Shigeki Tanaka ginsan gyuto 240mm

• Hand-forged in Miki, Japan by blacksmith Shigeki Tanaka
• 243mm / 9.57" blade made from Ginsan (Silver#3) stainless steel, known for its carbon-like sharpness and ease of sharpening
• Migaki finish gives the blade a clean, simple aesthetic
  
• Designed as a versatile gyuto, perfect for a wide range of kitchen tasks
• Fitted with an octagonal walnut handle and horn ferrule
• Ambidextrous design suitable for both right- and left-handed users
  
• Ideal for home cooks and professional chefs looking for a high-performance, easy-to-maintain knife

Shigeki Tanaka ginsan gyuto 240mm is a handcrafted Japanese kitchen knife forged by Shigeki Tanaka in Miki, Japan. The core steel is ginsan, known for its carbon-like properties that make it easy to sharpen and able to take a keen edge easily. It has a migaki finish, giving it a simple, clean look. 

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Blacksmith: Shigeki Tanaka
Producing Area: Miki, Japan
Knife type: gyuto
Finish: migaki
Core steel: Ginsan/ Silver#3
Steel type: stainless
Cladding: stainless clad

Overall length: 396mm
Blade length (heel to tip): 243mm / 9.57"
Blade height at the heel: 54mm
Spine thickness:
• at the handle: 2.4mm
• at the heel: 2.0mm
• midway: 1.6mm
• 1cm from the tip: 0.5mm
Weight: 203g
Edge/bevel: 50:50
Handle: octagonal walnut with 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 Shigeki Tanaka ginsan 240mm 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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