• Ginsan Yanagiba(Kiritsuke) 225mm -Mirror Polished(both sides)
  • Ginsan Yanagiba(Kiritsuke) 225mm -Mirror Polished(both sides)
  • Ginsan Yanagiba(Kiritsuke) 225mm -Mirror Polished(both sides)
  • Ginsan Yanagiba(Kiritsuke) 225mm -Mirror Polished(both sides)
  • Ebony-Buffalo horn
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Ginsan Yanagiba(Kiritsuke) 225mm -Mirror Polished(both sides)

Ginsan Yanagiba(Kiritsuke) 225mm -Mirror Polished(both sides)

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<Type>
Yanagiba(Kiritsuke)
 -Single-edged: right-handed
 -Mirror Polished: both sides

<Material>
- Blade : Ginsan
- Handle：Ebony & Buffalo horn

<Size & Weight>
-Handle to tip length: 235㎜
-Blade height: 34㎜
-Thickness: 4.4㎜
-Weight: 230g

<Brand name>
 Shiroyama (made in Sakai, Osaka)

Shipping & Returns

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After receiving an order from the customer, the craftsmen in Sakai City attach a handle to the Japanese knife and, if requested, perform Honbazuke as well. Therefore, it takes approximately 2 to 4 weeks to deliver the product.
Please refer to our return policy.

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Traditional craftsmen working on this product

Shogo Yamatsuka

Japanese Knife Ginsan Craftsmanship

  • Mr. Yamatsuka began his career as a blacksmith in 1974, and in 2012, he was recognized as a traditional craftsman with excellent forging skills in the Sakai blade-making sector.
  • He is a craftsman in Sakai, rare for his mastery of Ginsan steel.
  • Building on the rust-resistant Ginsan forging techniques learned from his father, he is always aiming to improve his skills.

Tadayoshi Yamatsukat

Master of Japanese Knife Mirror Polishing

  • Mr. Yamatsuka was recognized as a traditional craftsman in 2022.
  • Excelling in blade sharpening skills, especially for thin blades
  • Renowned in Sakai for his mirror polished technique on Japanese knives.

KIREAJI's Three Promises to You

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    1. Exceptional Japanese Knives

    Our knives, crafted by Sakai City's master artisans, combine traditional techniques with carefully selected materials, delivering unrivaled sharpness and durability.

  • Honbazuke

    2. Genuine Sharpness

    We offer free Honbazuke sharpening performed by skilled craftsmen, ensuring that you experience the authentic sharpness of a true Sakai knife.

  • 3. Lifetime Knife Use

    Each knife comes with a free Saya (protective sheath) for added durability. We also offer after-sales service through a trusted Sakai City workshop to maintain your knife's performance.

  • Precautions

    1. If you wish to Honbazuke, please select "Yes" when ordering. (Free of charge)
    2. Each piece is handmade and therefore unique. Please consider the weight and length as approximate guidelines.
    3. As buffalo horn is a natural material, variations in color occur, and the product may not exactly match the photo.
    4. We pay close attention to our inventory, but in the rare case that an item is out of stock, we will notify you via email.

Features of Ginsan

  • Ginsan

    Comparable Sharpness to Carbon Steel

    Ginsan is a material with high carbon content and exceptional hardness. When sharpened, it exhibits sharpness comparable to steel knives.

  • Ginsan

    Most Sharpenable Among Stainless Knives

    With a hardness of around HRC 60, similar to carbon-based Japanese knives, Ginsan mitigates the typical difficulty of sharpening associated with stainless steel, making it relatively easy to handle even for beginners.

  • Ginsan

    Rust-Resistant with Minimal Food Adhesion

    Ginsan knives are highly resistant to rust and offer minimal food adhesion while cutting. This makes them a favorite among Japanese culinary craftsmen.

Recommended Users for Ginsan

  • For those seeking a rust-resistant knife: Ginsan is highly resistant to rust, similar to regular stainless steel, making it ideal for those who want low-maintenance knives.
  • For those who prioritize sharpness: Ginsan offers sharpness comparable to carbon steel and has high hardness, making it perfect for those who value a razor-sharp edge.
  • For those looking to overcome the drawbacks of stainless steel knives: Ginsan is easier to sharpen than regular stainless steel knives and is known for less drag when cutting ingredients.
Before using a knife

Before Using a Knife

We hope that everyone will use their knives for a long time. To achieve this, I'd like to review what we should pay attention to and what we shouldn't do in order to continue using them effectively.

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Daily Care of Japanese Knives

Daily Care of Japanese Knives

We aim for all of you to use your knives for a long time. To achieve this, we have summarized what aspects of knife care you should pay attention to on a regular basis.

Daily Care of Japanese Knives

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The Origin of Craftsmanship

  • Trust your instincts and take action. It is a resolute will that forges the future.

  • Trusting one’s intuition often requires courage, yet nothing changes without action. As an artisan, I value following what I feel and bringing it to life. Rather than being swayed by others’ opinions or conventions, I choose the path I believe in and act on it. I believe that each step taken with confidence has the power to open up new futures. Moving forward without fear of failure, with a steadfast will, ultimately creates new possibilities.

  • Every strike of the blade holds the wisdom, ingenuity, and efforts of countless generations before us. Each time I hold this knife, I feel a responsibility to pass on that tradition to the next generation. I hope that, for the user, this knife is more than a tool—that they feel the history embedded in its edge and the comfort it brings to their hand. This is what makes Sakai’s Japanese knives truly special.