{"product_id":"ginga-ats-34-nickel-damascus-western-wa-gyuto-210mm","title":"Ginga ATS-34 Nickel Damascus Western Wa- Gyuto 210mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gyuto\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\u003e210\u003cspan\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 180g\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 210mm Gyuto format, the Ginga becomes the true all-purpose workhorse of the series. The added length gives you the reach needed for larger vegetables, proteins and longer slicing motions, while the refined grind keeps the knife feeling light and precise rather than oversized. The profile works naturally for push cutting, rocking and slicing, making it equally comfortable with vegetables, herbs, fruits and boneless meats.\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":51679490375913,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/4368\/6711\/files\/DSC_0031.png?v=1786920885","url":"https:\/\/kakushin.ca\/fr\/products\/ginga-ats-34-nickel-damascus-western-wa-gyuto-210mm","provider":"Kakushin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}