{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-nakagawa-silver-3-sujihiki-270mm-prisma-handle","title":"Hatsukokoro Nakagawa Silver #3 Sujihiki 270mm – Prisma Handle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHatsukokoro Satoshi Nakagawa Silver #3 Sujihiki 270mm\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs one of Sakai’s most respected Ginsan smiths with the refined sharpening work of \u003cstrong\u003eMorihiro Hamono\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSatoshi Nakagawa forged the blade from \u003cstrong\u003eSilver #3 stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as \u003cstrong\u003eGinsan or Ginsanko\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOne-of-One Prisma Handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis knife is fitted with a unique \u003cstrong\u003ePrisma custom wa handle\u003c\/strong\u003e combining warm natural wood figure with translucent red and rose-toned resin. The color placement and grain pattern are one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExact knife photographed:\u003c\/strong\u003e the knife shown in all product images is the exact knife you will receive. This is a what-you-see-is-what-you-get listing with only one available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCutting Performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is a sujihiki knife used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is Silver #3 the same as Ginsan?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Was this knife sharpened by Morihiro?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e The blade was sharpened and finished by \u003cstrong\u003eMorihiro Hamono\u003c\/strong\u003e, the renowned Sakai sharpening workshop associated with Morihiro’s exacting wide-bevel tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How should I care for this knife?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash and dry it immediately, use it only on a knife-friendly surface such as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/collections\/hasegawa-cutting-board\"\u003eHasegawa Pro cutting board\u003c\/a\u003e, and never place it in a dishwasher. Light maintenance on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/leather-strop-tokushu-knife-premium-xl-buffalo-strop\"\u003eTokushu Knife Premium XL Buffalo Leather Strop\u003c\/a\u003e can extend time between sharpenings. Tokushu Knife also offers a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/knife-sharpening-service\"\u003eprofessional knife sharpening service\u003c\/a\u003e.\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\u003eBlacksmith:\u003c\/strong\u003e Satoshi Nakagawa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSharpener:\u003c\/strong\u003e Morihiro Hamono\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sakai, Osaka, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sujihiki \/ Japanese slicing knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNominal Blade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 270mm\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:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e San-mai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Migaki \/ polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 61–63 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double bevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e One-of-one Prisma wood-and-resin octagonal wa handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash and dry immediately; never use a dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54335066833120,"sku":"HATS-NAKA-G3-SU270-PRISMA-OOAK","price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/6720\/0736\/files\/hatsukokoro-nakagawa-ginsan-sujihiki-270mm-prisma-handle-hero.jpg?v=1787324116","url":"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/hatsukokoro-nakagawa-silver-3-sujihiki-270mm-prisma-handle","provider":"Tokushu Knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}