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. Four-generation blacksmith shop with roots going back over 800 years. CKTG is the exclusive US source.
The gyuto at 210mm with Ginsan Damascus cladding is Matsubara at their most visually striking - the hand-engraved Damascus pattern by Tanaka San himself giving each knife a visual identity that production Damascus cannot replicate. Ginsan at 62 HRC, stainless Damascus cladding, polished finish. Walnut octagonal handle. Even 50/50 double-bevel grind. CKTG exclusive US source for Matsubara. Free US shipping over $100.
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. 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.
The gyuto at 210mm with Ginsan Damascus cladding is Matsubara at their most visually striking - the hand-engraved Damascus pattern by Tanaka San himself giving each knife a visual identity that production Damascus cannot replicate. Ginsan at 62 HRC, stainless Damascus cladding, polished finish. Walnut octagonal handle. Even 50/50 double-bevel grind. CKTG exclusive US source for Matsubara. Free US shipping over $100.
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. 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.
- 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 (184g)
- Blade Length: 213mm
- Total Length: 364mm
- Spine Thickness at Heel: 3mm
