The Sukenari Ginsan line features the stat-of-the-art cutlery steel: Ginsanko (銀三鋼) by Hitachi. Apart from being stainless, the Ginsanko is said to closely resembles the property of White 2 steel, making it one of the favorite stainless steel among the professional chefs in Japan and is extensively used by Sakai craftsmen to forge single bevel knives.
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Measurements
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Weight |
163 g | |
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Total Length |
338 mm | |
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Tip to Heel Length |
190 mm | |
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Blade Height at Heel |
47.7 mm | |
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Width of Spine Above Heel |
2.4 mm | |
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Width of Spine at Middle of Blade |
2.1 mm | |
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Width of Spine at about 1cm From the Tip |
0.9 mm | |
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Steel |
Ginsan core with stainless clad | |
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Hardness |
HRC 60 | |
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Handle Design |
K&S ebony handle with options | |