{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-ginrei-silver-3-santoku-170mm-mono-ebony-handle","title":"Hatsukokoro Ginrei Silver #3 Santoku 170mm with Mono Ebony Handle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHatsukokoro Ginrei Silver #3 Santoku 170mm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro Ginrei Silver #3 Santoku 170mm is an agile, all-purpose Japanese kitchen knife for vegetables, herbs, fruit, boneless meat and fish. Its thin cutting geometry and comfortable blade height make everyday slicing, dicing and chopping feel controlled and efficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGinrei means “Silver Peak,” a fitting name for this bright stainless blade and its softly textured nashiji finish. The core is forged from Ginsan, also known as Silver #3 or Ginsanko, a fine-grained Japanese stainless steel prized for taking a keen edge, holding it reliably and sharpening cleanly on water stones. Stainless cladding protects the core for easy daily care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 170mm santoku format is compact enough for precise prep without sacrificing useful board length. A 47mm heel provides comfortable knuckle clearance, while the thin grind moves smoothly through dense produce and proteins. The octagonal mono ebony handle offers a secure grip, refined balance and a premium finish that suits both home and professional kitchens.\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 (“Silver Peak”)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Santoku\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNominal Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 170mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasured Blade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 172mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 310mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Height at Heel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness at Heel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.0mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness at Mid-Blade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.9mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness 10mm from Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 147g\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 steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e San-mai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 61 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nashiji\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50\/50 double bevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Octagonal mono ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand Orientation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Right- or left-handed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is This Santoku Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis knife is designed for everyday slicing, dicing and chopping. It is especially well suited to vegetables, herbs, fruit, boneless meat and fish. Use a smooth push cut, controlled chop or forward slice for the best performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs Ginsan Steel Stainless?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Ginsan, Silver #3 and Ginsanko are names for the same Japanese stainless steel. It offers the low-maintenance convenience of stainless steel with a fine grain and sharpening response that many cooks associate with traditional carbon steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs This a Good First Japanese Knife?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Its stainless construction, versatile shape and balanced weight make the Ginrei Santoku an approachable first Japanese knife, while its thin geometry and keen edge also satisfy experienced cooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCan Left-Handed Cooks Use This Knife?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The octagonal handle and 50\/50 double-bevel edge are suitable for both right-handed and left-handed cooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Should I Care for This Knife?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-wash and dry the knife after use. Do not place it in a dishwasher. Use a wooden, rubber or soft synthetic cutting board, and avoid bones, frozen foods and twisting the blade during a cut. Sharpen with Japanese water stones when needed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53526409117920,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/6720\/0736\/files\/hatsukokoro-ginrei-silver-3-santoku-170mm-mono-ebony-handle-01-front-angle.jpg?v=1784747068","url":"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/es\/products\/hatsukokoro-ginrei-silver-3-santoku-170mm-mono-ebony-handle","provider":"Tokushu Knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}