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A superb Universal knife with kiritsuke tip
15cm San Maï design blade: 3 superimposed layers of steel
Japanese Ginsan stainless steel core - 0.95% carbon
Easy-to-maintain sharp edge - Hardness: 59/60 HRC
Octagonal handle made of cherry wood
Forged by Shogo Yamatsuka and sharpened by Tadataka Maruyama
Handcrafted in Sakai, Japan
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The creation of theHado artisan workshop in Sakai was the result of collaboration between Sakai Fukui sales manager Tadataka Maruyama and company president Ryuichiro Fukui. Tadataka had long dreamed of becoming a craftsman and shared this ambition with Ryuichiro, who for his part wanted to revive handmade knife production. Indeed, Sakai Fukui was concentrating mainly on industrial production. Ryuichiro offered Tadataka a training course while he set up an in-house craft workshop. After three years of intensive training, Tadataka was ready to embark on this joint adventure. In spring 2019, the workshop opened its doors.
The term Hado (刃道), which means "the road of blades" in Japanese, was adopted to name the workshop because of its significance. It embodies the craftsmen's ambition to achieve excellence in knife forging, perfecting themselves every time they practice their craft. They put all their tamashi (魂), their soul, into this goal to create superb knives with exceptional cutting performance.
The kiritsuke Universal knife was forged by Shogo Yamatsuka, a blacksmith originally from Sakai. He trained with his father, also a blacksmith, and learned all about Ginsan steel. A true expert in this steel and a certified Traditional Master Craftsman, he is the only blacksmith capable of hot-forging the Ginsan alloy due to its difficult handling. Shogo Yamatsuka has spent 30 years working hard to master the art of steel forging (called Hizukuri - 檜作), and it's this that earned him his Master Craftsman title from Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. Tadataka Maruyama then sharpened the knife with his expert hands. The workshop's head sharpener ensures that your knife has exceptional cutting quality, so that it performs well with every cut.
Left: Shogo Yamatsuka / right: Tadataka Maruyama
This Hado Universal knife has a 15cm blade with a San Maï structure. These words, which mean "3 layers" in Japanese, clearly show how the blade is constructed. It features a hard steel core that is enveloped by a layer of softer steel, folded on either side. This design protects the core while providing excellent balance.
The core of the blade is made of Japanese Ginsan steel, also known as G3 or Silver 3. This steel contains around 0.95% carbon, giving it increased hardness and superior rigidity to maintain its sharpness for longer. What's more, thanks to its high chromium content (approx. 13.5%), Ginsan steel offers excellent corrosion resistance. Your knife achieves a hardness of 59/60 HRC, guaranteeing easy blade maintenance. Simply sharpen with a stone when necessary.
The core is then covered witha layer of softer stainless steel, folding in on either side to form the 3 layers of steel. Ginsan steel is protected and more flexible, making it more resistant to impact and breakage during cutting. The alternating layers of steel are also visible along the cutting edge: a random wavy pattern is created, giving the knife a unique visual appeal.
The blade features a kiritsuke-shaped tip for efficient cutting. The blade fits more easily into the food. It also features engraved kanji on each side and a polished finish. The knife blade is both authentic and elegant.
Your handcrafted Japanese knife features an octagonal handle suitable for both right- and left-handed cooks. It fits perfectly into the palm of your hand, offering comfort and maneuverability, even for prolonged cutting.
It is made from cherry wood, a sacred species in Japan as a metaphor for ephemeral nature, the beauty of things and of life. Cherry is a strong, light, medium-hard wood with long-lasting durability. Its brown color is enhanced by red to pinkish reflections that are visible once the knife is exposed to light.
Finally, wood pulp has been added where the blade fits into the handle, ensuring a perfect seal. Water can't seep in, and food residues can't get in, for total hygiene.
As the knife is made from top-quality materials, it should be washed exclusively by hand. Soaking it in the sink or putting it in the dishwasher are not recommended. Once the knife has been cleaned, it should be dried carefully and immediately to remove all traces of moisture. You can then store it in a dry place, such as its superb case.
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