Ginsan - also known as G3 or Silver #3 - occupies a unique position among Japanese stainless steels. Its grain structure is fine enough to support a genuinely sharp edge that sharpens more like carbon steel than like typical stainless alloys, while its chromium content provides full corrosion resistance with no reactive surface management required. Tsunehisa builds the G3 Migaki sujihiki around this steel in Tosa, Japan, finishing with a migaki (polished) surface that shows the steel cleanly from spine to edge. For a slicing knife that will see regular fish and protein work, Ginsan is an excellent choice - the edge quality is noticeably higher than standard stainless at this price point.
The sujihiki is Japan dedicated slicing knife - long, narrow, and built for single-stroke pull cuts through fish, proteins, and other ingredients where tearing or dragging would compromise the result. At 272mm blade length and 37mm height with a 2.1mm spine this is a nimble, precise slicer - the narrow profile reduces drag through proteins and the thin spine keeps weight down at 4.7 oz. The oval rosewood handle with maple ferrule is warm and well-proportioned for the blade length - a pairing that feels balanced and refined in hand. If you are looking for a japanese slicer in Ginsan stainless at a price that makes it genuinely accessible, this is a clear choice.
Care Instructions: Ginsan (Silver #3) is a stainless steel - low maintenance and highly resistant to corrosion. Hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher, bones, and frozen foods. Sharpen on quality water stones and strop regularly to maintain the edge between full sharpenings.
Each knife is made by hand so measurements may vary.
The sujihiki is Japan dedicated slicing knife - long, narrow, and built for single-stroke pull cuts through fish, proteins, and other ingredients where tearing or dragging would compromise the result. At 272mm blade length and 37mm height with a 2.1mm spine this is a nimble, precise slicer - the narrow profile reduces drag through proteins and the thin spine keeps weight down at 4.7 oz. The oval rosewood handle with maple ferrule is warm and well-proportioned for the blade length - a pairing that feels balanced and refined in hand. If you are looking for a japanese slicer in Ginsan stainless at a price that makes it genuinely accessible, this is a clear choice.
Care Instructions: Ginsan (Silver #3) is a stainless steel - low maintenance and highly resistant to corrosion. Hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher, bones, and frozen foods. Sharpen on quality water stones and strop regularly to maintain the edge between full sharpenings.
Each knife is made by hand so measurements may vary.
- Brand: Tsunehisa
- Location: Tosa, Japan
- Construction: San Mai
- Edge Steel: Ginsan (G3 / Silver #3) Stainless Steel
- Finish: Migaki (Polished)
- Edge Grind: Even
- Handle: Rosewood Oval
- Ferrule: Maple
- Weight: 4.7 oz (134g)
- Blade Length: 272mm
- Total Length: 425mm
- Spine Thickness at Base: 2.1mm
- Blade Height: 37mm
