Ginrei Silver3 Nashiji Gyuto 210mm (Blade Only)
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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: None ➛ Choose yours
Heel Height: 50mm
Spine Thickness: 2.00mm
Weight: 94g
The Ginrei Series Gyuto 210mm is built for cooks who want a clean, versatile Japanese chef knife without unnecessary flash. Its classic Gyuto profile gives you a comfortable balance between slicing, push-cutting, chopping, and general prep, making it an easy knife to reach for whether you're breaking down proteins, working through vegetables, or handling everyday kitchen tasks.
The blade is forged in Japan using Ginsan (Silver Steel #3) — Mike’s favorite steel for both home cooks and commercial users. For those who know, Ginsan hits that rare sweet spot between cost, performance, and practicality. It sharpens easily, takes an incredibly clean edge, holds it well, and doesn’t punish you when it’s time for maintenance. It’s fully stainless, but behaves much more like a high-end carbon steel where it really matters — on the stone and on the board.
Built using a san-mai construction, the hard Ginsan core is protected by softer outer layers for added toughness, stability, and shock resistance. It’s a simple, proven construction that makes real sense on a knife designed to see regular use.
At 210mm, the blade gives you enough length for smooth slicing strokes while remaining easy to control for everyday prep. The profile stays nimble in hand, with enough flat area for push-cutting and a gradual curve toward the tip for more natural rocking motions when needed. It’s a very comfortable middle ground between precision and versatility.
The soft Nashiji finish gives the blade a refined, lightly textured appearance while helping slightly with food release and keeping fingerprints and small scratches discreet. It’s understated, elegant, and unmistakably Japanese in character — the kind of finish that develops personality with use rather than looking tired.
For anyone looking for a stainless Japanese Gyuto that is easy to maintain, enjoyable to sharpen, and capable of serious performance, the Ginrei is an incredibly well-rounded choice.
Kakushin can handle the blade-to-handle assembly for you at our shop. If you're new to the custom knife world and want to confirm the fit and sizing of a handle with a specific blade, feel free to reach out!
