Hayabusa Kiritsuke Gyuto Ginsanko 210mm (8.3")
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The Hayabusa Kiritsuke Gyuto Ginsanko 210 mm is a versatile Japanese kitchen knife, ideal for preparing meat, fish, and vegetables. Its blade, made of Ginsanko steel (Silver Steel III) with a hardness of approximately 63 HRC, is thin and precise. The knife excels in sharpness, corrosion resistance, and ease of maintenance.
Featuring a unique k-tip, the Hayabusa Kiritsuke Gyuto offers enhanced control and precision during intricate tasks. The pointed tip allows for delicate maneuvers, making it perfect for detailed work such as garnishing or scoring ingredients.
This knife is perfect for home cooks and professional chefs, making it an excellent choice for anyone passionate about cooking. Elevate your culinary skills with the Hayabusa Kiritsuke Gyuto Ginsanko 210mm, experiencing outstanding sharpness, corrosion resistance, ease of maintenance, and the added versatility of its K-tip design.
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Fun fact: Hayabusa kiritsuke-gyuto shares its name with the peregrine falcon (ハヤブサ), the fastest member of the animal kingdom. This knife may not reach speeds upwards of 350 km/h, but chopping with it will feel just as fast. |
BLADE SHAPE:
Kiritsuke-Gyuto is one of the most versatile and useful blade shapes in the modern kitchen. It has a wide profile for easy food transfer and tends to be fairly flat towards the heel, enabling easy and fast chopping on the cutting board. The reverse-tanto tip, also known as a “K-tip” (K for kiritsuke) that slopes downward from the spine, enables precise and effortless work. A slight curve between the tip and the midsection makes the belly great for rocking the blade back and forth when cutting.
Use for: It can be used with a variety of different cutting techniques (such as slicing, chopping, dicing, and julienne) to take on a wide range of kitchen tasks (cutting larger pieces of meat or finely chopping garlic).
STEEL:
Hitachi's Silver III steel, also named Ginsan steel or Ginsanko, was hardened to around 63 HRC. Due to its high content of Chromium (Cr), Ginsan steel will resist corrosion very well. Despite it being a stainless steel, it feels and behaves very similarly to carbon steels, due to its extremely pure composition.
LAMINATION:
The core layer consisting of the harder Ginsan steel was sandwiched between two layers of softer steel. This technique is called san-mai and is used to protect the hard (but delicate) core from outside factors and physical impacts, which could lead to breakage.
GEOMETRY:
It has a double bevel (symmetrical) blade. The cutting edge is sharpened to a 50/50 angle and stays sharp even after hours of constant use.
BLADE FINISH:
The minimalistic-looking, highly polished (also called migaki finish - see article Blade Construction: Blade Finish for more) blade is extremely thin, which allows the user to work precisely even with the smallest pieces of ingredients.
HANDLE:
The Hayabusa Ginsanko collection features an octagon Japanese (Wa) style handle made out of wenge wood, complemented by an epoxy ferrule. The octagon shape of the handle provides a comfortable and secure grip, allowing for precise control during use. Wenge wood is known for its durability and attractive grain pattern, making it a popular choice for knife handles. The epoxy ferrule adds strength and stability to the handle, ensuring long-lasting performance.
Blade shape: Kiritsuke-Gyuto
Steel type: Ginsan (Silver III)
Blade construction: San-mai / full hamaguri convex / migaki
Hardness (HRC scale): 63
Overall length: 356mm (14")
Blade length: 215mm (8.5")
Blade height: 45mm (1.8")
Spine thickness: 2mm (0.08")
Weight: 140g (4.9 oz)
Handle length: 132mm (5.2")
Handle type / wood: Japanese / Wenge
Kanji on the blade:
Blacksmith: Hatsukokoro
Location of the smithy: Fukui / Fukui Prefecture / Japan
☝️ Japanese kitchen knives in our store are handmade from natural materials. Slight variations in color, texture, weight and other dimensions are possible. We try to give a good photographic representation of our products, however computer screen resolution and colors do vary, so products might not look exactly as they are seen on screen.
Blade wear depends on the quality of steel, usage and maintenance of the blade. Japanese knives are made of high-quality steels. Follow these tips to keep your Japanese knife in top-notch shape:
✔ Use a wooden, plastic or rubber cutting board.
✔ After use, wash the knives and wipe them dry.
✔ For storage, use a knife holder or a protective knife sheath (saya).
