{"product_id":"zan-shin-san-ginsan-silver-3-steel-nickel-damascus-gyuto-21cm","title":"残心 Zan Shin® San - Ginsan Silver-3 Steel Nickel Damascus Gyuto 21cm\/24cm","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eZan Shin® SAN 燦 — Ginsan Silver #3 Nickel Damascus\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e燦 (SAN)\u003c\/b\u003e means brilliance or radiance in Japanese, reflecting the blade's luminous finish and the beauty it brings to everyday cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAn original Zan Shin series, SAN was designed by Kaz in collaboration with Seki Kanetsugu, drawing on his experience as a chef, knife sharpener and Japanese knife retailer in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAt its core is \u003cb\u003eGinsan (Silver #3)\u003c\/b\u003e, a Japanese stainless steel known for its excellent sharpness, ease of sharpening and corrosion resistance. Its balance of performance and practicality makes it an ideal choice for everyday cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe blade features a refined \u003cb\u003ekiritsuke-style profile\u003c\/b\u003e, combining its distinctive angular appearance with a slightly less delicate tip for everyday practicality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Ginsan core is surrounded by \u003cb\u003enickel Damascus cladding\u003c\/b\u003e, featuring intricate patterns, a textured tsuchime finish and a brilliant mirror polish that catches the light beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe handle is crafted from \u003cb\u003eebony\u003c\/b\u003e, chosen for its durability and rich, dark appearance. A reddish-brown wood spacer adds a subtle contrast to the blade's radiant finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCombining striking craftsmanship with everyday practicality, SAN is designed to be a knife you will enjoy using and caring for over many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade: Ginsan (Silver-3) Steel, double edged\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharpness　★★\u003cspan\u003e★★\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e★\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (5\/5)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardness\/durability　★★\u003cspan\u003e★\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e★\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☆ (4\/5)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdge retention  ★★★★☆ (4\/5)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEase of sharpening　\u003cspan\u003e★★★★☆ (4\/5)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRust resistance　\u003cspan\u003e★★★★★ (5\/5)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufactured by Hitachi Metals,Ltd. Contains Carbon 1.05%, Chromium 13%, Manganese 0.8%, Rockwell Hardness 59-62 HRC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighest quality stainless steel with similar characteristics to carbon steel. Made from very pure, fine particle components. Ensures best performance among other stainless steel knives.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"30\" width=\"365\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType of Stainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHRC reference (the higher, the better in sharpness, edge retention and longer lifetime)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrice reference for general chef's knife 21cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilver-3\/Ginsan-ko\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59-62\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$$$$ ($300-500)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUX10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59-61\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$$$ ($200-300)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVG10 and VG1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59-60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$$ ($100-200)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandle: Ebony with wood ring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAll the knives are pre-sharpened to the optimal result. They are ready for the first cut! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKnife for a Good Cause - We donate $2 for every knife sold\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6JHrRC7LuMg?si=gZJxcSluvw-dd9yV\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour knife will save someone's life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe started a corporate partnership with \u003cstrong\u003eCancer Council Victoria\u003c\/strong\u003e in July 2024. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy purchasing knives from us, you will automatically participate in this campaign as we collect $2 from the sales of every knife product. Say if you purchase 2 knives, we donate $4 on behalf of you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information, visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kazsknifeonline.com.au\/pages\/knife-for-a-good-cause\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/kazsknifeonline.com.au\/pages\/knife-for-a-good-cause\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_5pbx userContent\" data-ft='{\"tn\":\"K\"}' id=\"js_yn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_5pbx userContent\" data-ft='{\"tn\":\"K\"}' id=\"js_e7\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_5pbx userContent\" data-ft='{\"tn\":\"K\"}' id=\"js_xv\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKaz's Knife \"No worries, Minor-Issue Warranty\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xpX_DcwSzks\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving been used for a while, even good knives can get chipped and rusty as seen in the above video, but don't worry! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of the minor issues can be fixed by sharpening on a #400-#1000 whetstone. We have tutorial videos for you to learn how to use whetstone. However, it might seem a bit hard work to get it done by yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKaz's knife is offering \"Minor-issue warranty\" which covers small chips and rust on the knives you purchased from us. You can always contact us when you feel your knife became dull, chipped, rusty, etc. We fix those minor issues and send the sharpened knife back to you, mostly \u003cspan\u003efor free of charge!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(depending on how much work is required, also you bear the postage for sending the knife to us)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(*) Please be advised, we do not warrant major issues caused by misuses such as dropped, cutting bones or frozen food, putting too much force into hard materials, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe ship products from Melbourne with Australia Post. Delivery for stocked items takes 1-4 business days depending on your location. Please allow extra 2-3 business days for an international delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree shipping applies above $250 orders. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReturn policy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur policy lasts 7 days. If 7 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMessage from Kaz and Harry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1787\/0351\/files\/kaz_and_harry_large.jpg?v=1507389013\" alt=\"\" width=\"308\" height=\"308\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Good knife will change your life\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe best shortcut to improving your cooking is to change to a good sharp kitchen knife.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf the knife cuts well, the ingredients will taste delicious. And a delicious dish puts a smile on the face of the people who eat it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe want you to make life itself more fun by changing your kitchen knife. Let us guide you to choose the good knife to change your life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kaz's Japanese Knife and Kitchenware","offers":[{"title":"21cm","offer_id":47060533412036,"sku":null,"price":340.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24cm","offer_id":47060533444804,"sku":null,"price":360.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1787\/0351\/files\/563c4495eab4aba9f00d70d0ee05c077.jpg?v=1792466535","url":"https:\/\/kazsknifeonline.com.au\/products\/zan-shin-san-ginsan-silver-3-steel-nickel-damascus-gyuto-21cm","provider":"Kaz's Knife and Kitchenware","version":"1.0","type":"link"}