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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: 388mm
Blade Length (Heel to Tip): 229mm
Blade Height at Heel: 46.7mm
Spine Thickness:
At the handle: 3.3mm
At the heel: 3.1mm
Midway: 2.3mm
1cm from the tip: 0.9mm
Weight: 233g
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.
