Yoshihiro Ginsan Mirror Polished Stain Resistant Edo Usuba Traditional Japanese Vegetable Chopping Chef Knife Ebony Handle with Silver Ring
SKU:
- 63-64 HRC
- Yes
- Free Magnolia Saya Cover Included
Blade Hardness
HRC (Rockwell Hardness) measures how hard the blade's steel is. Kitchen knife steel typically falls in the high-50s to mid-60s on this scale. Harder steel is built to hold a fine edge over long use, while softer steel favors flexibility and easy resharpening. The right HRC depends on the steel and design, not a single higher-is-better number.
Stain Resistant
This steel resists rust and staining from moisture and acidic foods, making it easy to maintain with routine care.
Saya Cover
This knife comes with its saya cover included at no additional cost, shaped to its exact blade for the same custom fit customers pay extra for on other knives.
Full Specifications
Blade
- Knife Type
- Usuba (Vegetable Knife)
- Primary Use
- Vegetable cutting
- Blade Metal
- Ginsan (Silver 3) Steel
- Grade
- Mizu Yaki
- Construction
- Mono-Steel
- Blade Hardness
- 63-64 HRC
- Blade Edge Type
- Single Bevel
- Blade Finish
- Mirror
- Stain Resistant
- Yes
Handle
- Handle Material
- Ebony
- Handle Shape
- Octagonal
- Bolster Material
- Silver Ring Ironwood
- Tang Type
- Partial Tang
Product Details
The Yoshihiro Ginsan Edo Usuba knife is reminiscent of a small cleaver, featuring a blunt tip that is particularly handy for tasks like cutting the eye out of a potato. Hefty enough to chop through dense root vegetables, this versatile knife can also thinly slice delicate tomatoes with ease. Enjoy the superior edge retention and sharpness of a high carbon knife without the worry of discoloration or rust. This next-generation steel, made possible by recent advancements in metallurgy, is designed to excel in high-paced, demanding kitchens while minimizing the hassle of oxidation.
Ginsan represents a breakthrough in knife-making, blending traditional techniques with modern metallurgy. It incorporates high carbon steel with stain-resistant metallic elements, resulting in a Rockwell hardness of 63-64. This unique combination offers the benefits of traditional Japanese high carbon knives while providing the practical properties of stainless steel. Forged by our master artisans, Ginsan steel is crafted to create Japanese knives of the highest quality, delivering peace of mind in fast-paced environments.
Our Yoshihiro Ginsan Mirror Polished knives are complemented by a traditional Japanese-style handcrafted Ebony Wood Handle with an Ironwood Bolster. Each knife comes with a protective wooden sheath called a Saya, which not only safeguards the blade but also enhances its appearance when not in use.
The Edo Usuba is quickly becoming an essential companion to the popular chef's knife. Whether you're prepping greens for a salad or chopping vegetables for a main dish, this traditional Japanese vegetable knife elevates even the simplest tasks, blending beauty with functionality in every cut.
Care & Origin
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Care Instructions
- Hand wash only.
Dry immediately.
Avoid the dishwasher. - Sharpening Method
- Sharpen by hand using whetstones. Do not use honing rods.