Hatsukokoro Ginrei Ginsan - 170mm Santoku

Hatsukokoro is a brand from Amagasaki near Osaka City. They collaborate with various smiths and sharpeners all over Japan, developing new series in an effort to create some of the best knives in the world, but also very good knives in a lower price range to cater to all different needs.

The Ginrei series is made with stainless Ginsan steel in the core and a stainless cladding. Beautiful polish and fit 'n' finish, thin behind the edge, and low maintenance due to the stainless alloy.

All in all, these can go from an excellent starter knife all the way up to a good tool in the professional kitchen.

The knife must never be washed in a dishwasher, must not cut hard items such as bones, cartilage, and frozen items, as well as hard cheeses. Remember that it is a characteristic of thin, hard metal that it can break. 

Never cut into bones or frozen items as this may damage the egg. Always wash the knife by hand and dry it thoroughly immediately.

Please note that both the blade and handle can be seriously damaged and broken if the knife is washed in a dishwasher – this also applies to stainless steel and wooden handles.