{"product_id":"ginga-ats-34-nickel-damascus-western-wa-bunka-170mm","title":"Ginga ATS-34 Nickel Damascus Western Wa- Bunka 170mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bunka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Type: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ATS-34\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nickel Damascus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Hardness:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e64\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHRC (+\/-1)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Double\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Western Wa-Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 170\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 162g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed Ginga, meaning \u003cem\u003eGalaxy\u003c\/em\u003e, this Hatsukokoro series is built around a combination we don't see very often: a high-performance ATS-34 stainless core, extremely refined geometry, and a brilliant Nickel Damascus finish that gives the blade its unmistakable character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is forged in Hyogo, Japan, with ATS-34 hardened to approximately 64 HRC. More commonly associated with premium high-end blades, ATS-34 offers excellent edge retention while remaining stainless and relatively easy to maintain. The core is wrapped in stainless Damascus cladding, finished to an almost mirror-like polish that makes the layered pattern come alive as the blade catches the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat really separates the Ginga from many Damascus knives, however, is the attention paid to the geometry. The blade has a sleek, tapered profile approaching what we would consider a laser-style grind, giving it a thin and precise feel through ingredients. Both the spine and choil are carefully rounded and polished, adding a level of comfort and refinement that becomes immediately noticeable once the knife is in hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this 170mm Bunka format, the Ginga becomes an extremely versatile all-around kitchen knife. The taller blade gives you plenty of clearance for vegetables and everyday board work, while the compact length keeps it quick and easy to control. Its aggressive K-tip adds excellent precision for trimming, scoring and detailed cuts, making it equally comfortable moving through vegetables, boneless proteins, herbs and smaller fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished with a Western Wa-style handle, the knife keeps the clean Japanese balance of a traditional Wa handle while adding a slightly more contemporary profile that works beautifully with the polished blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-forged, hand-ground and hand-sharpened, the Ginga is much more than a visually impressive Damascus knife. Beneath the mirror finish is a genuinely thin, refined performer built around one of the more interesting premium stainless steels available in Japanese cutlery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Made in Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51679487066345,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/4368\/6711\/files\/DSC_0032.png?v=1786921179","url":"https:\/\/kakushin.ca\/fr\/products\/ginga-ats-34-nickel-damascus-western-wa-bunka-170mm","provider":"Kakushin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}