Santoku with a 170 mm blade.

The Hatsukokoro Ginrei is an affordable yet high performing knife with a beautiful rustic finish and a thin, refined edge. The core steel is called Gingami #3, a very high-quality stainless steel with a hardness of 61 HRC. Around the core steel are two layers of steel with a coarse nashiji finish, also in stainless steel. The handle is octagonal and made from bubinga wood.

Steel: Gingami #3 (commonly called “ginsan” or “Gin #3”)

Hardness: 61 HRC (stainless)

Blade height at heel: 47 mm

Blade length: 171 mm

Weight: 136 g