Gyuto 210mm Kirisame Series Shirogami #1 Stainless Clad Scorched Oak

Forged in Sakai, Japan by master blacksmith Yoshikazu Tanaka of Tanaka Uchihamono. At the core we find one of the most pure and traditional of the Japanese knife making steels, Shirogami One. The steel takes an exceptionally sharp edge and is like butter on a whetstone, making it easy to maintain. Clad in a protective jacket of stainless steel the knife is designed for performance and maintainability.

A classic Hado Gyuto profile on this series, perfect for fine, detailed slicing. The super fine edge ground and sharpened by HADO knives’ Tadataka Maruyama. The geometry features a consistent spine thickness, which is 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 beautifully finished and will perform exceptionally well in a variety of tasks, but with such a thin and fine edge these knives truly excel at fine detail work. 

Hado design lead Yoshio Ichikawa continues to show a skill for contemporary knife design while pridefully acknowledging Sakai's traditional aesthetics. A brushed (Nashiji) brute de forge (Ku) is a subtle and classy combination that transitions beautifully into the hazy textured bevels. This combination of textures and light grey hues pairs beautifully with the modest yet beautiful scorched oak handle.

A beautiful example of the culinary classic, carbon clad in stainless steel.