Hatsukokoro Ginsou Gyuto 210mm

£275.00

With its slightly sweeping design, the additional height on the Ginsou gyuto and relatively long flat belly give you excellent cutting performance while remaing nimble in hand and well balanced just forward of the heel.

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Product Code: HAT-0155-##

Knife & Range Specifications

Knife Measurements

Blade Edge Length: 217mm / 8.54" (Measurement of the cutting edge)
Total Knife Length: 360mm / 14.17" (Blade tip to handle end)
Blade Height: 46.6mm / 1.83" (Heel to spine)
Blade Thickness: 2.4mm / 0.09" (Spine width above the heel) 2.2mm / 0.09" (Measured halfway along spine) 1.2mm / 0.05" (Measured 15mm from tip)
Total Weight: 158 grams / 5.57 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: Ginsan (Silver 3)
Cladding Steel: Stainless
Blade Finish: Damascus
Hardness: ~62 (HRC)
Handle Style: Japanese (Wa)
Handle Material: Octagonal teak or walnut with black buffalo bolster
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 - Ginsou Silver 3

Our in-depth range review

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 & Maintenance Tips

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.

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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