Nakagawa ginsan tall gyuto 240mm

Specifications

A tall gyuto from our custom order series with Satoshi Nakagawa. Featuring a Ginsan stainless core, this knife serves as a reliable daily driver.

• Hand-forged in Sakai, Japan by Satoshi Nakagawa
• Designed for those who prefer a full stainless daily driver
• Convex grind with a mirror-finished hira
• 235mm (9.25") cutting edge length
• 55mm heel height, offering generous knuckle clearance

About the Blacksmith

Satoshi Nakagawa is a highly skilled blacksmith based in Sakai, Japan. He apprenticed under renowned master Kenichi Shiraki before establishing his own workshop, where he continues to craft high-performance knives with meticulous attention to detail. Nakagawa is known for his expertise in heat treatment and forging techniques, creating blades that balance durability, sharpness, and refined aesthetics.

Details

• Blacksmith: Satoshi Nakagawa
• Producing Area: Sakai, Japan
• Knife Type: Gyuto
• Finish: Mirror finish on hira
• Core Steel: Ginsan (Silver #3)
• HRC: ~62
• Steel Type: Stainless

Blade & Handle Specs

• Overall length: 401mm
• Blade length (heel to tip): 235mm (9.25")
• Blade height at heel: 55.3mm
• Spine thickness:
  • At the handle: 3.4mm
  • At the heel: 3.2mm
  • Midway: 2.5mm
  • 1cm from the tip: 1.0mm
• Weight: 209g
• Edge/bevel: 50:50
• Handle: Octagonal magnolia with horn ferrule
• Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
• Saya/Sheath: Not included

Notes

• Knife comes with a protective lacquer coating. Remove with acetone before use. Touch up the edge if needed.
• This knife will not be restocked. Future Nakagawa custom orders will feature different specifications.
• For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this Nakagawa Ginsan 240mm Tall Gyuto knife, please refer to our care guide below.
• Slight measurement variations are common in Japanese kitchen knives.
• Small surface finish variations in knives are a normal part of the handcrafting process.