{"product_id":"ginrei-g3-nashiji-kiritsuke-gyuto210","title":"Hatsukokoro Ginrei Silver #3 Nashiji Kiritsuke Gyuto 210mm – Ebony Handle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro Ginrei Silver #3 Nashiji Kiritsuke Gyuto 210mm pairs a stainless cutting core with a precise, angular tip and a mono ebony wa handle. It is a versatile Japanese kitchen knife for slicing vegetables, trimming boneless proteins, and making controlled cuts through everyday ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver #3, also called Ginsan, offers a practical balance of edge retention, corrosion resistance, and responsiveness on sharpening stones. The three-layer blade places this cutting core between stainless outer layers. A nashiji, or pear-skin, texture gives the blade a restrained, rustic appearance above the polished cutting bevel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kiritsuke-style tip is useful for detail work, while the relatively flat cutting profile suits push cuts and slicing. Its slim blade favors precise handling and offers less knuckle clearance than a taller gyuto. The one-piece octagonal ebony handle provides a comfortable grip and a dark contrast to the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a traditional single-bevel kiritsuke?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a double-bevel kiritsuke gyuto: an everyday chef knife with an angular K-tip. It suits both right- and left-handed cooks and handles vegetables, boneless meat, and fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Ginsan steel suitable for home cooks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Ginsan is a useful choice for cooks who want a fine Japanese edge with straightforward stainless-steel care. Hand wash and dry the knife promptly after use, including the wooden handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I use rocking cuts or push cuts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis flatter profile works particularly well with push cuts and smooth slicing strokes. Avoid forcing the tip into the board or twisting the blade while it is in food. A more curved gyuto may feel more natural if you prefer frequent rocking cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy can the measured edge differ from the 210mm size?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 210mm designation is the nominal size. A measured example of this Ginrei K-tip model has an edge length of approximately 207mm. Individual dimensions and weight can vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and Sharpening\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a wood or soft synthetic surface, such as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/collections\/hasegawa-cutting-board\"\u003eHasegawa cutting board\u003c\/a\u003e. Avoid bones, frozen food, hard cutting surfaces, twisting, and prying. Never soak the knife or put it in a dishwasher. Keep the edge protected in storage. Light passes on a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/leather-strop-tokushu-knife-premium-xl-buffalo-strop\"\u003eTokushu Knife leather strop\u003c\/a\u003e can refresh the edge between sharpenings. Use suitable whetstones when needed, or choose our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/knife-sharpening-service\"\u003eknife sharpening service\u003c\/a\u003e for professional edge preparation.\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 Kiritsuke gyuto \/ K-tip chef knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver #3 \/ Ginsan stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCladding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless cladding, three-layer san-mai construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nashiji \/ pear-skin texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNominal Blade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 210mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Edge Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 207mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Height at Heel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 41mm\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:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.0mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 149g\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:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60–62 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double bevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements are approximate. Blade finish and natural wood grain can vary from the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54966321578208,"sku":"TK-54966321578208","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/6720\/0736\/files\/hatsukokoro-ginrei-ginsan-nashiji-kiritsuke-210mm-ebony-angled-front.jpg?v=1789798559","url":"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/ginrei-g3-nashiji-kiritsuke-gyuto210","provider":"Tokushu Knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}