{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-ginrei-silver-3-nakiri-with-mono-ebony-handle","title":"Hatsukokoro Ginrei Silver #3 Nakiri 165mm with Mono Ebony Handle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro Ginrei Silver #3 Nakiri with mono ebony handle is a stainless Japanese vegetable knife designed for clean, efficient prep. Made with a Silver #3 steel core, also known as Ginsan or Ginsanko, this nakiri offers the sharpening feel and fine edge potential that many cooks love in carbon steel, while staying much easier to maintain thanks to its stainless construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nakiri shape is built for vegetables. Its tall, flat blade profile gives excellent board contact for push cutting, chopping, and tap-cutting through onions, cabbage, herbs, carrots, squash, and other daily prep ingredients. The added blade height also gives comfortable knuckle clearance, making this a practical choice for cooks who want a dedicated vegetable knife that feels stable and precise on the cutting board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ginrei line is known for a rustic nashiji finish, thin behind-the-edge geometry, and approachable stainless performance. The mono ebony wa handle gives this version a clean, upgraded feel with a slightly more refined presentation than standard wood handle options. For best edge life, pair this knife with a knife-friendly board such as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/collections\/hasegawa-cutting-board\"\u003eHasegawa Pro Cutting Board\u003c\/a\u003e, and maintain the edge between sharpening sessions with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/leather-strop-tokushu-knife-premium-xl-buffalo-strop\"\u003eleather strop\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e What is the Hatsukokoro Ginrei Silver #3 Nakiri best used for?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e This nakiri is best for vegetable prep. It excels at push cutting, chopping, and clean board work with ingredients like onions, carrots, cabbage, herbs, mushrooms, and squash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Is Silver #3 steel stainless?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Silver #3, also called Ginsan or Ginsanko, is a stainless Japanese steel. It is popular because it sharpens well, takes a clean edge, and is easier to care for than reactive carbon steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Is a nakiri a good everyday knife?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, especially if much of your prep is vegetable-focused. A nakiri is not meant for bones, frozen foods, or heavy twisting cuts, but it is excellent for daily produce work and controlled cutting on the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e How do I care for this knife?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wash by hand, dry after use, and avoid the dishwasher. Although the steel is stainless, proper care will protect the edge and finish. Use a soft cutting board and avoid glass, stone, ceramic, or other hard surfaces.\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\u003eLine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ginrei\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nakiri\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver #3 \/ Ginsan \/ Ginsanko stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCladding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless cladding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nashiji\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 165mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 308mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Height at Heel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50mm\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\u003eSpine Thickness Near Tip: \u003c\/strong\u003e1.9mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176–179g\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 61\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double bevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e San mai stainless clad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"H\u0026K","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52097002602720,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/6720\/0736\/files\/hatsukokoro-ginrei-silver-3-nakiri-05_d7ef3bce-af82-4eb2-ae8a-12313f4361f3.jpg?v=1780736171","url":"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/hatsukokoro-ginrei-silver-3-nakiri-with-mono-ebony-handle","provider":"Tokushu Knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}