YAMATSUKA

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YAMATSUKA

A craftsman from Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture with over 50 years of experience. One of the few remaining craftsmen in Japan who forges Gin-San (Silver-3 steel), a high-quality knife steel. Yamatsuka played a pivotal role in elevating the reputation of Gin-San and spreading its use in the knife-making industry.

CRAFTING A GINSAN BLADE

MUSASHI JAPAN showcases the art of forging with a premium steel known as Ginsan(Silver, No. 3). This well-balanced steel offers both exceptional sharpness and impressive rust resistance. This rare technique enhances sharpness, strength, and flexibility, resulting in long-lasting knives.

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Silver Steel #3 has cutting performance that feels like high-end carbon steel, as it grips food fibers well instead of sliding off. Many chefs like Silver Steel #3 because it's easy to sharpen on sharpening stones.

Silver Steel #3 is a type of stainless steel with 13-14.5% Chromium, making it resistant to rust. Furthermore, SIVLER #3 contains 1.05% Carbon, 0.8 % Manganese, and scores 59-62 HRC on the Rockwell scale of Hardness.