{"product_id":"ginrei-silver3-nashiji-birch-gyuto-210mm","title":"Ginrei Silver3 Nashiji Birch 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 Ginsan Silver #3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nashiji\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 61\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 Stabilized Birch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeel Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~48\u003cspan\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~2.00\u003cspan\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ~151g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:51a30196-a0c6-4d14-b287-d284e3ab2f34-0\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-2\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"1dfb0a60-9fbf-4b14-86e2-cac9db613598\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"369\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"885\"\u003eForged 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003eBuilt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1593\"\u003eUnlike 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"2145\"\u003eFinished 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2418\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Made in Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50976343523561,"sku":null,"price":230.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/4368\/6711\/files\/ginrei-silver3-nashiji-birch-gyuto-210mm-3516081.png?v=1778117903","url":"https:\/\/kakushin.ca\/products\/ginrei-silver3-nashiji-birch-gyuto-210mm","provider":"Kakushin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}