Tadokoro Nakagawa Hon Kasumi Ginsan 3 Gyuto 240mm — Blade Only


This 240mm gyuto brings together the work of two Japanese craftspeople: Satoshi Nakagawa forges the blade in Sakai, and Makoto Tadokoro hand-grinds and finishes it in Tosa.


Tadokoro began training as a teenager under Sakai grinder and sharpener Morihiro. His decades of experience are reflected in the careful grinding and finishing of this series. Nakagawa is known for his work with Ginsan (Ginsanko) stainless steel and for the attention he gives to forging and heat treatment.


In our experience using and sharpening Nakagawa’s Ginsan blades, they form an excellent edge and offer a compelling balance of edge retention and toughness.


This listing is for the blade only. A handle is not included.

 Specs: (Approximate)

• Sharpener: Tadokoro
• Blacksmith: Nakagawa 
• Core Steel: Ginsan 3
• Finish: Tsuchime
• Weight: 140 g
• Edge Length: 228 mm 
• Height: 48.2 mm
• Spine at heel: 2.5 mm 
• Spine midway: 2.1 mm 
• Spine about 1 cm from tip: 0.7 mm 

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.