Hado Ginsan Santoku
Hado Ginsan Santoku
Hado Ginsan Santoku
Hado Ginsan Santoku
Hado Ginsan Santoku
Hado Ginsan Santoku
Hado Ginsan Santoku
Hado Ginsan Santoku
Hado Ginsan Santoku
Hado Ginsan Santoku
Hado Ginsan Santoku
Hado Ginsan Santoku
Hado Ginsan Santoku
Hado

Hado Ginsan Santoku

£265.00

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£265.00

This is an absolutely beautiful santoku, the sakura handle combined with the fit and finish of the polished ginsan steel pairs to make a truly wonderful knife that would take pride of place in any kitchen.

 
Product Code: HADO-039-##

About this range

First Impressions

Straight out of the box you can just tell the ginsan is a great collection of knives. They measure very well on the sharpness tester and in hand they're well balanced and nimble.

Beauty

These are beautiful knives. Certainly understated but they bear close scrutiny and up close you can see the quality and skill in each and every one. 

The polished finish and excellent finishing to expose the core steel along the cutting edge is very well done and pairs nicely with both the cherry wood and walnut handles.

In Hand

Light and well balanced, the ginsan is a joy to use from the small petty through to the gyuto they're comfortable and nimble.

Durability

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.

Ease of Care

With many of the properties of carbon steel but with the convenience of stainless ginsan is easy to look after and care for so just follow the standard care tips and you're good to go!

Our Verdict

Forged by a very skilled blacksmith and finished by an excellent sharpener the blade quality is excellent and when you add the ease of sharpening and stainless properties of the ginsan steel we think these stunning knives are a very sound investment and addition to any collection.

Hado Ginsan Santoku - product quick view

Want to see a little more of the knife? Check out what the knife looks like in hand and up close.

Knife Measurements - Hado Ginsan Santoku

  • Blade Length: 171mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
  • Total Length: 317mm (Blade tip to handle end)
  • Blade Height: 45.5mm (Heel to spine)
  • Blade Thickness: 2.4mm (Spine width above the heel)
  • Total Weight: 141 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 Oster Rob santoku sized saya or a santoku sized blade guard are compatable with this knife although the saya fit is a little loose vertically.

Saya & Guards Knife Racks & Storage Sharpening & Blade Care

Meet the maker

Naotaka Yamatsuka

Yamatsuka-san is one of a fairly small number of Sakai blacksmiths who choose to work with ginsan steel his knives are beautifully made and the finishing grind and sharpening from Maruyama-san ensure each one is of an exceptional quality.

How to choose the perfect knife

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