{"product_id":"tsunehisa-santoku-ginsanko-geppaku-damascus-170mm","title":"Tsunehisa Santoku Ginsanko Geppaku Damascus 170mm (6.7\")","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTsunehisa Santoku Ginsanko Geppaku Damascus 170 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e is a versatile Japanese kitchen knife suitable for a wide range of cutting techniques—from chopping vegetables to longer slicing motions used for preparing meat and raw fish. Effortless to maintain, holds a razor-sharp edge, and hones beautifully on whetstones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeppaku\u003c\/strong\u003e (月白) means “moon white” and describes a traditional Japanese shade of white with a subtle bluish tone, reminiscent of moonlight. On this knife, the name refers to the cool blue-silver colour of the etched Damascus cladding, which highlights its layered pattern and gives the blade a distinctive moonlit appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE SHAPE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/santoku-knives-multi-purpose\"\u003eSantoku\u003c\/a\u003e, meaning “three virtues,” excels at slicing meat, fish, and vegetables with ease. Its thin, slightly curved blade allows for precise rocking cuts and delicate work. Balanced and lightweight, it offers comfort and control—ideal for both home cooks and professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEEL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHitachi's Silver III steel, also named \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/steel-heart-of-japanese-knives\" title=\"Ginsanko steel\"\u003eGinsan steel or Ginsanko\u003c\/a\u003e, was hardened to around 60-61 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLAMINATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe hard Ginsanko steel core is clad in softer stainless steel using the traditional \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-lamination\"\u003esan-mai\u003c\/a\u003e technique. This method enhances durability and protects the core from external stresses and chipping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE FINISH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe upper part of the blade features a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-blade-finish\"\u003ehammered pattern, which then transform into an intricate damascus finish\u003c\/a\u003e that flows down to the cutting edge. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade was treated with hammer blows, resulting in a textured \u003ci\u003etsuchime \u003c\/i\u003elook, which gives it a beautiful finish and also prevents food from sticking to the blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDLE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlacksmiths decided to fit a traditional Japanese (Wa) wooden handle on this beautiful knife. It is made of magnolia wood with a black ferrule and is oval-shaped, so it will fit in the hands of both left- and right-handed users.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLACKSMITH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tsunehisa\"\u003eTsunehisa\u003c\/a\u003e is a curated brand that brings together high-quality knives from Japan’s top smithing regions—Tosa, Seki, and Sakai. Each area specializes in distinct steels and techniques: Tosa is known for Ginsanko and AUS-8; Seki for the V-Gold series; and Sakai for its traditional single-bevel Honyaki knives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tsunehisa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54495775129946,"sku":"410108252056","price":180.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/files\/410108252056_TsunehisaSantokuGinsankoGeppakuHRC170mm--2.jpg?v=1786006900","url":"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/products\/tsunehisa-santoku-ginsanko-geppaku-damascus-170mm","provider":"SharpEdge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}