"Stainless" means stain-resistant, not stain-proof. In kitchen use, the steel can still discolour or pit if exposed to acidic environments — citrus, vinegar, or salt water — for extended periods. Wash and wipe dry after every use, and avoid leaving the blade soaking in water. With basic care, a stainless knife is very low-maintenance and a great everyday choice. Hitachi Special Steel, Japan 🇯🇵
Ginsan / Silver #3 銀三鋼
55–58 HRC — Soft. Easy to sharpen and forgiving of rough use, but dulls faster. Typical of most German knives.
59–61 HRC — Balanced. Good edge retention with manageable sharpening. Common in mid-range Japanese knives.
62–64 HRC — Hard. Excellent edge retention, holds a very fine edge. Requires more care and a fine stone to sharpen.
65+ HRC — Very hard. Exceptional edge longevity but more brittle — more prone to chipping if used roughly.
Higher is not always better — it depends on how you use and maintain your knife.
Ginsan / Silver #3 Element Composition
Knives in Ginsan / Silver #3
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Hatsukokoro
Hatsukokoro Hayabusa Ginsan Santoku 180mm Black Chacate
Nakagawa Hamono
Nakagawa Ginsan K-tip Deba 180mm Mirror Polished Finish
Nakagawa Hamono
Nakagawa Ginsan Wide Bevel Kasumi K-tip Gyuto 210mm Ebony Handle
Nakagawa Hamono
Nakagawa Ginsan Wide Bevel Kasumi Gyuto 210mm Ebony Handle
Hatsukokoro
Hatsukokoro Ginrei Ginsan K Tip Petty 120mm Nashiji Ebony
Myojin Riki
Tetsujin Ginsan Ukiba Gyuto 210mm Ebony Handle
Myojin Riki
Tetsujin Ginsan Tanryusen (Metal Flow) K-Tip Gyuto 240mm
Tsunehisa
Tsunehisa Ginsan Deba 150mm
Tsunehisa
Tsunehisa Ginsan Nawame Nakiri 165mm
Tsunehisa
Tsunehisa Ginsan Nawame Gyuto 210mm
Hatsukokoro
Hatsukokoro Ginrei Ginsan Santoku 175mm Nashiji Ebony
Hatsukokoro
Hatsukokoro Ginrei Ginsan Gyuto 210mm Nashiji Ebony
Hatsukokoro
Hatsukokoro Ginrei Ginsan K-tip Gyuto 205mm Nashiji Ebony
Hatsukokoro
Hatsukokoro Ginrei Ginsan Bunka 175mm Nashiji Ebony
Hatsukokoro
Hatsukokoro Ginrei Ginsan Nakiri 165mm Nashiji Ebony
Hatsukokoro
Hatsukokoro Ginrei Ginsan Small Gyuto / Tall Petty 150mm Nashiji Ebony
Hatsukokoro
Hatsukokoro Ginrei Ginsan Petty 130mm Nashiji Ebony
Sakai Takayuki
Sakai Takayuki Ginsanko Deba 165mm with Ho Wood Handle Chef Series
Sakai Takayuki
Sakai Takayuki Ginsanko Deba 150mm with Ho Wood Handle Chef Series
Nakagawa Hamono
Nakagawa Double Bevel Ginsan Honesuki 150 mm Kasumi Ebony
Nakagawa Hamono
Hatsukokoro x Nakagawa Ginsan Wide-bevel K-tip Gyuto 270mm Ebony
Tsunehisa
Tsunehisa Ginsan Nawame Santoku 165mm
Tsunehisa
Tsunehisa Ginsan Nawame Petty 135mm
K&S - Sydney
Hatsukokoro x Shimizu Ginsan K-tip Yanagiba 270mm
