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Length | 210 mm |
Total Length | 365 mm |
Steel | Ginsan |
Handle | Ombré lacquer/Oak |
Ferrule | N/A |
Rockwell | 62-63 HRc |
Height Spine to heel | 46 mm |
Width at Spine | 2 mm |
Weight | 170 grams |
Bevel | Double (50/50) |
The Blacksmith
This Sakon Ginga series of knives feature a nashiji finish, ombré lacquer handles and semi-stainless ginsan steel. While not as corrosion resistant as some other stainless steels, you would really have to push your luck to rust these knives, though we still recommend with all knives to keep them wiped down, dry and clean at all times. The benefit of ginsan being a semi-stainless steel is that it is considerably easier to sharpen than other traditional stainless steels and will more readily benefit from higher grit stones.
These knives are relatively thin at the spine and quite thin behind the edge. A great knife to start out your collection with, or for a high volume professional that needs a steel that is both corrosion resistant, and easy to sharpen.
The Kiritsuke is an all purpose knife geared more toward the professional than the home cook though it's a great option for home cooks who prefer a longer knife. This knife is double beveled and is therefore suitable for both right and left handed users but traditionally the Kiritsuke is single beveled and only the head chef is permitted to use one in traditional sushi restaurants.
Kiritsukes function much like a gyuto or chef's knife and can be used for basically any task. They are a great option for those who prefer to use an up and down, forward and backward chopping motion rather than a rocking motion due to the lack of curvature to the blade. This coupled with the K-tip (aka reverse tanto tip) make it a fantastic slicing knife as well, although the k-tip is much more delicate than a traditional curved tip. Typically, kiritsukes carry a flatter profile and are more suited to push/pull cutting style, as opposed to the rocking motion.
Knife Care (Semi-Stainless Steel)
142 JAMES ST. S HAMILTON ON L8P3A2
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