Yoshihiro nashiji ginsan gyuto 210mm (with magnolia saya)

A 210mm gyuto with a Ginsan/ Silver#3 core steel. It has a nice nashiji finish and is paired with an octagonal rosewood handle. Ginsan or Silver#3 is an original steel by Hitachi Metals. Hitachi describes it as having the same hardness and sharpness comparable to carbon steel. Long-time enthusiasts also consider it as the Shirogami of stainless steels: it's easy to sharpen and has a better ability to take and hold low edge angles compared to other stainless. This steel also has very good toughness.

*A gyuto is a type of Japanese kitchen knife that is used for a variety of cutting tasks. This multipurpose knife is used for slicing, dicing, and chopping meats, vegetables, and fruits. The versatility of the Gyuto makes it a popular choice for both professional and home chefs.

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Brand: Yoshihiro
Location: Sakai, Japan
Knife type: gyuto
Finish: nashiji

Construction type: warikomi
Cladding: stainless clad
Core steel: Hitachi Ginsan / Silver #3
Steel type: stainless

Overall length: 362mm
Blade length (heel to tip): 215mm
Blade height at heel: 46.6mm
Spine thickness at handle: 2.0mm
Spine thickness at heel: 1.9mm
Spine thickness at middle: 1.9mm
Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 1.2mm
Weight: 153g

Edge/bevel: 50:50
Handle: octagonal rosewood
Hand orientation: ambidextrous
Saya: included

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