HADO

HADO is a Sakai-based brand that integrates forging, sharpening, and finishing in-house—rare in a region where these roles are often separate. Founded by former members of Oul Sakai, HADO works with blacksmiths like Yoshikazu Tanaka, Satoshi Nakagawa and Shogo Yamatsuka, while sharpening is led by their in-house grinders. The result is knives with consistent geometry, exceptional edges, and distinctive polish. HADO focuses on clean grinds, comfortable profiles, and high-performance finishes, often using White and Blue carbon steels. By controlling the full process, they offer knives with both artisan quality and a unified design vision.