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Shigeki Tanaka Ginsan Nashiji Santoku 165mm
Shigeki Tanaka Ginsan Nashiji Santoku 165mm
Shigeki Tanaka Ginsan Nashiji Santoku 165mm
Shigeki Tanaka Ginsan Nashiji Santoku 165mm
Shigeki Tanaka Ginsan Nashiji Santoku 165mm
Shigeki Tanaka Ginsan Nashiji Santoku 165mm
Shigeki Tanaka Ginsan Nashiji Santoku 165mm
Shigeki Tanaka Ginsan Nashiji Santoku 165mm
Shigeki Tanaka Ginsan Nashiji Santoku 165mm
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Shigeki Tanaka Ginsan Nashiji Santoku 165mm

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Knife Specifications

Due to the handmade nature of many items, slight variations may occur.

Steel
Ginsan Core, Stainless Nashiji Clad
Hardness
62 HRC
54 Soft 67 Hard
Maintenance
Attentive
4 / 5
How to care for this steel
Style
Santoku
Blade Material
Ginsan Core, Stainless Nashiji Clad
Handle Material
Octagon Walnut
Bevel
Double Bevel
Edge Length
166mm
Overall Length
307mm
Spine Thickness Heel/Mid
2.6mm/2.2mm
Blade Height @ Heel
49mm
gWeight
131g

An In Depth Look

Blade Type
Blade Type

The Santoku knife, a classic in Japanese kitchens, translates to "three virtues," symbolizing its proficiency in slicing, dicing, and mincing. With a shorter, versatile blade and a balanced design, it's ideal for a range of tasks, from cutting meat to chopping vegetables, making it a beloved all-purpose tool.

Steel Type
Steel Type Read

Japanese Ginsan steel, also known as Silver-3 or G3, is an underrated high-grade semi-stainless steel loved by many for being in the ‘goldilocks zone’ of knife steels. It holds a very respectable edge, but is effortless to sharpen. It is considered the semi-stainless version of White 2. It is the knife steel of choice for many home cooks and professional chefs alike.

Care Information
Care Information Read

Hand wash only, never put in a dishwasher. Dry immediately after washing. Store on a magnetic knife strip or in a saya. Sharpen on a whetstone when the blade dulls. Read our full maintenance guide for more information.

Forged In Miki·Blacksmith

Shigeki Tanaka

Miki, Hyogo
Shigeki Tanaka

Working from a single-smith workshop in Miki since 1946.

Coordinates
34.8°N · 135.0°E
Signature
Bob Loveless western handle
Steels
Aogami #2SG2R2
A fourth-generation blacksmith from the storied city of Miki in Hyogo Prefecture, Shigeki Tanaka blends rich heritage with remarkable creativity and precision. Descended from a renowned family of toolmakers dating back to the Meiji Period, Tanaka’s lineage is distinguished by their excellence in crafting both sickles and kitchen knives.

Tanaka honed his skills at the renowned Takefu Knife Village in Fukui Prefecture before establishing his own forge back in Miki. Widely regarded as one of Japan’s most skilled young artisans, he masterfully works with an extensive range of knifemaking steels, from traditional high-carbon (such as Aogami) to advanced powder stainless steels like R2/SG2.
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