The Ittosai Kotetsu honkasumi ginsan gyuto 180mm is a handcrafted Japanese chef's knife forged in Sakai by one of the renowned Sakai blacksmiths. This knife features Hitachi Silver#3 (Ginsanko) stainless steel in sanmai construction with a honkasumi finish. Ginsanko is a stainless steel that sharpens easily and takes a keen edge, behaving more like carbon steel during sharpening while offering stainless steel's corrosion resistance. The blade measures 171mm with 42.8mm height and weighs 122g.
Brand: Ittosai Kotetsu Blacksmith:undisclosed Location: Sakai, Japan Knife type: gyuto
Overall length: 318mm Blade length (heel to tip): 171mm Blade height at heel: 42.8mm Spine thickness at handle: 2.9mm Spine thickness at heel: 2.6mm Spine thickness at middle: 2.2mm Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 1.0mm Weight: 122g
Edge/bevel: 50:50 Handle: octagonal magnolia with buffalo horn ferrule Hand orientation: ambidextrous
Shipping & Returns
• Worldwide shipping from Tokyo • Dispatches within 24-48 hours • Full tracking from dispatch to delivery • 30-day returns on unused items Details
Care Guide
• Use whetstones for sharpening • Use wooden or rubber cutting boards • Keep clean and dry to prevent rust • Avoid cutting bones or frozen foods • Hand wash only - no dishwasher View Complete Care Guide
Why is the blade length different from the displayed size? The size in the product title is a nominal reference used by knife makers. The actual blade can be slightly longer or shorter due to handcrafting and traditional sizing. Each product page lists the exact measured length.
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