Chef's Knife (Gyuto) - 8-1/4 in. (210mm) - Ginsan 3 Stainless Damascus

Product Description for Chef's Knife (Gyuto) - 8-1/4 in. (210mm) - Ginsan 3 Stainless Damascus

Maker: Hatsukokoro - Ginyo Stainless (click to see more by this maker)
Price: $395.00 Saving: $130.00
Item num: 107591
Blade length: 8.90 in.
Cutting edge length: 8.40 in.
Total length: 14.10 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.90 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.10 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.08 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.04 in.
Item weight: 5.84 oz.
Shipment weight: 9.04 oz.
Blade: Ginsan 3 stainless steel surrounded by stainless damascus (Hrc 60-61)
Bolster: Buffalo horn
Handle: Octagonal wenge wood
Description: Longer than the santoku, the gyuto is the essential kitchen knife and is used for all-around food preparation. The gyuto has less curve than a Western chef's knife, which means it contacts the cutting board along more of its length, so more food is cut per slice and it needs to be lifted less, making cutting more efficient. The arc of the blade edge is perfect for a rocking chop. The slim profile keeps the weight low and the balance just right. Whether slicing, chopping, or dicing, this nimble chef's knife is a perfect choice.
Ginyo chef's knives are hand forged by a craftsman in Eichizen, Japan. The Ginsan 3 (Silver 3) stainless steel core (hagane) is surrounded by layers of softer alternating stainless steels. At 60-61 Hrc, Ginsan ensures a keen, long lasting edge that is still easily sharpening able a sharpening stone and very responsive to ceramic honing rods. The blade is sharpened to a keen, razor edge. The spine and choice are nicely rounded and polished for a comfortable pinch grip. The many layered suminagashi sides are very dramatic. The ambidextrous convex grind provides effortless food release while chopping and slicing. The distal tapered blade (beginning with a thicker spine where the blade comes out of the handle and becoming progressively thinner as it approaches the detail-oriented tip) ensures perfect balance.
The octagonal "Wa" style handle is ambidextrous. The wenge wood (Millettia laurentii) culminates in a buffalo horn ferrule. Like other kitchen knives, this knife should not be put in a dishwasher.
Ginyo by Hatsukokoro chef's knives are a great choice for the cook who is looking for a professional-quality, well-balanced, solid, high-performing stainless steel chef's knife that is visually dramatic, easy to work with and easy to maintain.


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