Gyuto 240mm B1D Aogami #1 Damascus Clad Cherry & Oak
Forged in Sakai, Japan by master blacksmith Yoshikazu Tanaka, the core steel on this HADO Sumi B1D Gyuto 240mm is a custom forged SanMai laminate featuring Aogami #1 clad in a subtle and yet beautifully finished Damascus. The Aogami steel features great edge retention, sharpness and exceptional toughness.
A slightly new profile on this Gyuto from HADO with a taller blade height and slightly more bellied edge profile. Ground and sharpened by HADO knives’ Tadataka Maruyama, the spine thickness is consistent beautifully polished up until the primary bevel, which then tapers very quickly towards the tip giving the knife a very stable feel. A wide bevel, flat ground knife, these blades are super sharp and thin behind the edge. Pressing your fingernail against the edge you will notice a little flex, demonstrating just how thin and sharp these knives are.
The knife is a beautifully finished and will perform exceptionally well and a variety of tasks, with such a thin and fine edge these knives truly excel at fine detail work.
Elegant in every way the Sumi B1D series features a contrast rich design with dark black Kurouchi, subtle etched Damascus and satin polished bevels. The handles are an exquisite and unique combination of cherry bark and oak with a thick and durable lacquer clear coat.
The most recent series to be developed by HADO Knives is an incredible addition to an already exceptional series of Sakai made premium kitchen knives.
Product Specification
Blade Type: Gyuto
Overall length:
Edge Length: 240mm
Spine Heel: 3.13mm
Spine Mid: 2.27mm
Spine Tip (20mm before): 1.27mm
Blade Height: 57.15mm
Weight: 214g
Cutting Edge Steel: Aogami #1
Stainless: No
HRC: 65
Blade Construction: 3 Layer (San Mai)
Blade Finish: Kurouchi, Acid Etched (Forced Patina), and Satin Polish
Grind: Flat
Handle Construction: Hidden Tang
Handle Materials: Oak, Cherry Bark
Handedness: Ambidextrous
Saya, Hand Crafted Storage or Display Included: No
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
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Returns
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However, we understand that you may need to return products occasionally. If you are not entirely happy, you can return your purchase in its original condition within 14 days for a refund. Please email if you wish to return any goods.
In the unlikely event that you receive faulty goods or your order is damaged in transit, please contact us for instructions on how to return the goods as in this case we will meet the cost of return postage, though only if this is arranged through our authorised carriers. Any claim for refund or exchange resulting from faulty goods or goods damaged in transit must be raised within 5 business days.
All Modern Cooking logistics partners provide insurance in case of damage, but the coverage is only valid if we are notified within 5 business days. Please make sure to inspect your order immediately upon receipt to ensure that there is no damage.
Once we have the goods back, we will issue a full refund or send replacements where possible, as you prefer.
Product Care:
Cleaning: Clean by hand with warm water. Avoid wetting the handle when possible.
Sharpening: We advise using whetstones to sharpen your knives and a honing rod or steel to maintain the burr between sharpening sessions.
Reactive Steels: Reactive steels like Aogami Super, Apex Ultra or one of the many premium reactive German and Swedish steels are susceptible to rust if not properly cared for. In this case we advise that you keep the knife dry between uses and when storing the knife for longer periods wiping the knife blade with Tsubaki oil or another food safe oil is a wise choice. This will not stop a patina forming on the blade, but it will stop rust. A patina can be a beautiful personal feature on your knife and helps to stop rust forming. So, dry your knife regularly between uses, store in a dry place and apply some Tsubaki oil from time to time when storing for long periods.
A reference guide to steel types
Handle Care: If you have a knife with a non-stabilised wooden handle, you can apply Tsubaki oil or another food safe oil to your handle from time to time. Food safe wax can be applied to both stabilised and no-stabilised wooden handles. Never apply hot wax or oil as you risk warping or damaging the handle.
