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 187mm bunka - called hakata in southern Japan - is the format that brought Eddy deeper into the Matsubara catalog. He already liked the blacksmith work but calls this piece an absolute stunner - nicer in person than the photos and he loves the hakata profile. Ginsan at 62 HRC, stainless Damascus cladding, polished finish, hand-engraved kanji. Walnut octagonal handle. Even 50/50 double-bevel grind. CKTG exclusive US source for Matsubara. Free US shipping over $100.
What Customers Are Saying: One five-star review from Eddy - already liked the blacksmith work from a previous Matsubara knife. This piece raised his opinion even higher. Nicer looking in person than the photos. An absolute stunner of a knife.
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 187mm bunka - called hakata in southern Japan - is the format that brought Eddy deeper into the Matsubara catalog. He already liked the blacksmith work but calls this piece an absolute stunner - nicer in person than the photos and he loves the hakata profile. Ginsan at 62 HRC, stainless Damascus cladding, polished finish, hand-engraved kanji. Walnut octagonal handle. Even 50/50 double-bevel grind. CKTG exclusive US source for Matsubara. Free US shipping over $100.
What Customers Are Saying: One five-star review from Eddy - already liked the blacksmith work from a previous Matsubara knife. This piece raised his opinion even higher. Nicer looking in person than the photos. An absolute stunner of a knife.
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: 5.5 oz (156g)
- Blade Length: 187mm
- Total Length: 330mm
- Spine Thickness at Heel: 3mm
Reviews
1 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) A StunnerPosted By: Eddy
5 people found this review helpful
I have another Matsubara knife, and already liked the blacksmith's work. With this piece, my opinion of his work is even higher! The knife is nicer looking in person than in the pictures, and I love the hakata profile. This thing is an absolute stunner of a knife.
5 people found this review helpful
I have another Matsubara knife, and already liked the blacksmith's work. With this piece, my opinion of his work is even higher! The knife is nicer looking in person than in the pictures, and I love the hakata profile. This thing is an absolute stunner of a knife.