K&S - Sydney
Hatsukokoro x Shimizu Ginsan Damascus K-tip Yanagiba 270mm
Nakagawa Hamono
Nakagawa Ginsan Sakimaru Takobiki 330mm Mirror Polished
Sakai Takayuki
Sakai Takayuki Ginsan Hienn Kiritsuke Yanagiba 300mm
Sakai Takayuki
Sakai Takayuki Ginsan Yanagiba 300mm
Sakai Takayuki
Sakai Takayuki Ginsan Yanagiba 270mm
K&S - Sydney
Hatsukokoro x Myojin Shirasagi Ginsan Ko Deba 120mm
Tsunehisa
Tsunehisa Ginsan Nashiji Petty 135mm Ebony Handle
Tsunehisa
Tsunehisa Ginsan Nashiji Santoku 165mm Ebony Handle
Sakai Takayuki
Sakai Takayuki Gintan Ginsanko Left-handed Yanagiba 270mm with Saya
Myojin Riki
Tetsujin Ginsan Tanryusen (Metal Flow) Gyuto 210mm
K&S - Sydney
Hatsukokoro x Myojin Shirasagi Ginsan Kamagata Usuba 210mm
Sakai Takayuki
Sakai Takayuki Gintan Ginsanko Yanagiba 270mm
Hatsukokoro
Hatsukokoro Ginsan Tsuchime Honesuki 150mm
Nakagawa Hamono
Hatsukokoro x Nakagawa Ginsan Wide-bevel K tip Gyuto 240mm
Nakagawa Hamono
Hatsukokoro x Nakagawa Ginsan Wide-bevel Gyuto 240mm
Yoshimi Kato Kintaro
Yoshimi Kato Forged Ginsan Tsuchime Gyuto 240mm
Yoshimi Kato Kintaro
Yoshimi Kato Forged Ginsan Tsuchime Gyuto 210mm
Tsunehisa
Tsunehisa Ginsan Nashiji Nakiri 165mm Ebony Handle
Tsunehisa
Tsunehisa Ginsan Nashiji Bunka 180mm Ebony Handle
Hatsukokoro
Hatsukokoro Hayabusa Ginsan Santoku 180mm Ebony
Nakagawa Hamono
Nakagawa Ginsan K-tip Yanagiba 330 mm Mirror-polished Ebony
Myojin Riki
Tetsujin Ginsan Ukiba Gyuto 240mm Ebony Handle
Myojin Riki
Tetsujin Ginsan Ukiba Petty 165mm Ebony Handle
Myojin Riki
Tetsujin Ginsan Ukiba Nakiri 180mm Ebony Handle
Nakagawa Hamono
Nakagawa Ginsan K-tip Yanagiba 300 mm Mirror-polished Ebony
Shigeki Tanaka
Tanaka Ginsan Damascus Gyuto 240mm Teak
Nakagawa Hamono
Nakagawa Ginsan Yanagiba 270mm Mirror-Polished Ebony
Nakagawa Hamono
Nakagawa Ginsan Kasumi Finish Sujihiki 270mm Ebony
Nakagawa Hamono
Nakagawa Ginsan Kasumi Finish Sujihiki 240mm Ebony
Nakagawa Hamono
Nakagawa Ginsan Sakimaru Takobiki 300mm Mirror Polished Ebony by Hatsukokoro
Nakagawa Hamono
Nakagawa Left Hand Ginsan Honesuki 150 mm Kasumi Ebony
K&S - Sydney
Hatsukokoro x Myojin Shirasagi Ginsan K-tip Yanagiba 300mm
Yoshihiro
Yoshihiro Ginsan Double Fuller K-tip Yanagiba 270mm Amboyna
Nigara
Nigara Ginsan Kurozome Damascus Bunka 180mm
Sakai Takayuki
Sakai Takayuki Gintan Ginsanko Deba 210mm
Sakai Takayuki
Sakai Takayuki Gintan Ginsanko Deba 180mm
Hatsukokoro
Hatsukokoro Hayabusa Ginsan Bunka 180mm
Nakagawa Hamono
Nakagawa Ginsan Wide Bevel Kasumi Petty 150mm
Myojin Riki
Hatsukokoro x Myojin Shirasagi Ginsan Yanagiba 300
Tsunehisa
Tsunehisa Ginsan Migaki Santoku 165mm
Nakagawa Hamono