✔ A good cutting technique is your best bet to prolong sharpness.
✔ Use sharpening stones to sharpen the knife.
❗️Don’t leave the knife in the sink. Wash it by hand.
❗️Don’t wash the knife in the dishwasher.
❗️Don’t use the knife on glass, ceramics, marble or steel surfaces.
❗️Don’t scrape the food off the cutting board with the edge of the blade. Use the spine of the knife instead.
❗️Knife is a tool intended for specific use - cutting food. It is not a can opener, screwdriver, trowel, wire cutter, hammer etc.
→ For more details, read our guide
on Maintenance of Kitchen Knives.
🤙 Contact us if you need some help. We reply within 1 business day.
SHIPPING RATES:
- €10 - flat worldwide rate with DHL Express (express delivery, 2-5 business days).
- FREE - all orders over €300 (DHL Express).
EXCEPTIONS:
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DUTIES AND IMPORT TAXES:
We ship all orders DDP (duties & taxes paid). This means you will not be charged for any import fees and taxes (including VAT). All our prices are final. The price you see at checkout is the final price, no hidden costs.
DELIVERY TIME:
- Europe: 1-2 business days
- US & Canada: 2-4 business days
- Rest of the World: 3-5 business days
RETURNS:
Our return policy lasts 30 days. If more than 30 days have gone by since the day you received your order, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange.
→ Read our SHIPPING & RETURNS policy for more info. We strive to solve any issues fast and with as little hassle for you. If you have some additional questions, please contact us.
Customer Reviews
When I initially ordered this knife sharp edge shop accidentally sent me the regular gyuto version by mistake. Not a huge isssue, I reached out and explained and they offered me to return the knife and they would send the right one or keep it and get a 15% off coupon for a later purchase. I chose the coupon because I needed a knife at the time and it was just more convenient. The blade of the knife is great honestly, very easy to sharpen and holds a great edge. Unfortunately, that does not redeem the quality of the handle. From the very beginning, fresh from the box, the blade didn’t feel fully set into the handle. When moved back and forward, there was a slight give. Like it wasn’t glued in properly. I’ve never had this issue before so I didn’t think much of it but after 2-3 months of daily use a small crack began to form, which ultimately turned into a big chip that popped off of the epoxy, after only around 4 months of daily use in a professional kitchen. At this price point I really expected better, and it’s not that the knife is completely unusable at this point but working in a Michelin level environment, I just have a higher standard for my equipment than to continue using a knife with a big chip from the handle. It jus doesn’t feel sturdy or safe to use. Pretty disappointing and it 100% took this tool out of my daily use cycle.
Hello Aaron,
Iva from SharpEdge here. Thank you for your honest review. I’m really sorry to hear about this experience.
One important thing to note with Japanese knives is that they are not designed to take strong lateral forces through the handle. If excessive force is applied to the handle itself (for example twisting, prying...), the stress transfers directly to the tang, which can eventually cause cracks or failure in the handle material.
This is why the recommended technique with Japanese knives is the pinch grip. Most of the force is controlled at the blade itself rather than through the handle. This significantly reduces stress on the handle and tang. No extra force is needed when cutting with Japanese knives. They are ground very thin behind the edge, so a smooth push cut or pull cut should do the trick. The knife is designed to glide through ingredients rather than be forced through them, which helps both cutting performance and long-term durability.
I'll reach out to you via email regarding this matter.
If you have any extra questions, please let me know.
Warm regards,
Iva
"A good knife, but the steel is weaker than I expected — it gets damaged and loses its edge easily."
Hello Neriya,
Urban from SharpEdge here—thank you so much for letting us know about the knife's performance.
Could you please share a bit more detail about the issue? Where exactly did the chipping occur? Were you cutting anything in particular? I will also send you a private email, where you can respond.
Ginsanko steel is usually quite durable and doesn’t chip easily. It’s true that the Hayabusa line has a very exposed core and is also very thin, which makes cutting much easier. However, they are not as resistant to twisting or horizontal force.
Best regards,
Urban
Each knife comes with:
✔️ Instructions and knife care leaflet.
✔️ A preventive Band-Aid – the knives are very sharp! 😉
✔️ Original box from the blacksmith, which we wrap in an old Japanese newspaper sheet – so every knife is ready to be passed on as a gift as soon as it hits your doorstep!
✔️ We also offer a special gift wrapping option with the traditional Japanese washi paper.
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