At 170mm, this bunka sits in the sweet spot between a compact utility knife and a full size gyuto. It is long enough to break down a cabbage or slice a chicken breast in one smooth stroke, yet short and nimble enough for quick vegetable prep on a smaller board. The flat stretch of edge rewards push cutting and chopping, and the angled, clipped tip gives you a fine point for scoring, mincing, and detail work.
The Hatsukokoro Ginrei line takes its name from a Japanese word meaning silver peak, a fitting image for a knife built on Silver 3 (Ginsan) stainless steel. Ginsan has a fine grain that takes a crisp, keen edge, sharpens quickly on water stones, and will not rust or react with acidic foods, which makes it one of the easiest steels to live with every day. The core is set in san mai construction with softer stainless cladding, and the blade wears a nashiji (pear skin) finish whose subtle texture helps food release. An even 50/50 grind suits right and left handed cooks, and an octagonal ebony handle gives a secure, balanced grip.
Care Instructions: Silver 3 is a low maintenance stainless steel. Hand wash and dry after use, and keep it out of the dishwasher. Avoid bones, frozen foods, and twisting cuts, and use wood or rubber cutting boards. Sharpen on quality water stones when the edge needs attention; Silver 3 responds quickly and is easy to bring back to a fine edge.
Each knife is made by hand so measurements may vary.
The Hatsukokoro Ginrei line takes its name from a Japanese word meaning silver peak, a fitting image for a knife built on Silver 3 (Ginsan) stainless steel. Ginsan has a fine grain that takes a crisp, keen edge, sharpens quickly on water stones, and will not rust or react with acidic foods, which makes it one of the easiest steels to live with every day. The core is set in san mai construction with softer stainless cladding, and the blade wears a nashiji (pear skin) finish whose subtle texture helps food release. An even 50/50 grind suits right and left handed cooks, and an octagonal ebony handle gives a secure, balanced grip.
Care Instructions: Silver 3 is a low maintenance stainless steel. Hand wash and dry after use, and keep it out of the dishwasher. Avoid bones, frozen foods, and twisting cuts, and use wood or rubber cutting boards. Sharpen on quality water stones when the edge needs attention; Silver 3 responds quickly and is easy to bring back to a fine edge.
Each knife is made by hand so measurements may vary.
- Brand: Hatsukokoro
- Line: Ginrei
- Location: Japan
- Construction: San Mai
- Edge Steel: Silver 3 Stainless (Ginsan)
- Cladding: Stainless Steel
- Finish: Nashiji (Pear Skin)
- Profile: Bunka (Angled K-Tip)
- Edge Grind: Even (50/50)
- Handle: Octagonal Ebony
