The Ginsan Damascus line represents Matsubara at its most refined. Stainless Damascus is clad around Ginsan steel: layered, etched, and polished by Katsuto Tanaka himself in his workshop in Omura City, Nagasaki Prefecture. His is a fourth-generation blacksmith shop with roots going back over 800 years.
The 210mm kiritsuke combines slicing reach with a clipped tanto tip for detail work that a rounded blade cannot handle cleanly. This knife is built with Ginsan steel at 62 HRC - the top end of what this steel typically achieves - with stainless Damascus cladding and a polished blade road. It is finished with kanji that is hand-engraved by Tanaka-san himself. The octagonal walnut handle completes this impressive package.
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.
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
Ferrule: Black Pakka Wood
Weight: 6.6 oz (188 g)
Blade Length: 216 mm
Total Length: 360 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 3 mm
Blade Height: 50 mm
The 210mm kiritsuke combines slicing reach with a clipped tanto tip for detail work that a rounded blade cannot handle cleanly. This knife is built with Ginsan steel at 62 HRC - the top end of what this steel typically achieves - with stainless Damascus cladding and a polished blade road. It is finished with kanji that is hand-engraved by Tanaka-san himself. The octagonal walnut handle completes this impressive package.
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.
Each knife is made by hand so measurements may vary.
