Master Hattori became 80 years old. In Japan, a person’s 80th birthday is commemorated with a special celebration called 傘寿 / Sanjyu. To celebrate his special anniversary year, and also his proud achievements as a Master craftsman, Hattori has decided to produce a Special Limited Edition Collection of knives called the 傘 San Series. 

The Hattori 傘 San Series knife collection will feature special, very limited production models, which Master Hattori can no longer produce in large quantites due to the rarity or limited availability of handle materials or blade materials.

In the end of year 2021, Hattori have launched the new “GECKO” brand knife collection, which will grow over time to become an exiting series of distinctive, high-end knives.

Needless to say, Hattori is Japan’s top-ranked Knife Maker and Hattori’s new high-end GECKO brand knife collection will be handcrafted using all of Hattori’s experience, skill, spirit and passion. Just like the Hattori 傘 SAN Series knife collection, the Hattori GECKO brand knife collection will feature special, very limited production models, which Master Hattori can no longer produce in large quantities due to the rarity or limited availability of handle materials or blade materials.

Each knife in the Hattori GECKO knife collection will have a unique “GECKO” Trade Mark logo etched on to knife blade. In Japan, the “GECKO” is considered a special creature, which brings good luck and fortune, protecting and preserving your family and your house. This communicates Hattori’s sincere wish that all Hattori knife fans and serious knife collectors will have good luck and fortune in their lives — Especially during the difficult environment of the COVID-19 pandemic.

We are proud and excited to introduce the new, high-end Hattori GECKO brand knife collection to our customers.

We have closely worked with Hattori to create the the SAN-GECKO special edition, limited quantity, 210mm San-Mai Gyuto knives utilize the reputable High Quality Japanese Powdered High Speed Tool Steel, SG-II. Master Hattori carefully selected the materials for these San-Mai (Three-piece laminated) knives: The blade is made with an SG-II Powdered High Speed Tool Steel core that is sandwiched between two layers of hard VG-2 stainless steel. This laminated blade construction provides extra strength and durability for the blade and the high carbon VG-2 stainless steel resists scratches and blade warpage. Hattori carefully selected these steel materials to ensure the creation of an efficient, practical knife that offers high cutting performance and excellent edge retention.

Master Hattori chose to use a stylish and unique, Purple Color Jigged Bone Handle. The Handle has a beautiful and Wild appearance and to ensure that it can be gripped comfortably, it has been carefully contoured and polished by hand. The full tang is taper ground to reduce weight and perfect balance.

Hattori uses the Purple Color Sugilite Gem-Composite Stone Material for the spacer between tang and purple color Jigged Bone, which makes beautiful gradation color of appearance, strength and good weight balance.

Hattori 傘 SAN-GECKO Limited Edition GECKO-3SO Gyuto 210mm (8.2 Inch, Purple Color Jigged Bone Handle with Purple Sugilite Gem-Composite Stone Spacer) is Special Limited Edition and produced for only 4Pcs.

The Gyuto is the Japanese version of the classic Western Chef’s knife. It can be used with a variety of different cutting techniques to achieve a wide range of kitchen tasks and is suitable for cutting the vast majority of meats, fish, vegetables and fruits. The Gyuto is a true multi-purpose knife.

Specification

Knife Model: Hattori 傘 SAN-GECKO Limited Edition GECKO-3P Gyuto 210mm (8.2 Inch, Purple Color Jigged Bone Handle)

Blade Material: SG-II San-Mai (SG-II core is sandwiched with VG-2 hard Stainless Steel)

Rockwell Hardness (HRc): 62

Blade Grind and Edge Shape: Double Bevel Edge 50/50

Handle Material: Purple Color Jigged Bone Handle with Purple Sugilite Gem-Composite Stone Spacer and Stainless Steel Bolster

Saya Included: No.