Hatsukokoro Nakagawa Silver #3 Sujihiki 270mm – Prisma Handle
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Overview
The Hatsukokoro Satoshi Nakagawa Silver #3 Sujihiki 270mm pairs one of Sakai’s most respected Ginsan smiths with the refined sharpening work of Morihiro Hamono. Its long, narrow profile is built for clean, continuous slicing through boneless roasts, brisket, poultry, fish and sashimi-style portions with less sawing and less moisture loss.
Satoshi Nakagawa forged the blade from Silver #3 stainless steel, also known as Ginsan or Ginsanko, with stainless cladding in san-mai construction. The result combines a fine, responsive edge with the practical corrosion resistance many cooks want in a dedicated slicer. A polished migaki finish and precise wide-bevel grind showcase the traditional Sakai division of labor between blacksmith and sharpener.
One-of-One Prisma Handle
This knife is fitted with a unique Prisma custom wa handle combining warm natural wood figure with translucent red and rose-toned resin. The color placement and grain pattern are one of a kind.
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Cutting Performance
The 270mm sujihiki gives you the reach to portion large proteins in a single draw. Its slim blade, fine tip and thin edge geometry reduce drag and help produce smooth presentation slices. It is designed for boneless meat and fish—not bones, frozen food, hard pits, prying or twisting cuts.
Common Questions
Q: What is a sujihiki knife used for?
A: A sujihiki is a double-bevel Japanese slicing knife made for long draw cuts through boneless meat and fish. The 270mm length is particularly useful for brisket, roasts, smoked meats and large fish portions.
Q: Is Silver #3 the same as Ginsan?
A: Yes. Silver #3, Ginsan and Ginsanko refer to the same fine-grained Japanese stainless steel. It offers strong corrosion resistance while sharpening more like a traditional carbon steel than many other stainless alloys.
Q: Was this knife sharpened by Morihiro?
A: The blade was sharpened and finished by Morihiro Hamono, the renowned Sakai sharpening workshop associated with Morihiro’s exacting wide-bevel tradition.
Q: How should I care for this knife?
A: Hand wash and dry it immediately, use it only on a knife-friendly surface such as a Hasegawa Pro cutting board, and never place it in a dishwasher. Light maintenance on the Tokushu Knife Premium XL Buffalo Leather Strop can extend time between sharpenings. Tokushu Knife also offers a professional knife sharpening service.
Specifications
- Brand: Hatsukokoro
- Blacksmith: Satoshi Nakagawa
- Sharpener: Morihiro Hamono
- Origin: Sakai, Osaka, Japan
- Knife Type: Sujihiki / Japanese slicing knife
- Nominal Blade Length: 270mm
- Core Steel: Silver #3 / Ginsan / Ginsanko stainless steel
- Cladding: Stainless steel
- Construction: San-mai
- Finish: Migaki / polished
- Hardness: Approximately 61–63 HRC
- Edge: Double bevel
- Handle: One-of-one Prisma wood-and-resin octagonal wa handle
- Care: Hand wash and dry immediately; never use a dishwasher
Shipping, returns and order protection
US shipping: Free on orders over $99. Orders are normally fulfilled within 2 business days, and UPS Ground transit is typically 1–5 business days after fulfillment. Custom handle installation or sharpening may add 1–2 business days.
Returns: Eligible purchases may be returned within 180 days with a free prepaid return label. Knives sharpened by Tokushu Knife or fitted with a custom handle remain eligible if they are otherwise new, unused, undamaged, and returned in their original packaging with all included components. The same refund terms apply.
Order protection: Every order is insured. If a package is lost or damaged, contact us at Tony@TokushuKnife.com and we will handle the claim.
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Steel, Construction and Care
Our catalog includes stainless, semi-stainless and carbon steels selected for edge performance and durability. Carbon steels may develop a patina, while stainless steels are designed to resist discoloration. Follow the care guidance on each product page, hand wash only and dry the knife promptly after use.
