Hatsukokoro Ginrei Ginsan Santoku 175mm Nashiji Ebony

Hatsukokoro Ginrei Ginsan Santoku 175mm Nashiji EbonyThe Hatsukokoro Ginrei Ginsan Santoku 175mm is a stainless clad general purpose knife best fit for first timers, students, and professional chefs seeking a compact everyday blade. This double bevel santoku features a 171mm edge length and weighs 146g, with spine thickness measuring 1. 9mm at both the heel and mid blade before tapering to 0. 9mm at the tip. The blade core is Hitachi Ginsan Silver #3 steel hardened to 60 62 HRC, offering corrosion

and enthusiasts seeking a workhorse grind

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The professional-style profile facilitates a smooth carving motion and maintains a sharpenable edge

Having a bit over 1% Carbon content

Developed as the successor to the original Chosera line for the global market

This versatile knife features a stainless-clad White 2 (Shirogami #2) carbon steel blade

The Hatsukokoro Shikkoku Blue 2 Kurouchi Bunka 165mm is a reactive carbon steel general-purpose knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts seeking a budget-friendly workhorse with a rustic aesthetic

Deviating from the classic Kutani style painting

with spine thickness measuring approximately 4mm at the heel tapering to 2

this knife suits users who prefer a taller blade profile with substantial presence during extended prep sessions

This material requires specific sharpening techniques due to its hardness and uniform carbide distribution

this knife reflects the workshop's established heat treatment practices and ultra-thin grinding approach developed since 1919