{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-ginga-34-nickle-damascus-gyuto-210mm","title":"Hatsukokoro Ginga ATS-34 Nickle Damascus Gyuto 210mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro Ginga ATS-34 Nickel Damascus Gyuto 210mm with Sanjo walnut handle and maple stripe is a strong choice for cooks who want refined fit and finish, stainless convenience, and a distinctly premium cutting feel. The Ginga line has earned attention for its beautiful mirror nickel damascus finish, and polished details around the choil and spine. At the core is ATS-34, a high-performance stainless steel known for fine edge stability, good wear resistance, and easier day-to-day care than carbon steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 210mm gyuto is built to be a true all-purpose chef knife. It has enough length for onions, cabbage, proteins, and herbs, but still feels agile and controllable on the board. The thin, tapered geometry helps it move cleanly through food, while the extra visual appeal of the nickel damascus makes it feel special every time it comes out of the saya or knife roll. Paired here with a Sanjo walnut handle accented by a maple stripe, this version adds warmth and character to an already striking blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor many buyers, this is the kind of knife that answers a very practical question: “Can I get high-end Japanese performance in a stainless package that still feels beautiful and special?” In this case, yes. That is exactly where the Ginga series fits. It gives you premium aesthetics, excellent cutting ability, and lower-maintenance steel in one polished package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Is ATS-34 a good steel for a Japanese gyuto?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. ATS-34 is a premium stainless steel that offers a very nice balance of edge retention, toughness for a fine kitchen grind, and corrosion resistance. It is a smart option for someone who wants a high-performance Japanese chef knife without the extra reactivity of carbon steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Who is this knife best for?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e This knife works well for both serious home cooks and professionals who want a 210mm gyuto with a thin, refined feel. It is especially appealing if you want a knife that looks high-end, performs cleanly on vegetables and proteins, and does not demand the same maintenance routine as a fully reactive blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e How should I care for this knife?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash only, dry it after use, and avoid bones, frozen foods, and very hard surfaces like glass or stone. A knife-friendly board such as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/collections\/hasegawa-cutting-board\"\u003eHasegawa Pro Cutting Board\u003c\/a\u003e will help preserve the edge. For routine upkeep, a few light passes on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/leather-strop-tokushu-knife-premium-xl-buffalo-strop\"\u003eTokushu leather strop\u003c\/a\u003e can keep the edge feeling fresh between sharpenings, and our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/knife-sharpening-service\"\u003eknife sharpening service\u003c\/a\u003e is available when it is time for more complete maintenance.\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 Ginga\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlacksmith:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yoshihiro Yauji \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gyuto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e ATS-34\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCladding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless San Mai with Nickel Damascus finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 210mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Height at Heel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 51mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness (Heel):\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.1mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness (Mid):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 181g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sanjo walnut handle with maple stripe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness (HRC):\u003c\/strong\u003e 64\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrind:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double bevel 50\/50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mirror Nickel Damascus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"H\u0026K","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47012412948704,"sku":null,"price":369.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/6720\/0736\/files\/hatsukokoro-ginga-ats34-nickel-damascus-gyuto-210mm-angled-full-view_ecff00b2-7ebf-4dad-b512-86e0b0d8d07e.jpg?v=1780759283","url":"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/hatsukokoro-ginga-34-nickle-damascus-gyuto-210mm","provider":"Tokushu Knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}