Ginrei Silver3 Nashiji Birch Gyuto 210mm
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Ginrei Silver3 Nashiji Birch Gyuto 210mm
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SPECIFICATIONS
Knife Style: Gyuto
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Blade Material: Ginsan Silver #3
Blade Finish: Nashiji
Blade Hardness: 61HRC (+/-1)
Bevel: Double
Handle: Stabilized Birch
Heel Height: ~48mm
Spine Thickness: ~2.00mm
Weight: ~151g
The Ginrei Series Traditional Gyuto is built for cooks who want a true all-around Japanese chef knife without the extra flash or learning curve of more specialized profiles. It’s the kind of blade that simply feels right the moment it hits the board — balanced, versatile, and comfortable through everything from vegetables and herbs to proteins and long prep sessions.
Forged in Japan using Ginsan (Silver Steel #3), this is the steel Mike keeps coming back to for both home cooks and commercial kitchens. Ginsan hits that rare middle ground where performance, practicality, and price all make sense. It sharpens easily, takes an insanely clean edge, holds it well, and stays low-maintenance compared to traditional carbon steels. Stainless by nature, but on the stones and during cutting, it has a lot of the smooth, refined feel people usually associate with high-end carbon steel.
Built in a san-mai construction (three-layer forge), the hard Ginsan core is protected by softer outer layers that add durability, shock resistance, and long-term stability. It’s a construction designed for real-world use — not something fragile or fussy.
Unlike the more aggressive Kiritsuke profile, the Traditional Gyuto carries a more classic Japanese chef knife shape with a gentler tip and a smoother overall profile. That makes it incredibly adaptable and forgiving while still offering excellent precision when needed. The slightly taller blade height also gives more knuckle clearance and board presence, making it especially comfortable for everyday chopping, slicing, rocking, and push cutting.
The soft Nashiji finish gives the blade a refined textured look that helps with food release while keeping fingerprints and small scratches discreet. It has that understated Japanese character that ages beautifully instead of trying too hard to stand out.
Finished with a premium stabilized birch handle, the knife feels warm, natural, and refined in hand. The tones stay subtle and elegant with gentle variations in the wood grain and color, while the stabilization process adds excellent moisture resistance and long-term durability for daily use.
This is the kind of Gyuto that disappears in your hand and simply gets the job done. Comfortable, versatile, easy to maintain, and extremely satisfying to use. A serious Japanese kitchen knife designed for cooks who care more about real performance than unnecessary hype.
◻️ Additional Information
Please note that colours, shading, and overall appearance may vary slightly between photos and the product you receive. Lighting, camera exposure, and reflections on materials like steel, epoxy, and wood can all create subtle differences.
Many of our items are handmade, which means each piece has its own character. Minor variations in pattern, texture, or finish are normal and part of the craft.
If you’d like to see additional photos or close-ups of any item, feel free to request them before or after placing your order—especially for one-of-a-kind pieces. We’re always happy to help you choose the perfect knife or handle.
◻️ Sharp Certified
Before our knives are shipped, each one undergoes a rigorous sharpness test to ensure they meet the highest standards of quality. Our BESS Certified sharpness scale will guarantee that your knives deliver the smoothest cuts.
This commitment to sharpness not only guarantees that you receive a product that's ready to perform at its best but also reflects our dedication to delivering excellence in every aspect of our field.
◻️ Shipping & Returns
Every product listed on our website is physically in stock at our shop and typically ships within 24 hours — giving us enough time for sharpening and proper packaging.
The only exceptions are custom knife assemblies or engraving, which may require 3-5 days before shipping. Everything is done in-house, so even with the extra steps, it’s still exceptionally fast.
Canadian orders can say goodbye to unexpected duties, additional customs fees and exchange rate fluctuations; all our prices are clear and upfront.
For international orders, we take care of providing the declarations documents on items from foreign countries.
We know choosing a knife online isn’t always easy. To make things stress-free, we offer a flexible 30-day Return Policy on regular-priced items. Take a look at our full policy for all the details!
◻️ Contact Us
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Whether you require assistance with your existing product, have inquiries about a potential purchase, need more specific details, additional photos, or even a video to get a better sense of the product in a real human hand, we've got you covered.
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