Tanaka Ginsan Damascus Gyuto 210mm

Tanaka Ginsan Damascus Gyuto 210mmShigeki Tanaka's work is very hard to come by in recent years. The Ginsan Damascus offers a very similar grind to the famous Blue 2 damascus line, and I'd consider it to be one of the best amongst Tanaka's offerings. Measurements mm Weight 169 g Tip to Heel Length 210 mm Blade Height at Heel 49 mm Width of Spine Above Heel 3. 0 mm Width of Spine at Middle of Blade 2. 4 mm Width of Spine at about 1 cm from tip 1. 0 mm Steel type: Ginsan core with

and enthusiasts seeking precise tip-led cutting

best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts requiring a heavy blade for filleting fish and splitting bones

Wooden handle feels very comfortable in hand

While it is not extremely quick on modern alloy steels it does work extremely well on traditional carbon steels like the Hitachi Shirogami (White steel) and Aogami (Blue steel)

supporting durability during detailed preparation tasks where a slimmer profile enhances functionality

Whether you're a seasoned chef or a beginner

Nigara homono has continued to preserve this art

The blade has substantial thickness

best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts performing katsuramuki and precision vegetable preparation

He is the head smith of the Takefu Knife Village and has been forigng knives for most of his life after graduating from high school in 1959

and comes with a wooden presentation box

Aogami Super is valued for maintaining sharpness over extended periods while resisting chipping