Nakagawa Ginsan Wide-bevel Santoku 170mmThis Nakagawa Ginsan Wide bevel Santoku 170mm is a stainless clad general purpose knife best fit for users seeking a compact everyday blade with easy care. Forged in Sakai by Satoshi Nakagawa as part of the Hatsukokoro commission, this double bevel santoku features a Hitachi Ginsan Silver #3 core with stainless cladding and a migaki surface finish. The 168mm edge length and 46mm heel height suit slicing, dicing, and mincing tasks, while the wide bevel

while the spine measures 2

soaking for 5 to 10 minutes will bring out its best performace

Combined with a stabilized wood handle

Made by Hatsukokoro in Hyogo

Handle Design: Western pakkawood handle

The diatom mud is an excellent insulator

I have encountered many craftsmen

strong and durable

forged with Hitachi Shiro-ko (White 2) steel and iron clad

The stainless clad monosteel construction requires standard washing and drying after use without the maintenance demands of reactive carbon steel

which are normally only seen in ultra high-end Japanese kitchen knives

My experience with the Arata is that it feels identical to Chosera yet is much easier to store or carry around