Tokushu Knife Ginsan #3 Nashiji Kiritsuke 210mm – Rosewood & Ebony Handle

Tokushu Knife Ginsan #3 Nashiji Kiritsuke 210mm

The Tokushu Knife Ginsan #3 Nashiji Kiritsuke 210mm is a fully stainless, all-purpose Japanese K-tip chef knife made for cooks who want precise cutting performance without carbon-steel upkeep. Its fine-grained Silver #3 core is protected by stainless cladding, while the nashiji pear-skin finish gives the blade a textured, understated surface and helps reduce broad food contact.

The flatter kiritsuke profile favors push cutting, controlled chopping, and long slicing strokes. Its clipped K-tip gives excellent control for scoring, trimming, and detailed board work. Each knife carries the Tokushu mark and is fitted in-house by Tokushu Knife with an octagonal rosewood wa handle and ebony ferrule, creating a secure grip and a distinctive two-tone finish.

How Does This Kiritsuke Perform?

At approximately 210–215mm along the cutting edge, this knife offers the reach of an 8-inch chef knife without feeling oversized. The blade is thin through the spine and tapers toward a precise tip, making it well suited to vegetables, herbs, fish, boneless meat, and general daily prep. The edge profile is flatter than a conventional gyuto, so it performs best with push cuts, draw cuts, and deliberate chopping rather than aggressive rocking.

Specifications

• Brand: Tokushu Knife
• Blade Origin: Tosa, Kochi Prefecture, Japan
• Handle Fitting: Installed in-house by Tokushu Knife in Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Knife Type: Kiritsuke Gyuto / K-tip chef knife
• Nominal Blade Length: 210mm
• Typical Edge Length: 214mm
• Blade Height at Heel:  47mm
• Spine Thickness at Heel: 2.0mm
• Spine Thickness at Mid-Blade: 1.9mm
• Spine Thickness 1cm from Tip: 1.2mm
• Overall Length: 365mm
• Weight: 155g
• Core Steel: Ginsan #3 / Silver #3 stainless steel
• Cladding: Stainless steel
• Construction: San mai
• Finish: Nashiji pear-skin finish with kasumi blade road
• Hardness: Approximately 60–62 HRC
• Edge: Double bevel, approximately 50/50
• Handle: Octagonal rosewood wa handle with ebony ferrule
• Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
• Saya: Not included

Measurements are approximate. Natural wood grain, handle color, weight, and dimensions can vary slightly from one knife to another.

What Is Ginsan #3 Steel?

Ginsan #3, also called Silver #3 or Gin 3, is a fine-grained Japanese stainless steel known for taking a keen edge, responding well to whetstones, and resisting corrosion. It is a strong choice for cooks who want the edge quality and sharpening response associated with traditional Japanese steels while keeping maintenance straightforward.

What Is a 210mm Kiritsuke Used For?

A 210mm kiritsuke gyuto is designed for everyday slicing, dicing, chopping, and precision tip work. It handles onions, herbs, vegetables, fruit, fish, and boneless proteins while the K-tip makes detailed cuts easier than with a rounded chef-knife tip.

Is This Knife Fully Stainless?

Yes. Both the Ginsan #3 cutting core and the outer cladding are stainless. Stainless does not mean stain-proof, so hand washing and prompt drying are still recommended to protect the edge, finish, and natural wood handle.

How Should I Care for This Knife?

Hand wash the knife and dry it immediately after use. Cut only on wood or quality synthetic boards. Avoid bones, frozen food, hard pits, glass, stone, twisting cuts, prying, and the dishwasher. Sharpen on Japanese whetstones and store the blade so its edge cannot contact other utensils.