The Ginsan Damascus line represents Matsubara at its most refined. Ginsan (Silver #3) at the core: stainless, easy to sharpen, capable of a fine edge at 62 HRC. Stainless Damascus cladding around it: layered, etched, and polished by Katsuto Tanaka himself in his workshop in Omura City, Nagasaki Prefecture. Tanaka San does the hand-engraving on the Damascus pattern - a level of personal involvement in the finishing process that most production knives at any price do not offer. His is a fourth-generation blacksmith shop with roots going back over 800 years.
The 210mm gyuto with Ginsan Damascus cladding is Matsubara at their most visually striking - the pattern by Tanaka San himself giving each knife a visual identity that production-Damascus cannot replicate. The octagonal walnut handle and even, double-bevel grind will suit both right- and left-handed users well.
Care Instructions: Ginsan (Silver #3) is a fully stainless steel - low maintenance and resistant to corrosion. Hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher, and use wood or rubber cutting boards. Avoid bones, frozen foods, and hard materials. Sharpen on quality water stones - Ginsan at 62 HRC sharpens more easily than most stainless and takes a fine edge that rivals carbon steel.
Each knife is made by hand so measurements may vary.Blacksmith: Katsuto Tanaka
Workshop: Tanaka Kama Kogyo
Location: Omura City, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan
Construction: Hammer Forged, San Mai
Edge Steel: Ginsan (Silver #3) Stainless Steel
Cladding: Stainless Damascus
HRC: 62 +/-
Finish: Polished
Edge Grind: Even (50/50), Double Bevel
Handle: Walnut Octagonal
Weight: 6.5 oz (184 g)
Blade Length: 213 mm
Total Length: 364 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 3 mm
Blade Height: 58 mm
The 210mm gyuto with Ginsan Damascus cladding is Matsubara at their most visually striking - the pattern by Tanaka San himself giving each knife a visual identity that production-Damascus cannot replicate. The octagonal walnut handle and even, double-bevel grind will suit both right- and left-handed users well.
Care Instructions: Ginsan (Silver #3) is a fully stainless steel - low maintenance and resistant to corrosion. Hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher, and use wood or rubber cutting boards. Avoid bones, frozen foods, and hard materials. Sharpen on quality water stones - Ginsan at 62 HRC sharpens more easily than most stainless and takes a fine edge that rivals carbon steel.
Each knife is made by hand so measurements may vary.
