{"product_id":"kaishin-thin-series-ginsan-silver-3-gyuto","title":"Kaishin \"Thin Series\" Ginsan (Silver #3) Gyuto","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eThis \"thin series\" wa-gyuto is a \"laser\" knife, handcrafted and hand-sharpened by a team of traditional artisans and craftsmen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith Ginsan (Silver #3) steel, you get similar hardness and some of the characteristics of Shirogami #2, but with stainless \/ rust resistance properties, making this knife much easier to maintain. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grind is quite smooth, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewith good thinness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e behind-the-edge and quality sharpening matching the price range of this series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The polish is done to a higher standard than most \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eother knives of this cost, so the knife is very enjoyable to use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore importantly, Kaishin's magnolia wood handle comes with a blonde\/marble buffalo horn kuchiwa, something less seen in knives of this budget range. Overall this is a knife of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esuperb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e value for money.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePremium Handle Option: \u003c\/strong\u003eFor a premium look, go for Sugi Fuki-urushi handle which is made by experienced Japanese urushi artisans with the finest sugi wood of Japan. Paired with the best blonde buffalo horn, this handle takes many hours to make by hand with the skilled labor of repeatedly applying lacquer with a cotton cloth to showcase the beautiful grains of Sugi wood. It is supplied in very limited quantity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): Sanmu, Chiba Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Kaishin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Santoku\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: San Mai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: Double-edged Blade (50\/50 Grind)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHagane (Core Steel): Ginsan (Silver #3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJigane (Cladding): Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 60-62\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e HRC\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-forged, hand-grinded, hand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 210mm (8.3\") \/ 240mm (9.4\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 46mm \/ 48mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 3.1mm \/ 3.1mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 2.2mm \/ \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Hachikaku (Octagonal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Japanese Magnolia (Ho Wood) \/ Sugi with Wiped Urushi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKuchiwa: Blond\/Marble Buffalo Horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 140mm \/ 140mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 364mm \/ 392mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith Magnolia Handle: 156\u003c\/span\u003eg (5.50oz) \/ \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e163\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eg (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5.75\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eoz)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSugi \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHandle: 178\u003c\/span\u003eg (6.28oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand chiselled mark: In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eKaishin\u003c\/em\u003e\" (魁心)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngraved mark: In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eGinsan\u003c\/em\u003e\" (銀三)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Kaishin 魁心 \/ Nakamura Hamono Kogei 中村刃物工芸\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNakamura Hamono Kogei \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eis a young company\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003efounded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e in 2015 as a teamworking workshop for emerging traditional Japanese blacksmiths. Teaming up a number of traditional craftsmen and seasoned sharpeners, Nakamura Hamono Kogei has created \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e original brand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e “Kaishin” (魁心) to showcase what can be achieved when like-minded blacksmiths work together to perfect their crafts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGinsan\u003c\/strong\u003e (Gin3 or Silver #3) is a stainless carbon steel, with 14% added Chromium. Retaining the character of Japanese carbon steel, with similar hardness of Shirogami #2, Ginsan is stainless. It's edge retention is only slightly inferior to Shirogami #2, but the fact that it combines ease of sharpening, carbon steel character as well being stainless makes it a great choice for those who wish to have a Japanese carbon steel knife that is easy to maintain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended cutting surface: wood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. AVOID glass, metal, countertops, and other rigid, non-forgiving surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharpening:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nakamura Hamono","offers":[{"title":"210mm \/ Magnolia","offer_id":67677562962147,"sku":"etk1791900519273","price":189.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"240mm \/ Magnolia","offer_id":67677562994915,"sku":"utl1791900519274","price":160.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"210mm \/ Sugi Fuki-urushi","offer_id":67677563027683,"sku":"giy1791900519275","price":208.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"270mm \/ Magnolia","offer_id":67677563060451,"sku":"dlt1791900519276","price":253.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0797\/6219\/4659\/files\/kaishin-thin-series-ginsan-silver-3-gyuto_1.jpg?v=1791900527","url":"https:\/\/luxcladboutique.shop\/products\/kaishin-thin-series-ginsan-silver-3-gyuto","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}