Gin-san (Silver 3) - Gingami No.3
Gin-san (Silver 3) - premium Japanese stainless steel
Gin-san, also known as Silver 3 (Gingami No. 3), is a premium Japanese stainless steel manufactured by Hitachi Metals. This steel is highly regarded for its excellent combination of corrosion resistance, hardness and ease of grindability.
Properties of Gin-san steel (Silver 3):
✔ Carbon steel-inspired composition - Gin-san behaves similarly to traditional carbon steel, but with the benefit of stainless steel durability.
✔ Hardness around HRC 59-61 - The knife keeps its sharpness for a long time without being extremely brittle.
✔ Easy sharpening - Unlike other stainless steels, Gin-san can be sharpened well even on a fine grinding stone.
✔ Excellent corrosion resistance - Thanks to a composition with a higher chromium content than ordinary carbon steel.
✔ Clean and fine cut - Ideal for kitchen knives designed for precision cutting of ingredients.
Composition of steel Gin-san (Silver 3):
- C (carbon): ~ 0.95-1.1% - contributes to hardness and sharpness
- Cr (chromium): ~ 13% - provides corrosion resistance
- Mn (manganese): ~ 0.6-1.0% - increases steel strength
- Si (silicon): ~ 0.35% - helps with strength and hardness
Why choose a Gin-san steel knife?
The Gin-san is a great choice for those who want a traditional Japanese knife with the properties of carbon steel, but don't want to worry about drying and oiling it regularly. Its corrosion resistance, long-lasting sharpness and easy sharpening make it ideal for professional chefs and home enthusiasts alike.
Summary:
Gin-san (Silver 3) combines the advantages of carbon and stainless steels - sharp, hard, easy to sharpen and corrosion resistant.
