{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-hayabusa-ginsan-santoku-180mm","title":"Hatsukokoro Hayabusa Ginsan Santoku 180mm Ebony","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro Hayabusa Ginsan Santoku 180mm Ebony is a stainless-clad general-purpose knife best fit for first-timers, students, and professional chefs seeking an affordable entry into Japanese cutlery. Produced by Hyogo-based maker Hatsukokoro as part of their budget-friendly Hayabusa line, this double-bevel blade features a Migaki finish and san-mai stainless clad construction. The 180mm Santoku profile measures 47mm at the heel with a spine thickness of 1.7mm tapering to 0.9mm at the tip, weighing 124g for controlled chopping and slicing tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGinsan steel offers the sharpness associated with carbon steel while providing stainless corrosion resistance, featuring a fine grain structure that supports edge refinement. This steel balances edge retention with ease of sharpening and suits users who want carbon-like performance without reactive maintenance requirements. The Hayabusa series is noted for being thin behind the edge and easy to care for, though the steel can be slightly brittle during use. An octagonal ebony handle provides a tapered geometric grip that pairs with the lightweight blade geometry for comfortable daily operation in home or professional kitchens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46794566500573,"sku":"HATS-HYG3-SA180","price":195000.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_9993.jpg?v=1768183366","url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.co.kr\/en\/products\/hatsukokoro-hayabusa-ginsan-santoku-180mm","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}