What is the blade construction of Hatsukokoro Shirasagi Ginsan Kasumi knives?

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Who is the Hatsukokoro Shirasagi Ginsan Kasumi line best for?

["Pro chefs","Enthusiasts"]. Highlights: ["Great for professionals","Easy to look after","Excellent fit and finish"].

Where can I buy Hatsukokoro Shirasagi Ginsan Kasumi knives in Australia?

Knives and Stones is an authorised Australian stockist of Myojin Riki including theHatsukokoro Shirasagi Ginsan Kasumi line. You can shop online at knivesandstones.com.au with free shipping on orders over $99, or visit our stores in St Peters (Sydney), Crows Nest (Sydney) or Braddon (Canberra) to handle the knives before buying.

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Hatsukokoro Shirasagi Ginsan Kasumi

Q: What is the Hatsukokoro Shirasagi Ginsan Kasumi line?

The Hatsukokoro Shirasagi Ginsan Kasumi line is made by Myojin Riki, a Japanese knife maker. {"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"The Shirasagi family from Hatsukokoro contains a series of single bevel knives sharpened at Myojin Riki Seisakusho - a workshop from Kochi prefecture that is well know for its top notch sharpening and polishing. This Ginsan stainless steel line is a great complement to the existing Blue/White 2 Shirasagi, offering another low maintenance Ginsan steel Deba at a reasonable price."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"The Shirasagi Ginsan have demonstrated a consistent level of finish that we expect from Myojin Riki, the spine is well rounded, the smoothened coil and other corners fall into smoothly polished surfaces, the Migaki is done well on the Hira and the bevel have a contrasting Kasumi, with scratches oriented towards different directions to create a sharp Shinogi line. The blade is forged in a distinct Tosa manner, with curved and tapered Machi and a more round look compare to the typical Sakai counterparts."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"These knives are positioned a bit lower than the Sakai Takayuki Gintan line in price, and they are very similar in terms of their features and performance. It's always good to have another option, not to mention it's a more budget friendly one in rather niche category of Ginsan Deba."}]}]} Knives and Stones is the authorised Australian stockist, with showrooms in Sydney and Canberra.

Nimai - Stainless Clad Kasumi Ginsan / Silver #3 / Stainless Tosa, Japan

The Shirasagi family from Hatsukokoro contains a series of single bevel knives sharpened at Myojin Riki Seisakusho - a workshop from Kochi prefecture that is well know for its top notch sharpening and polishing. This Ginsan stainless steel line is a great complement to the existing Blue/White 2 Shirasagi, offering another low maintenance Ginsan steel Deba at a reasonable price.

The Shirasagi Ginsan have demonstrated a consistent level of finish that we expect from Myojin Riki, the spine is well rounded, the smoothened coil and other corners fall into smoothly polished surfaces, the Migaki is done well on the Hira and the bevel have a contrasting Kasumi, with scratches oriented towards different directions to create a sharp Shinogi line. The blade is forged in a distinct Tosa manner, with curved and tapered Machi and a more round look compare to the typical Sakai counterparts.

These knives are positioned a bit lower than the Sakai Takayuki Gintan line in price, and they are very similar in terms of their features and performance. It's always good to have another option, not to mention it's a more budget friendly one in rather niche category of Ginsan Deba.