Hatsukokoro x Nakagawa ginsan kiritsuke gyuto 270mm

Specifications

A Kiritsuke Gyuto handcrafted by Satoshi Nakagawa for the Hatsukokoro brand. The blade features a Ginsan core steel and is sharpened by Morihiro Hamono, showcasing a subtle concave grind with excellent edge flex. Paired with an octagonal ebony handle with a black horn ferrule, this knife delivers both refined aesthetics and superior functionality.

Ginsan, or Silver #3 by Hitachi, is a stainless steel known for its sharpening ease similar to carbon steel—often referred to as "stainless Shirogami." This steel takes a keen edge while offering relatively good edge retention. If you're looking for a stainless option, Nakagawa’s Ginsan gyuto is an outstanding choice—his craftsmanship with this steel is among the best.

Details

• Brand: Hatsukokoro
• Blacksmith: Satoshi Nakagawa
• Sharpener: Morihiro Hamono
• Location: Sakai, Japan
• Knife Type: Kiritsuke Gyuto
• Construction Type: Sanmai
• Cladding: Stainless Clad
• Core Steel: Ginsan (Silver #3)
• HRC: ~62
• Steel Type: Stainless Steel

Blade & Handle Specs

• Overall Length: 425mm
• Blade Length (Heel to Tip): 257mm
• Blade Height at Heel: 46.8mm
• Spine Thickness:
  • At the handle: 3.3mm
  • At the heel: 3.2mm
  • Midway: 2.5mm
  • 1cm from the tip: 1.2mm
• Weight: 280g
• Edge/bevel: 50:50
• Handle: Octagonal ebony with horn ferrule
• Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
• Saya/Sheath: Not included

Notes

• For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as the Hatsukokoro Nakagawa Ginsan Kiritsuke Gyuto, please refer to our care guide.
• Slight measurement variations are typical in handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives.