Ohishi Nakiri (Vegetable Knife) 165mm, Ginsan

Ohishi Nakiri (Vegetable Knife) 165mm, Ginsan:

Ohishi Ginsan 3 steel series is a elegant, western handled knife with Japanese steel.
Ginsan steel is one of the best high carbon yet corrosion resistant steels used in knife making and one of Japan's best.
It is a fantastic stainless steel with a high amount of carbon.
If heat treated correctly it can equal any carbon steel. (Subject to debate)

*Ohishi is also the name of the small village near the famous Mount Fuji, where the Akifusa business is located.

Perfect fusion of western style handle and Japanese steel......

It is perfect for a busy professional chef or home cook.
Ginsan steel makes knife care easy to for while not substituting quality.

Leigh’s 2 cents: This is a great workhorse.
Easy to care for and maintain. Great cutting power but still a workhorse.
Perfect for a busy kitchen.

If you prefer a Japanese style handle check out Hitohira S3 series

Steel: Ginsan (Silver 3)
Finish: Nashiji (Meaning: pear’s skin. Rough look cladding)
Blade length: 162mm
Blade thickness: 2.0mm
Overall length: 288mm
Blade Height: 50mm
Weight: 205g
RHC: 61-62
Bevel: Double
Handle: Western (Pakka Wood)

Hi, my name is Leigh, and I’m a chef from Newcastle, Australia.

I’ve been cooking professionally for over 20 years in some of Australia’s top restaurants, and I’m currently cooking at The Signal Box in Newcastle.

Over the years (since 2018), I’ve put together a small collection of high-quality Japanese knives and whetstones that I personally recommend. Basically, if I wouldn’t use it in a professional kitchen, I don’t sell it. Read More