Ginga ATS-34 Nickel Damascus Western Wa- Bunka 170mm
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Ginga ATS-34 Nickel Damascus Western Wa- Bunka 170mm
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SPECIFICATIONS
Knife Style: Bunka
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Blade Material: ATS-34
Blade Finish: Nickel Damascus
Blade Hardness: 64HRC (+/-1)
Bevel: Double
Handle: Western Wa-Handle
Blade Length: 170mm
Weight: 162g
Named Ginga, meaning Galaxy, 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.
The 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.
What 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.
In 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.
Finished 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.
Hand-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.
◻️ Additional Information
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