Brand: HADO
Line: Kirisame
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Smith: Yoshikazu Tanaka 田中
Sharpener: HADO
Profile: Bunka
Edge Length: 170mm
Blade Height: 51mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #1 (White #1)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (Clad), San Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Nashiji (Textured)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Scorched Oak
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A
Spine Length: 187mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.5mm
Handle Length: 135mm
Total Length: 320mm
Weight: 172g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately
Please note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual items may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.
Care advisement: Carbon with Stainless Cladding
This blade has a stainless cladding around most of the knife except for the edge, which is fully carbon. Care must still be used to avoid rust especially on the carbon portion of the blade. Wipe dry after each use, and ideally between preparing different products, especially when using acidic and salty products. A patina will form over time on the carbon portion helping increase stain resistance slightly. Hand wash and dry only. Store away from liquids and open windows. Keep the blade covered when storing or traveling. Use only on appropriate cutting surfaces such as softer woods and plastics.