Sakamoto-Ginsan #3 Damascus Gyuto 210mm

Overview

The Sakamoto-Ginsan #3 Damascus Gyuto 210mm is a light, refined Japanese chef knife that combines the easy-care performance of Ginsan stainless steel with a flowing Damascus finish. Choose blade only or a complete knife fitted with a custom wa handle.

The Amboyna-handled version weighs 138g and feels nimble and precise in hand. Weight and total length vary with the chosen handle. The 210mm blade gives you the reach needed for everyday prep while the compact 45mm heel height keeps the knife controlled and agile. A steady distal taper—from 2.3mm at the heel to 1.0mm near the tip—supports confident work at the heel and fine, accurate tip cuts.

Ginsan #3, also known as Silver #3, is valued for taking a crisp edge while offering the corrosion resistance and straightforward care of stainless steel. The polished Damascus cladding brings out a layered, organic pattern across both sides of the blade, giving every knife its own visual character.

Choose from three configurations: Amboyna burl and blonde buffalo horn, mono ebony and horn, or blade only. The Amboyna option pairs warm red-orange burl with pale horn, while the mono ebony option pairs a dark octagonal handle with a natural horn ferrule. Blade only is supplied without a handle and requires fitting before use.

Common Questions

Q: What is a 210mm gyuto best used for?

A: A 210mm gyuto is one of the most versatile Japanese kitchen knife formats. It is suited to slicing meat and fish, chopping vegetables, mincing herbs, and general daily preparation.

Q: Is Ginsan #3 stainless?

A: Yes. Ginsan #3 is a stainless Japanese knife steel, making it easier to care for than fully reactive carbon steels while still offering excellent sharpening response and edge quality.

Q: Which handle options are available?

A: Choose an octagonal Amboyna burl and blonde buffalo horn wa handle, a mono ebony and horn wa handle, or blade only (no handle). Natural grain and horn colour vary, making each fitted handle unique.

Q: How should I care for this knife?

A: Hand wash with mild soap and dry immediately. Never put it in a dishwasher. Avoid bones, frozen food, very hard ingredients, twisting cuts, and scraping the cutting board with the edge. Use a knife-friendly wood or soft synthetic board and sharpen with quality water stones.

Specifications

• Brand: Sakamoto
• Origin: Japan
• Knife Type: Gyuto / Japanese chef knife
• Core Steel: Ginsan #3 / Silver #3 stainless steel
• Cladding: Stainless Damascus
• Finish: Polished Damascus
• Blade Length: 210mm
• Total Length: 345mm (Amboyna-handled version; varies by configuration)
• Blade Height at Heel: 45mm
• Spine Thickness at Heel: 2.3mm
• Spine Thickness at Mid-Blade: 1.8mm
• Spine Thickness Near Tip: 1.0mm
• Weight: 138g (Amboyna-handled version; varies by configuration)
• Handle Options: Amboyna burl and blonde buffalo horn; mono ebony and horn; blade only (no handle)
• Recommended Use: Meat, fish, vegetables, fruit, herbs, and general kitchen prep
• Care: Hand wash and dry immediately; do not use on bones, frozen food, or hard materials