Hado Sumi B1D 240mm Tall Gyuto Aogami 1 Carbon Damascus Clad Urushi Sakura and Oak
Blade is hand forged aogami #1 with a non-stainless suminagashi cladding. Handle is octagonal cherry with sections of natural cherry bark remaining sealed with an urushi lacquer coating.
The Hado ‘Sumi B1D’ aogami 1 series double bevel knives are forged at Tanaka Hamono, led by Yoshikazu Tanaka a top level ‘Dentokougeshi’ blacksmith in Sakai City, Osaka. Tanaka Hamono's treatment of aogami 1 is very highly regarded, he manages to incorporate both toughness, ease of sharpening with excellent edge formation with long edge life. They are ground with flat even kireba and a polished spine and heel and will be easy to follow up thinning and are a delight to maintain.
Aogami 1 has the best edge formation of the aogami steels. It typically works best at slightly finer finishes than aogami 2 or super and has excellent edge life when finished well. Aogami 1 is the highest carbon content alloy of the aogami group of steels, it has excellent edge formation working very well at high finishes and extremely well with medium hard natural stone finishes. It should be mentioned that extra care is required, as this 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.
HADO is based in Sakai, Japan, launched in 2019 by Fukui & Co. Ltd. The brand was influenced by Tadataka Maruyama, a former sales and warehouse manager at Fukui & Co., whose passion for craftsmanship led him to train for three years with master sharpeners in Sakai. With the support of company president Motonari Fukui, HADO was created to foster Maruyama’s journey and uphold Sakai's sharpening traditions. Though Maruyama has since pursued his own independent work, his influence remains central to HADO’s approach.
HADO works with some of Sakai’s most respected blacksmiths—including Yoshikazu Tanaka and Satoshi Nakagawa—who forge blades from a number of premium steels as well as highgrade pre-laminated stock. These are then sharpened and finished by HADO’s in-house team, ensuring exceptional craftsmanship in consistent geometry and refined edges.
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Hado Sumi B1D 240mm Tall Gyuto Aogami 1 Carbon Damascus Clad Urushi Sakura and Oak
Hado Sumi B1D 240mm Tall Gyuto Aogami 1 Carbon Damascus Clad Urushi Sakura and Oak
Blade is hand forged aogami #1 with a non-stainless suminagashi cladding. Handle is octagonal cherry with sections of natural cherry bark remaining sealed with an urushi lacquer coating.
The Hado ‘Sumi B1D’ aogami 1 series double bevel knives are forged at Tanaka Hamono, led by Yoshikazu Tanaka a top level ‘Dentokougeshi’ blacksmith in Sakai City, Osaka. Tanaka Hamono's treatment of aogami 1 is very highly regarded, he manages to incorporate both toughness, ease of sharpening with excellent edge formation with long edge life. They are ground with flat even kireba and a polished spine and heel and will be easy to follow up thinning and are a delight to maintain.
Aogami 1 has the best edge formation of the aogami steels. It typically works best at slightly finer finishes than aogami 2 or super and has excellent edge life when finished well. Aogami 1 is the highest carbon content alloy of the aogami group of steels, it has excellent edge formation working very well at high finishes and extremely well with medium hard natural stone finishes. It should be mentioned that extra care is required, as this 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.
HADO is based in Sakai, Japan, launched in 2019 by Fukui & Co. Ltd. The brand was influenced by Tadataka Maruyama, a former sales and warehouse manager at Fukui & Co., whose passion for craftsmanship led him to train for three years with master sharpeners in Sakai. With the support of company president Motonari Fukui, HADO was created to foster Maruyama’s journey and uphold Sakai's sharpening traditions. Though Maruyama has since pursued his own independent work, his influence remains central to HADO’s approach.
HADO works with some of Sakai’s most respected blacksmiths—including Yoshikazu Tanaka and Satoshi Nakagawa—who forge blades from a number of premium steels as well as highgrade pre-laminated stock. These are then sharpened and finished by HADO’s in-house team, ensuring exceptional craftsmanship in consistent geometry and refined edges.
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Blade is hand forged aogami #1 with a non-stainless suminagashi cladding. Handle is octagonal cherry with sections of natural cherry bark remaining sealed with an urushi lacquer coating.
The Hado ‘Sumi B1D’ aogami 1 series double bevel knives are forged at Tanaka Hamono, led by Yoshikazu Tanaka a top level ‘Dentokougeshi’ blacksmith in Sakai City, Osaka. Tanaka Hamono's treatment of aogami 1 is very highly regarded, he manages to incorporate both toughness, ease of sharpening with excellent edge formation with long edge life. They are ground with flat even kireba and a polished spine and heel and will be easy to follow up thinning and are a delight to maintain.
Aogami 1 has the best edge formation of the aogami steels. It typically works best at slightly finer finishes than aogami 2 or super and has excellent edge life when finished well. Aogami 1 is the highest carbon content alloy of the aogami group of steels, it has excellent edge formation working very well at high finishes and extremely well with medium hard natural stone finishes. It should be mentioned that extra care is required, as this 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.
HADO is based in Sakai, Japan, launched in 2019 by Fukui & Co. Ltd. The brand was influenced by Tadataka Maruyama, a former sales and warehouse manager at Fukui & Co., whose passion for craftsmanship led him to train for three years with master sharpeners in Sakai. With the support of company president Motonari Fukui, HADO was created to foster Maruyama’s journey and uphold Sakai's sharpening traditions. Though Maruyama has since pursued his own independent work, his influence remains central to HADO’s approach.
HADO works with some of Sakai’s most respected blacksmiths—including Yoshikazu Tanaka and Satoshi Nakagawa—who forge blades from a number of premium steels as well as highgrade pre-laminated stock. These are then sharpened and finished by HADO’s in-house team, ensuring exceptional craftsmanship in consistent geometry and refined edges.
