Hatsukokoro Ginyo Santoku 180 mm

The Ginyo line is made for Hatsukokoro by Yoshihiro Yauji. Having started his apprenticeship in 2003 under Hideo Kitaoka, a third generation master blacksmith, 16 years later broke off on his own and started making knives under his own name in 2019. Having learned under a smith who specializes in single bevel knives, Yauji-sans work can be creative, seen in his single bevels gyutos and santokus, and makes solid traditional single bevels like yanagis, usubas and debas. This influence is definitely seen in his double bevel work, having a more convex workhorse grind and thicker spines. Being a touch thicker behind the edge and having a low cladding means you'll need to hit these guys on the bevels with each sharpen to maintain this surprisingly good cutting feel for such a hefty knife. If you're up for the bevel sharpening maintenance, this knife will treat you well for years to come. But if you're looking for something you can put a quick edge on, and slap on a honing rod through tough prep shifts and service, these guys probably aren't for you. 

Santoku translates to three virtues. Meat, fish, and vegetables, or slicing, dicing, and chopping. No matter what way you look at it, it implies the versatility of the knife. While you sacrifice some of the slicing capability of a larger gyuto, don't be fooled by its size, the santoku can get 99% of your kitchen tasks done without breaking a sweat, which is probably why its the most popular shape in Japanese home kitchens.

Knife Care (Stainless Steel)

• Although this knife is made from stainless steel we do still encourage our customers to keep their knives as dry and clean as possible.
• NO DISHWASHER - the high heat will ruin the wooden handle.
• Wash and dry by hand using regular dish soap and warm water using a none abrasive sponge or cloth.
• Ensure the knife is dry before being put away for storage and ensure the edge of the knife is protected to avoid any unnecessary dulling.
• Avoid Bones, Frozen foods, nuts and hard candies or anything other than fruits, vegetables and proteins.