Hatsukokoro Ginyo Ginsan Tsuchime Damascus Santoku 180mm

Total Knife Length: 330mm  Blade Length Tip to Heel: 180mm Blade Height: 50mm Blade Width at spine: 2.4mm Total Weight: 156 grams / 5.6 ounces Steel Type: Ginsan / Silver 3 Rockwell Hardness: 60-62 Handle Materials: Wengewood / Buffalo Horn   The Ginyo line from Hatsukokoro is one of the more beautiful and unique lines that we carry. Ginsan also known as Silver 3 steel is a great performing stainless option. The Damascus finish on tis line is truly stunning and they also are unique in the fact that they also have a subtle Tsuchime or hammered finish which is rarely seen on Damascus knives.  The Santoku Bocho (meaning "three Virtues" or "Three uses") rivals the Gyuto for our most popular knife. It gets its popularity from its versatility and ability to tackle a wide range of tasks. They typically range in size from  130mm to 200mm have a flat edge with little to no belly and a "sheepsfoot" blade shape. Santokus are very popular among hom