{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-ginga-ats34-damascus-santoku-180mm-sanjo-wa-handle","title":"Hatsukokoro Ginga ATS34 Damascus Santoku 180mm with Sanjo Wa Handle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro Ginga ATS34 Damascus Santoku 180mm brings a striking polished blade to everyday prep. Made by Yoshihiro Yauji in Takefu, Japan, the Ginga combines an ATS34 stainless-steel core with stainless Damascus cladding. Its flowing pattern catches the light, while the compact santoku profile handles vegetables, boneless meat and fish. This knife includes the fitted Sanjo wa handle shown in the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe broad blade offers useful working space for chopping and scooping prepared ingredients, and the curved front of the edge accommodates a gentle rocking motion. Rounded, polished spine and choil surfaces provide a comfortable place for a pinch grip. Choose it if you want a distinctive Japanese kitchen knife with stainless construction and a manageable 180mm blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Ginga ATS34 santoku stainless?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Both its ATS34 core and Damascus cladding are stainless. It still needs hand washing and prompt drying; stainless steel resists corrosion but is not immune to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a santoku knife used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA santoku is an all-purpose kitchen knife for slicing, dicing and chopping vegetables, boneless meat and fish. This 180mm model offers more compact handling than a typical 210mm or 240mm gyuto. Avoid bones, frozen food and twisting the edge in a cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this knife come with a handle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The photographed octagonal Sanjo wood wa handle is fitted and included. Its natural grain and contrasting spacer complement the Damascus blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I maintain the edge and finish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCut on a knife-friendly surface, such as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/collections\/hasegawa-cutting-board\"\u003eHasegawa cutting board\u003c\/a\u003e. Clean with a soft sponge and mild detergent, dry immediately and avoid abrasive pads on the polished Damascus. Use whetstones when sharpening is needed, or choose our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/knife-sharpening-service\"\u003eknife sharpening service\u003c\/a\u003e. Do not soak the handle or put the knife in a dishwasher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand \/ Line:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hatsukokoro 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 Santoku\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e ATS34 stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCladding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Damascus, san-mai construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polished Damascus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180mm nominal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double bevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specs not found for this handle configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness (Heel):\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness (Mid):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.1mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 178g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sanjo-made wood wa handle, octagonal profile with contrasting spacer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness (HRC):\u003c\/strong\u003e 60–61, published model specification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade blade measurements and natural handle grain can vary from knife to knife.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"H\u0026K","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47012406067424,"sku":"TK-47012406067424","price":329.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/6720\/0736\/files\/01-hatsukokoro-ginga-ats34-damascus-santoku-180mm-sanjo-handle.jpg?v=1791181428","url":"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/hatsukokoro-ginga-ats34-damascus-santoku-180mm-sanjo-wa-handle","provider":"Tokushu Knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}