Tsunehisa

Tsunehisa Ginsan 3 Migaki Gyuto 240 - Blade Only

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Tsunehisa

Tsunehisa Ginsan 3 Migaki Gyuto 240 - Blade Only

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Tsunehisa is a company that works with a variety of blacksmiths. The Migaki Ginsan knives are produced in Tosa, Japan.

Tsunehisa knives use high quality steels at a very reasonable price and nice fit and finish.

Ginsan (Gin3 or Silver #3) is a stainless carbon steel, with 14% added Chromium. Retaining the character of Japanese carbon steel, with similar hardness of Shirogami #2, Ginsan is stainless. It's edge retention is only slightly inferior to Shirogami #2, but the fact that it combines ease of sharpening, carbon steel character as well being stainless makes it a great choice for those who wish to have a Japanese carbon steel knife that is easy to maintain. 

Specifications:

Brand: Tsunehisa

Location: Tosa, Japan

Edge Steel: Ginsan 3

Cladding: Stainless

HRC: 61-62

Handle: No Handle

Use & Care

  • Do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break with improper use.
  • Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. Never put the knife in a dishwasher, nor soak it in water. Ever!
  • Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade. 
  • Do not use on hard melons or items that may torque the blade.
  • Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade.
  • Description

Tsunehisa is a company that works with a variety of blacksmiths. The Migaki Ginsan knives are produced in Tosa, Japan.

Tsunehisa knives use high quality steels at a very reasonable price and nice fit and finish.

Ginsan (Gin3 or Silver #3) is a stainless carbon steel, with 14% added Chromium. Retaining the character of Japanese carbon steel, with similar hardness of Shirogami #2, Ginsan is stainless. It's edge retention is only slightly inferior to Shirogami #2, but the fact that it combines ease of sharpening, carbon steel character as well being stainless makes it a great choice for those who wish to have a Japanese carbon steel knife that is easy to maintain. 

Specifications:

Brand: Tsunehisa

Location: Tosa, Japan

Edge Steel: Ginsan 3

Cladding: Stainless

HRC: 61-62

Handle: No Handle

Use & Care

  • Do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break with improper use.
  • Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. Never put the knife in a dishwasher, nor soak it in water. Ever!
  • Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade. 
  • Do not use on hard melons or items that may torque the blade.
  • Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade.