BC Exclusive - Tanaka Shirogami 2

This BC exclusive Hado series is hand-forged by Tanaka Hamono. The blades are shirogami 2 with iron cladding, and the handles are an octagonal oak handled sealed with urushi lacquer.

The Hado Sumi Shirogami series double bevel knives are forged by Tanaka Hamono, led by Yoshikazu Tanaka a top level dentokougeshi blacksmith in Sakai City, Osaka. Tanaka Hamono coaxes excellent edge retention and toughness from shirogami 2 (aka white steel) with a smooth easy sharpening feel.

They are ground with a flat, even kireba and a polished spine and heel by Tadataka Maruyama, a very talented up and coming sharpener. These will be easy to follow up with thinning and are a delight to maintain.