-with-mono-ebony-handle-copy","title":"Hatsukokoro Ginrei Silver #3 Petty 130mm with Mono Ebony Handle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro Ginrei Silver #3 Petty 130mm with Mono Ebony Handle is a compact Japanese petty knife built for clean, precise prep work. The 130mm blade is ideal for peeling, trimming, slicing fruit, breaking down small vegetables, cleaning proteins, and handling the detail work that feels awkward with a full-size gyuto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGinrei means “silver peak,” and this line is a strong everyday expression of Hatsukokoro’s practical knife design: stainless Ginsan Silver #3 core steel, stainless cladding, a subtle nashiji finish, and a thin, nimble grind. Silver #3 is loved because it sharpens more easily than many stainless steels while still offering stainless convenience, making this petty a great choice for cooks who want Japanese cutting performance without the higher maintenance of carbon steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mono ebony wa handle gives this knife a refined, understated look and a more premium feel in hand. Ebony adds visual contrast against the rustic nashiji blade finish while keeping the knife balanced, compact, and easy to control for board work or in-hand prep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Is the Hatsukokoro Ginrei Silver #3 Petty 130mm good for home cooks?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. This is one of the easiest Japanese petty knives to recommend for home cooks because it combines a stainless Ginsan core with a practical size and comfortable wa handle. It is small enough for quick prep but refined enough for cooks who want a real upgrade from a basic paring or utility knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e What is a 130mm petty knife best used for?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 130mm petty is best for detail work: trimming shallots, slicing citrus, peeling apples, cutting herbs, removing silver skin, and preparing small ingredients. It can work on the cutting board or in hand, making it one of the most useful secondary knives in a Japanese knife roll.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e How do I care for a Silver #3 Japanese knife?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver #3 is stainless, so it is easier to maintain than carbon steel, but it should still be washed by hand, dried immediately, and never placed in the dishwasher. Use a soft cutting board, avoid bones and frozen foods, and maintain the edge with proper sharpening or stropping. For long-term care, a light coat of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/100-pure-tsubaki-japanese-knife-maintenance-camellia-oil-3-4-oz\"\u003eTsubaki oil\u003c\/a\u003e can help protect the blade and handle materials during storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hatsukokoro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ginrei\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Petty \/ Utility Knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ginsan \/ Silver #3 Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCladding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Clad San Mai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nashiji\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 130-132mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 258-260mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Height at Heel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 30.5-32mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness (Heel):\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2.0mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness (Mid):\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2.0mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness (Tip):\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 0.8mm near tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 74-80g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mono Ebony Octagonal Wa Handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness (HRC):\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 61 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double Bevel, suitable for right- or left-handed users\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"H\u0026K","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53028040212704,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/6720\/0736\/files\/hatsukokoro-ginrei-silver-3-petty-130mm-mono-ebony-handle-06_c1ff0b9d-ddc7-4e03-ac92-173016df5d34.jpg?v=1781094554","url":"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/es\/products\/hatsukokoro-ginrei-silver-3-petty-130mm-with-mono-ebony-handle-copy","provider":"Tokushu Knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}