KoBunka 135mm Sumi Shirogami #2

Forged in Sakai, Japan by master blacksmith Yoshikazu Tanaka, the core steel on this HADO Sumi KoBunka 135mm is Hitachi Metals Yasuki Specialty Steel (YSS) Shirogami Two. The steel takes a fantastically sharp edge and is easy to maintain.

The knife features a San Mai or 3-layer construction with the Shirogami steel protected by an iron cladding. Ground and sharpened by HADO knives’ Tadataka Maruyama, the spine thickness is consistent 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.

Tadataka-San has done an amazing job in terms of fit and finish and each knife features a beautifully polished and rounded spine and artfully ground, angular choil. A blend of textures on the face of the blade help to highlight the three-layer San Mai construction. Beautiful, dark black Kurouchi drifts into a misty Kasumi before hitting the satiny mirror polished edge band.

A traditional octagonal shaped, hidden tang handle, with a luxurious feeling, natural wax finish pairs beautifully with the stunning, yet rustic blade.

This is a very classy knife featuring amazing fit and finish, world class grind and a beautiful, tasteful design.