The Hado Sumi 210mm Gyuto Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Finish Burnt Oak is a bold statement of Hado Sumi 210mm Gyuto Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Finish Burnt Oak colors and a statement of your personality. This Hado Sumi 210mm Gyuto Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Finish Burnt Oak has all the features and technologies to ensure your comfort and durability.
Blade is hand forged shirogami 2 with a rustic style kurouchi finished soft iron cladding. Handle is octagonal burnt oak sealed with a thin clear urushi lacquer coating.
The Hado Sumi Shirogami series double bevel knives are forged at 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 flat even kireba and a polished spine and heel by Tadataka Maruyama. These will be easy to follow up thinning and are a delight to maintain.
Shirogami, or white steel, which is a very fine grained carbon steel made from low-contaminate iron. It’s loved for its ease of sharpening and ability to take a very fine, razor sharp edge. It should be mentioned that extra care is required, as the knife is not stainless and should be dried immediately after use. It will develop a dark patina with use, but any orange rust should be removed with a light abrasive.
Blade is hand forged shirogami 2 with a rustic style kurouchi finished soft iron cladding. Handle is octagonal burnt oak sealed with a thin clear urushi lacquer coating.
The Hado Sumi Shirogami series double bevel knives are forged at 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 flat even kireba and a polished spine and heel by Tadataka Maruyama. These will be easy to follow up thinning and are a delight to maintain.
Shirogami, or white steel, which is a very fine grained carbon steel made from low-contaminate iron. It’s loved for its ease of sharpening and ability to take a very fine, razor sharp edge. It should be mentioned that extra care is required, as the knife is not stainless and should be dried immediately after use. It will develop a dark patina with use, but any orange rust should be removed with a light abrasive.