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Hatsukokoro Ginrei Gyuto 210mm

Hatsukokoro Ginrei Gyuto 210mm

$221.00 CAD
$221.00 CAD
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This knife is a dream.  It’s a dream to hold, a dream to care for, and most of all, a dream to use.  The traditional look of the nashiji (translation: pear skin) finish isn’t flashy, and the one-piece olive handle shows the natural character of the wood, without getting loud.  Ginrei means “Silver Peak”, a great name for a knife which plays off nature in both the blade and handle, evoking mountain ranges and crisp snowy ridges.  

The steel is Ginsan, a stainless steel designed to give the best of carbon steel but without the rust, and it sharpens up beautifully to boot!

About Hatsukokoros - The Hatsukokoro series encompasses a wide range of knives, forged and crafted by some of the best knife makers in Japan. They work with a wide variety of artisans, from blacksmiths to knife sharpeners and handle makers. By working with folks who have mastered their craft, each aspect of the knife is carefully curated.

Techniques range from traditional hand-forging to modern roll-forging, with a broad spectrum of steels, both raw, reactive carbon steel and high-tech stainless steels. The maker and material are hand-selected to perfectly suit the intended line; be it an affordable knife for home cooks, or high-performance masterpieces for collectors.
About the Shape - Inspired by the profile of a traditional European chef knife, Gyutos are a multi purpose knife with a slight meat cutting bias. “Gyuto” translates to “cow sword.” If you want one knife to do it all, This is it. Starting at 180mm, Gyutos can reach the ridiculously long (and awesome) 370mm. For the at-home or professional cook, we recommend a Gyuto which measures between 210mm and 270mm long.

Shape Gyuto
Blade Length 210 mm |
Blade Height 48.7 mm
Thickness 2.1 mm / 1 mm
ⓘAbove the Heel / 1cm from the tip.
Weight 134 g
Steel Type Ginsan Stainless Steel with Stainless Steel Cladding
Rockwell Hardness 60 - 62
Edge/Bevel Double (50/50)
Handle Wa (Japanese) Handle - Octagon Olive -
Knife Line Hatsukokoro Ginrei
Brand Hatsukokoro
Made in Seki, Gifu, Japan

Stainless steel is super handy because it doesn’t rust or stain easily like carbon steel. That said, remember it is stain-less, not stain-never. While it is much easier to care for than high-carbon steel, it does benefit from proper use: use it, wash it, dry it and put it away. Always avoid the dishwasher!

USE  

• Only cut food you can bite through with this knife. Hard foods can chip the blade. No olive pits, bones,  lobster shells, woody stems or parmesan rinds. Cutting frozen food is especially bad  because the cold will make hard steel even more brittle. If you wouldn’t chew it with  your own teeth, don’t cut it.  

• Your cutting surface is the biggest culprit of dulling your knife. Use wood. End  grain wood is especially good. Plastic can be fine too, but certainly not glass,  granite or bamboo. 

• The edge of your knife works best sliding forwards or backwards. Scraping the  knife edge sideways will dull or damage the edge. Instead, use the spine of the knife to move foods across the cutting board. Do not twist the edge or pry with the edge, this is the worst screwdriver you ever bought and these motions will certainly  damage the edge. Listen to the knife! If you can hear the edge making a “tink”  sound on the cutting board, change what you are doing.  

CLEANING  

• After use, wash the knife by hand with regular dish soap, rinse with hot water  and dry by hand immediately. Dishwashers are very bad for knives.  

• Wood handles may dry out over time and exposure to water. Simply treat them  with some food safe wax.

STORING  

• Protect the edge for your safety and to avoid edge damage. A simple blade cover  will do the trick if you keep knives in a drawer or in a travel case.  

• The convenient wall magnet made with wood is a great way to show off your knives.  Be sure to put it back spine first, then roll it onto the blade face. This will keep the  edge from contacting the wood first.  

• The good ol’ counter top block can keep knives at the ready and protected, so  can drawer inserts. Whatever the method, it should keep the edge from touching  anything else. 


SKU: HTKGINREI210GY

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  • Hatsukokoro Ginrei Gyuto 210mm

    Gyuto

    Inspired by the profile of a traditional European chef knife, Gyutos are a multi-purpose knife with a slight meat-cutting bias. “Gyuto” translates to “cow sword.” If you want one knife to do it all, This is it.

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    Hatsukokoro Ginrei

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  • Hatsukokoro - Knife Brand

    The Hatsukokoro series encompasses a wide range of knives, forged and crafted by some of the best knife makers in Japan. They work with a wide variety of artisans, from blacksmiths to knife sharpeners and handle makers. By working with folks who have mastered their craft, each aspect of the knife is carefully curated.
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Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 4 reviews.

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"Great 210 mm Ginrei Gyuto knife. It cuts through my home-made capicola like butter. The guys at Knifewear are great, helpful and patient. Definitely recommend the place."

— Gord R. (5/5)

Beautiful knife

"This knife is absolutely gorgeous! The staff was incredibly helpful!"

— Maggie P. (5/5)

Hatsukokoro Ginrei Gyuto

"AMAZING 1st Japanese knife. Feels great in my hand, cuts like soft butter, staff took his time helping me choose from a wide selection of gyutos and also learned new things from him. Very knowledgeable, helpful, genuine."

— Jonathan B. (5/5)

10/10

"Almost scared to use it because it’s so beautiful"

— Adam L. (5/5)

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