Hatsukokoro Ginga ATS-34 Santoku
Hatsukokoro Ginga ATS-34 Santoku
Hatsukokoro Ginga ATS-34 Santoku
Hatsukokoro Ginga ATS-34 Santoku
Hatsukokoro Ginga ATS-34 Santoku
Hatsukokoro Ginga ATS-34 Santoku
Hatsukokoro Ginga ATS-34 Santoku
Hatsukokoro Ginga ATS-34 Santoku
Hatsukokoro Ginga ATS-34 Santoku
Hatsukokoro Ginga ATS-34 Santoku
Hatsukokoro Ginga ATS-34 Santoku
Hatsukokoro Ginga ATS-34 Santoku
Hatsukokoro Ginga ATS-34 Santoku
Hatsukokoro Ginga ATS-34 Santoku
Hatsukokoro Ginga ATS-34 Santoku
Hatsukokoro Ginga ATS-34 Santoku

Hatsukokoro Ginga ATS-34 Santoku

£285.00

A top class, eye catching santoku boasting excellent performance and durability. An ideal every day knife for home and professional kitchens alike.

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Product Code: HAT-0134-##

Knife & Range Specifications

Knife Measurements
  • Blade Edge Length: 184mm / 7.24" (Measurement of the cutting edge)
  • Total Knife Length: 323mm / 12.72" (Blade tip to handle end)
  • Blade Height: 47.6mm / 1.87" (Heel to spine)
  • Blade Thickness: 3.27mm / 0.13" (Spine width above the heel) 2.18mm / 0.09" (Measured halfway along spine) 1.46mm / 0.06" (Measured 15mm from tip)
  • Total Weight: 164 grams / 5.78 oz

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 finishes.

Range Specifications
  • Core Steel: ATS-34
  • Cladding Steel: Stainless
  • Blade Finish: Damascus | Polished | Suminagashi
  • Hardness: 64-65 (HRC)
  • Handle Style: Japanese (Wa)
  • Handle Material: Octagonal walnut or teak and black buffalo
  • Left or Right handed: Suitable for both (Double Bevel)

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

Hatsukokoro - Ginga ATS-34

Our in-depth range review

First Impressions

The Ginga range is made for Hatsukokoro by Yauji Yoshihiro who is already a top class blacksmith despite his young age and well regarded for the high quality of his knives and damascus finishes in particular.

The Ginga boasts a thin profile, flat grind and top class performance.

Beauty

The high polish on the blade is stunning and the suminagashi damascus finish is of course unique on each knife. If looks are important in your buying considerations, the Ginga range is certainly one to catch the eye!

In Hand

The blade finishes are excellent and the spine and heel have been very subtly rounded to add to the comfort of using the knives in a pinch grip and for general use. 

Durability

ATS-34 is a steel made by Hitachi and has been hardened to high HRC of 64-65 in this range to be robust and durable with excellent edge retention properties while being engineered to be easier to sharpen than some similarly hard carbon steels.

Ease of Care & Maintenance Tips

ATS34 is widely used in outdoor knives because it's incredibly robust and easy to sharpen so it's easy to care for if you just follow our normal care instructions.

Our Verdict

A classy and great looking range from an excellent blacksmith. 

If you're looking for a thin overall profile, easy care and sharpening but high levels of edge retention the Ginga range is most definitely one to add to your shortlist. 

Meet the maker

Hatsukokoro

Based in Seki city, Hatsukoroko are a brand who collaborate with wide range of master blacksmiths, workshops and factories. Their knives and accessories range from entirely hand forged pieces from master blacksmiths through to products from workshops who make use of modern machinery and techniques to forge knives with extreme precision.

Thanks to their constant innovation and passion for development Hatsukokoro's knives and accessories have quickly become a favourite of our customers.

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