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Hado Sumi 210mm Gyuto Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Finish Burnt Oak

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The Hado Sumi line is a  hand forged shirogami 2 blade with a rustic style kurouchi finished soft iron cladding. Handle is octagonal burnt oak sealed with a thin clear urushi lacquer coating.

 



About This Knife

Everyday Prep

Good for veggies and boneless protein

Avoid Bones & Dense Foods

If you can't bite it, don't cut it.

Iron Clad Carbon

Reactive core steel between two reactive layers.

Thin Grind

Particularly thin grind. Use with intention.

Ambidextrous

Suitable for all users.

Gyuto

A Japanese chef’s knife inspired by Western profiles, the gyuto is versatile and balanced. It excels on vegetables, boneless meat, and fish. Its pointed tip allows for precision, while the gentle curve supports rocking cuts.

Listed Length: 210mm
Total Length: 357mm
Edge Length: 202mm
Heel Height: 45mm
Spine Thickness: 2.89mm
Weight:
Orientation: Ambidextrous

Blade Type: Iron Clad Carbon
Steel Type: Shirogami 2 (White Paper #2)
Steel Hardness (HRC):
Maintenance: More Attention
Handle Type: Japanese (wa)
Handle Material: Burnt Oak Handle

  • This is a carbon steel knife made from thin, hard steel.
  • Hand wash and towel dry after use. Do not air dry or place in the dishwasher.
  • Expect oxidation (color change, staining, spotting) with use.
  • Prolonged exposure to moisture or food debris will cause rust; remove any rust with a light abrasive.
  • Remove surface rust gently with a mild abrasive and progress to more aggressive abrasives if needed. Coarse abrasives will leave scratches in most finishes.
  • Avoid twisting, scraping, or use on dense or hard foods and surfaces to avoid early dulling and edge damage. If you wouldn't bite into it, don't cut it with this knife.
  • Use on wooden cutting boards only. Do not use bamboo, plastic, stone or metal cutting surfaces.

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Fine - Japanese Double Bevel

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Shirogami 2 (White Paper #2)

Carbon (C): 1.05–1.15%| Manganese (Mn): 0.2–0.3%| Phosphorus (P/S): trace

White 2 is a slightly lower|carbon variant (~1.05–1.15% C) offering better toughness and ease of sharpening. Common in Japanese kitchen knives, it reaches ~61–63 HRC and provides a clean, crisp edge. It’s reactive but widely loved for its balance between hardness and maintainability.

About HADO

Sakai, Osaka, Japan

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.

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