Hatsukokoro Ginsou Santoku
Hatsukokoro Ginsou Santoku
Hatsukokoro Ginsou Santoku
Hatsukokoro Ginsou Santoku
Hatsukokoro Ginsou Santoku
Hatsukokoro Ginsou Santoku
Hatsukokoro Ginsou Santoku
Hatsukokoro Ginsou Santoku
Hatsukokoro Ginsou Santoku
Hatsukokoro Ginsou Santoku
Hatsukokoro

Hatsukokoro Ginsou Santoku

£250.00

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Handle
£250.00

A quality all rounder, the Ginsou santoku is ideal for both home and professional kitchens.

 
Product Code: HAT-0154-##
Hatsukokoro Ginsou Santoku
£250.00

About this range

First Impressions

A great hollow grind to a thin edge with a fairly minimal distal taper to aid food release and nicely balanced across the range. 

Beauty

We absolutely love the looks of the Ginsou, right from the moment we saw them the distinctive damascus finish catches the eye while still being a little understated. 

Depending on the knife in the range, kanji are either engraved by hand or laser etched and the finish on the cladding is either a cloudy one or more polished. Please consult the product photos for the knife you are viewing.

In Hand

The Ginsou is well finished with a nicely rounded spine and heel area for comfort and for the santoku and bunka sized chef knives they balance well just around the heel of the knife and the gyuto a little further forward - all ideal and comfortable for pinch grip use.

Durability

Treated to a hardness of approximately 62HRC, the Ginsou offers a good balance between edge retention without the fragility of significantly harder steel treatments and is a versatile choice for a wide range of jobs.

Ease of Care

Ginsan Silver 3 stainless steel is easy to sharpen and retains an edge well so it's a great choice for a long lasting knife and one that's also great as a gift option where low maintenance is a consideration.

Our Verdict

A quality option at a very competitive price point, Ginsan steel is a widely used modern steel that behaves and performs comparably with carbon steels but saves you the maintenance required with carbon steel so is a great choice for both home and professional kitchens. 

The Ginsou boasts an impressive profile and geometry and combined with what we think are great finishing looks is an all-round quality choice.

Hatsukokoro Ginsou Santoku - product quick view

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Knife Measurements - Hatsukokoro Ginsou Santoku

  • Blade Length: 175mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
  • Total Length: 312mm (Blade tip to handle end)
  • Blade Height: 46.6mm (Heel to spine)
  • Blade Thickness: 2.37mm (Spine width above the heel) 2.3mm (Measured halfway along spine) 1.2mm (Measured 15mm from tip)
  • Total Weight: 143 grams

Range Specifications

Our aim is to measure and photograph our products as accurately as possible but due to many items being handmade, finished or using natural materials, there can be minor variance in measurements and things such as blade or wood finishes can vary. We will always endeavour to provide the most accurate measurements, photos and descriptions of our products.

Some measurements such as HRC are provided by manufacturers and should therefore be used as a guide.

Sayas, guards and knife protection

Protection & care for this knife

The magnolia santoku saya and medium size blade guard are compatable with this knife.

Saya & Guards Knife Racks & Storage Sharpening & Blade Care

Meet the maker

Hatsukokoro

Based in Seki city, Hatsukoroko employ a range of techniques and work with a selection of master blacksmiths working entirely by hand and for some ranges, they make use of modern machinery to combine craft with extreme precision.

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