Ginrei Silver3 Nashiji Ko-Santoku 150mm (Blade Only)
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SPECIFICATIONS
Knife Style: Ko-Santoku
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Blade Material: Ginsan Silver #3
Blade Finish: Nashiji
Blade Hardness: 61HRC (+/-1)
Bevel: Double
Handle: None ➛ Choose yours
Heel Height: 38mm
Spine Thickness: 2.00mm
Weight: 49g
The Ginrei Series Ko-Santoku is one of those knives that quietly wins you over the more you use it. Compact, nimble, and beautifully balanced, this 150mm Ko-Santoku is built for everyday precision prep — from small vegetables and herbs to proteins and quick in-hand work — without ever feeling oversized or clunky.
The blade is forged in Japan using Ginsan (Silver Steel #3) — One of 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 a ridiculously clean edge, holds it well, and doesn’t punish you when it’s time for maintenance. It’s stainless, but it behaves like a high-end carbon steel where it really matters — on the stone and on the board.
Built in a san-mai construction (three-layer forge), the hard Ginsan core is protected by softer outer layers for added toughness, stability, and better shock resistance. It’s a construction that makes real sense for a knife that’s meant to be used hard and often.
The soft Nashiji finish gives the blade a refined, lightly textured look that helps with food release while keeping fingerprints and small scratches discreet. It’s understated, elegant, and very “Japanese” in character — the kind of finish that ages gracefully instead of looking tired.
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!
