Hatsukokoro Ginso ginsan kiritsuke gyuto 240mm

The Hatsukokoro Ginso ginsan kiritsuke gyuto 240mm is a Japanese chef's knife made in Seki, Japan. It's part of the Ginso series under the Hatsukokoro brand. This knife is identical to the Hatsukokoro Hayabusa ginsan, with the only difference being it's sharpened by a different craftsman. The blade features a core of Ginsan (Silver#3) steel from Hitachi, known for its ease of sharpening and ability to take a keen edge. At 240mm, the blade length is well-suited for professional kitchen environments.

This kiritsuke gyuto knife is designed for a wide range of general cutting tasks. Its longer blade excels at slicing vegetables, fish, and boneless proteins. The knife's versatility makes it useful for various food preps, from fine slicing to general purpose cutting.

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Brand: Hatsukokoro
Series: Ginso
Producing area: Seki, Japan
Knife type: kiritsuke gyuto
Finish: migaki
Core steel: Ginsan (Silver#3)
Steel type: stainless steel
Cladding: stainless clad

Overall length: 390mm
Blade length (heel to tip): 241mm
Blade height at the heel: 50.7mm
Spine thickness:
• at the handle: 2.6mm
• at the heel: 2.2mm
• midway: 2.0mm
• 1cm from the tip: 0.7mm
Weight: 190g
Edge/bevel: 50:50
Handle: octagonal teak with buffalo horn ferrule
Hand orientation: ambidextrous
Saya/ sheath: Not included
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Note:
a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this Hatsukokoro Ginso ginsan kiritsuke gyuto knife, please refer to our care guide below.
b. Please be aware that slight measurement variations are typical in handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives.
c. Similarly, it's common for these handcrafted knives to have minor cosmetic variations, such as light surface marks or fine scuffs.
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