Hatsukokoro Ginrei Ginsan Petty Bundle

Name: Hatsukokoro Ginrei Ginsan Petty Bundle
Brand: Hatsukokoro
SKU: HAT-0277-BNDL
Price: 295.00 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

£295.00 £370.00

Cover all the bases in the kitchen with this excellent bundle from Hatsukokoro - The Ginrei range boasts an excellent edge finish in Ginsan steel and is easy to look after and sharpen.

This Ginrei bundle includes the versatile 130mm petty - ideal for working on smaller ingredients, the nakiri takes care of all your veg prep in style and the 210mm gyuto is a super all rounder for meat, fish and general daily use.

Prefer a taller utility knife? Check out the ko-santoku bundle here.

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Product Code: HAT-0277-BNDL

Knife & Range Specifications

Knife Measurements

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: Ginsan (Silver 3)
Cladding Steel: Stainless
Blade Finish: Nashiji
Hardness: ~61 (HRC)
Handle Style: Japanese (Wa)
Handle Material: Octagonal single piece ebony
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 Ginrei Ginsan

Our in-depth range review

First Impressions

A sleek and lightweight range, the Ginrei benefits from a slightly hollow grind and is particulary thin behind the edge which delivers impressive performance straight out of the box.

Beauty

The subtle nashiji finish on the stainless cladding running down to the polished ginsan core steel is a great look for those who want a bit of visual interest but without being over the top.

We've paired these knives with a simple but classic single piece octagonal ebony wa handle.

In Hand

The Ginrei is a relatively thin knife across the range and so feels light in hand with a balance generally quite close to the heel of the knife depending on the size.

Performance at this price point is impressive and food release is good.

Durability

This is a knife designed to be robust and the Silver 3 core clad in stainless holds is a becoming a more common combination for the edge retention quality and ease of care. The 61 HRC gives you a bit of edge robustness you don't always get with a higher hardness steel.

Ease of Care & Maintenance Tips

You'll find Silver 3 holds an edge well and is easy to sharpen so just follow our normal care instructions and we'd suggest checking out a stainless steel knife care kit for longer term maintenance.

Our Verdict

Excellent value and a qulity design, edge finish and overall balance.

The Ginrei is an excellent choice for an easy to care for and maintain first Japanese chef knife, gift for a keen cook or a great value addition to an existing collection.

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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