Nakagawa Ginsan K-tip Yanagiba 270 mm Mirror-polished Ebony Handle
Hatsukokoro
Hatsukokoro Ginso Ginsan K tip Gyuto 210mm
Hatsukokoro
Hatsukokoro Ginso Ginsan Gyuto 210mm
Hatsukokoro
Hatsukokoro Ginso Ginsan Nickel Damascus Gyuto 240mm
Hatsukokoro
Hatsukokoro Ginso Ginsan Nickel Damascus K-tip Gyuto 240mm
K&S - Sydney
Hatsukokoro x Myojin Shirasagi Ginsan K-tip Yanagiba 270mm
Myojin Riki
Hatsukokoro x Myojin Shirasagi Ginsan Yanagiba 270mm
K&S - Sydney
Hatsukokoro x Myojin Shirasagi Ginsan Deba 150mm
K&S - Sydney
Hatsukokoro x Myojin Shirasagi Ginsan Deba 165mm
Nakagawa Hamono
Nakagawa Ginsan Kasumi Wide Bevel Nakiri 210mm
Nakagawa Hamono
Nakagawa Ginsan Kasumi Wide Bevel Nakiri 180mm
K&S - Sydney
Hatsukokoro x Myojin Shirasagi Ginsan Deba 180mm
Hatsukokoro
Hatsukokoro Ginso Ginsan Nickel Damascus Gyuto 210mm
Hatsukokoro
Hatsukokoro Ginso Ginsan Nickel Damascus K-tip Gyuto 210mm
Myojin Riki
Tetsujin Ginsan Ukiba K-tip Gyuto 240mm Ebony Handle
Myojin Riki
Tetsujin Ginsan Kasumi Petty 165mm Ebony Handle
Myojin Riki
Tetsujin Ginsan Kasumi K tip Petty 165mm Ebony Handle
Hatsukokoro
Hatsukokoro Ginso Ginsan Nickel Damascus Santoku 180mm Black Chacate
Hatsukokoro
Hatsukokoro Ginso Ginsan Nickel Damascus Bunka 180mm Black Chacate
Nigara
Nigara Ginsan Kurozome Damascus Sujihiki 330mm Birch Handle
Nigara
Nigara Ginsan Kurozome Damascus Sujihiki 300mm Birch Handle
Nigara
Nigara Ginsan Kurozome Damascus K-tip Gyuto 210mm Birch Handle
Nigara
Nigara Ginsan Kurozome Damascus Gyuto 270mm Birch Handle
Nigara
Nigara Ginsan Kurozome Damascus Gyuto 240mm Birch Handle
Nigara
Nigara Ginsan Kurozome Damascus K-tip Gyuto 240mm
Nigara
Nigara Ginsan Kurozome Damascus Santoku 170mm
Myojin Riki
Tetsujin Ginsan Kasumi K-tip Gyuto 240mm Ebony Handle
Miyazaki Kajiya
Miyazaki Kajiya x Hatsukokoro Damascus Ginsan Hakata 180mm Snakewood Handle
Miyazaki Kajiya
Miyazaki Kajiya x Hatsukokoro Damascus Ginsan 240mm Gyuto Snakewood Handle
Hatsukokoro
Hatsukokoro Ginso Ginsan Gyuto 240mm
Hatsukokoro
Hatsukokoro Ginso Ginsan Ktip Gyuto 240mm
Nakagawa Hamono
Satoshi Nakagawa Ginsan Kasumi Kiritsuke Shaped (K-tip) Yanagiba 270 mm
Hatsukokoro
Hatsukokoro Ginso Ginsan Petty 150mm
Myojin Riki
Tetsujin Ginsan Ukiba K-tip Gyuto 210mm Ebony Handle
Myojin Riki
Tetsujin Ginsan Kasumi K-tip Gyuto 210mm Ebony Handle
Myojin Riki
Tetsujin Ginsan Kasumi Gyuto 240mm Ebony Handle
Myojin Riki
Tetsujin Ginsan Kasumi Gyuto 210mm Ebony Handle
Hatsukokoro
Nakagawa Ginsan Ko-Deba 135mm
Nakagawa
Nakagawa Ginsan Honesuki (Boning Knife) 150 mm Mirror Polished Finish, Left-Handed
Nakagawa Hamono
Nakagawa Ginsan Wide-bevel Santoku 170mm
Tanaka