MUSASHI Kiritsuke Silver Steel #3 Nashiji Buffalo Magnolia Handle 210mm (097-210)

Kick up your culinary skills with the Kiritsuke Silver Steel #3 Nashiji Buffalo Magnolia Handle 210mm. Boasting a high-quality blend of Silver Steel #3 steel, this 210mm blade is designed with razor-sharp cutting performance in mind, providing you with accurate, precise cuts every time. The handle is made from Buffalo Magnolia, affording long-lasting durability and ergonomic comfort. Traditionally, Kiritsuke  knives are used only by the chefs as a symbol of status, but now you can feel like a professional at anytime!

“Kiritsuke” knifes are an all-purpose knife featured a diagonally cut-off tip. Kiritsuke knives are one of the few multipurpose traditional Japanese blades, and can be used as a slicer or a vegetable knife. These sword shaped knives feature a straighter and wider edge than a yanagi for vegetables, and a longer blade than an usuba for slicing fish with ease. The user needs more skill with traditional Japanese knives in order to utilize this unique kiritsuke style design properly. Traditionally, these knives are used only by the chefs as a symbol of status.

Gingami 3 is categorized to stainless steel for its 13-14.5% Chromium blending ratio. Although it’s a corrosion-resistant stainless steel, actual feel of cutting is closer to the high-end carbon steel, The edge is not slippy but significantly grabbing object fibers.

Another reason why professional chef selects Gingami 3 is a good affinity to whetstones at hand re-sharpening. The combination with the soft stainless SUS405 outer layer provides further easiness to the blade sharpening. Neo-Classic Nashiji finish gives irresistible appeal to the series as well. The combination with the soft stainless SUS405 outer layer provides further easiness to the blade sharpening.

The Japanese term “Nashiji” (English: Pear skin pattern) refers to the result of a technique that appears to leave the surface finish of a blade looking unfinished and rustic.

Blade Material: Silver Steel #3/Gingami No.3

Blade HRC: 60~61

Blade Finish: Nashiji

Blade Type: Double-edged

Blade Length: 210mm

Blade Thinckness: 2mm

Total Length: 370mm

Handle Length: 140mm

Weight: 140g

Handle: Buffalo Magnolia Handle

Origin: Tosa City in Kochi prefecture

Notice