Name: Hatsukokoro Ginyo Petty 150mm
Brand: Hatsukokoro
SKU: HAT-0011
Price: 230.0 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

First Impressions

The Ginyo is an excellent knife, Yauji Yoshihiro makes some excellent blades under his own brand and this collaboration with Hatsukokoro boasts an impressively finished edge right out of the box and a bold, fairly weighty and robust blade.

Beauty

Definitely an understated knife, the tsuchime marks are subtle as is the damascus finish but look a little closer and there's plenty of depth there.

In Hand

Unquestionably the first thing we noticed picking up the Ginyo is that it feels like a heavier knife. Not necessarily a "heavyweight" but the entire range is definitely a little taller, thicker and has a distinct feeling of weight even with the traditional lightweight wa handles.

It feels robust, solid and a no-nonsense knife but with the excellent edge finish it glides through food smoothly.

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 60-61 HRC gives you a bit flexibility you don't get with a higher hardness.

Ease of Care

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

Our Verdict

Yauji Yoshihiro and Hatsukokoro have created a collection here for those who are seeking a robust and easy to look after knife with a feeling of a little more weight in hand but retaining an excellent edge and balance.

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Product details

Blade Length: 150mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
Total Length: 279mm (Blade tip to handle end)
Blade Height: 37.3mm (Heel to spine)
Blade Thickness: 2.6mm (Spine width above the heel)
Total Weight: 94 grams
Core Steel: Silver 3
Care tip – Stainless Steel

This knife is made from a stain resistant steel and so is a great choice for ease of care and it won't react with your ingredients like a carbon steel knife.

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Cladding Steel: Stainless
Hardness: 60-61 (HRC)
Handle Style: Japanese
Handle Material: Octagonal teak with black buffalo bolster
Left or Right handed: Either (Double Bevel)

Product SKU: HAT-0011

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.

Protection & care for this knife

Due to the height of this knife, we do not currently have any wooden or leather saya to fit and recommend a petty sized blade guard.

Saya & Guards Knife Racks & Storage Sharpening & Blade Care

Meet the maker

Yauji Yoshihiro for Hatsukokoro

Born in 1983, Yoshihiro san is already an highly experienced blacksmith having completed the long apprecenticeship under the tutelage of master Hideo Kitaoka. The Ginyo collection is a collaboration with Hatsukokoro.

Hatsukokoro Ginyo Petty 150mm