{"title":"Line Collection For Hatsukokoro by Nakagawa Ginsan Single bevel Mirror Polish","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"nakagawa-ginsan-sakimaru-takobiki-300mm-mirror-polished-ebony-by-hatsukokoro","title":"Nakagawa Ginsan Sakimaru Takobiki 300mm Mirror Polished Ebony by Hatsukokoro","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Nakagawa Ginsan Sakimaru Takobiki 300mm Mirror Polished Ebony by Hatsukokoro is a single-bevel sashimi knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts requiring a stainless steel slicer with Kanto-style geometry. Forged in Sakai by Satoshi Nakagawa, this blade features a gently rounded sakimaru tip and a flat profile designed to draw clean, uninterrupted slices through raw fish in one smooth pull. The 300mm edge length and distinctive rounded tip provide an elegant finish for plating while performing the same slicing function as a yanagiba.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blade uses Hitachi Ginsan Silver #3 stainless steel clad in a nimai construction with a mirror-polished hira zone. This steel offers the sharpness and fine grain structure associated with carbon steel while providing corrosion resistance, making it easier to maintain in busy service environments. The octagonal ebony handle features a subtle taper for a comfortable grip and minimalist aesthetic. Weighing 233g with a heel height of 37mm and spine thickness of 3.7mm at the heel, this knife presents specific physical characteristics suited to precise sashimi preparation tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nakagawa Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46662114902237,"sku":"NK-G3SKMR-300EB","price":899.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/NakagawaGinsanSakimaruTakohiki300mmEbonyMirror-20250813-03.jpg?v=1755084570"},{"product_id":"nakagawa-ginsan-yanagiba-270-300-330-mm-mirror-polished-copy","title":"Nakagawa Ginsan Yanagiba 270mm Mirror-Polished Ebony","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Nakagawa Ginsan Yanagiba 270mm is a single-bevel sashimi knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts requiring stainless steel performance with a mirror-polished hira finish. Forged in Sakai by Satoshi Nakagawa as part of the Hatsukokoro commissioned line, this blade features Hitachi Ginsan Silver #3 steel clad in stainless steel using nimai construction. The 263mm edge length and slender profile suit precise slicing of raw fish and seafood, while the stainless cladding provides corrosion resistance that simplifies care in busy kitchen environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blade measures 3.9mm at the heel, tapering to 0.9mm at the tip, and weighs 207g. Ginsan steel offers a fine grain structure that supports sharpness and ease of sharpening while maintaining stainless properties. The octagonal ebony handle provides a tapered grip with minimalist geometry that pairs with the single-bevel blade for controlled draw-cutting motion. This mirror-polished finish requires specific maintenance to preserve its appearance over time. Satoshi Nakagawa established his independent forge in 2021 after nearly two decades training under Kenichi Shiraki, producing single bevels known for consistent heat treatment on Hitachi steels.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nakagawa Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46662202360029,"sku":"NAKG_G3SY27-EB","price":589.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/NakagawaGinsanYanagiba270mmEbonyMirror-20250813-03.jpg?v=1755087582"},{"product_id":"nakagawa-ginsan-sakimaru-takobiki-330mm-mirror-polished","title":"Nakagawa Ginsan Sakimaru Takobiki 330mm Mirror Polished","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Nakagawa Ginsan Sakimaru Takobiki 330mm Mirror Polished is a single-bevel sashimi knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts requiring a stainless steel slicer with Kanto-style geometry. Forged by Satoshi Nakagawa in Sakai as part of the Hatsukokoro commissioned line, this blade features Ginsan Silver #3 stainless steel clad in a nimai construction with a mirror-polished hira finish. The 330mm length and rounded sakimaru tip distinguish this profile from standard yanagiba, providing an elegant point that remains safe during plating and finishing cuts while drawing clean slices through raw fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGinsan steel offers the sharpness and fine grain structure associated with carbon steel alongside stainless corrosion resistance, making this single bevel easier to maintain in busy service environments. The blade measures 4.0mm at the heel, tapering to 2.6mm at the tip, and weighs 262g with a 37mm heel height. An octagonal ebony handle provides a tapered geometric grip that pairs with the substantial blade dimensions. This mirror-polished takobiki suits users seeking traditional single-bevel cutting performance with reduced maintenance requirements, though the polished surface itself requires care to preserve its reflective finish over time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nakagawa Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47058604753117,"sku":"NK-G3SKMR-330EB","price":998.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/NakagawaGinsanSakimaruTakobiki330mmMirrorPolisheda_9d808134-345e-4008-bee0-f229a0449aae.jpg?v=1764129954"},{"product_id":"nakagawa-ginsan-k-tip-deba-180mm-mirror-polished-finish","title":"Nakagawa Ginsan K-tip Deba 180mm Mirror Polished Finish","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Nakagawa Ginsan K-tip Deba 180mm is a stainless-clad Japanese fish knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts requiring precise dissection during fish butchery. Forged in Sakai by Satoshi Nakagawa as part of the Hatsukokoro commission, this single bevel blade features a mirror-polished hira finish and utilizes Hitachi Ginsan Silver #3 steel. The K-tip profile provides a sharply defined tip suitable for reaching into the belly to remove blood near the spine, distinguishing it from standard deba profiles through enhanced precision capabilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Ginsan steel core offers corrosion resistance while maintaining the sharpness associated with carbon steels, supported by a nimai stainless clad construction that simplifies maintenance. This 180mm model measures 5.6mm at the heel and weighs 272g, providing the substantial thickness and weight necessary for breaking apart whole fish and splitting joints. The mirror polish finish requires specific care to maintain its appearance over time. Designed for right-handed use, this knife combines traditional single bevel geometry with stainless practicality for demanding fish preparation tasks where both durability and fine cutting control are required.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nakagawa Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47530763190493,"sku":"NAKA_G31M_KDE185","price":499.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_2430.jpg?v=1772430973"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.com.au\/collections\/line-collection-for-hatsukokoro-by-nakagawa-ginsan-single-bevel-mirror-polish.oembed","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}