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HADO Sumi Blue #1 Damascus Ko-Bunka Cherry Bark Handle

$552.00
$552.00
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HADO knives are produced in Sakai in collaboration with master blacksmiths Yoshikazu Tanaka and Shogo Yamatsuka. HADO knives are sharpened by in house sharpener Maruyama-san who utilizes a wide style grind that has great symmetry and consistency. The fit and finish on all of HADO knives is superb with no detail spared.

This series is forged by Yoshikazu Tanaka from Aogami #1 steel laminated in iron suminagashi damascus. The blade face is left with kurouchi and natural texture from forging. Tanaka-san's Aogami #1 treatment is world class and is highly praised by chefs and enthusiasts worldwide. The octagonal handle is made of lacquered cherry with the bark of cherry wood on both sides of the handle. Elegant and comfortable.

Edge length: 128g
Height at heel: 46.8mm
Spine thickness above heel: 2.5mm
Weight: 120g