HADO - Shiosai Kiritsuke - Urushi Oak Handle - 210mm

A Kiritsuke is a Japanese hybrid knife, blending features of the Gyuto (chef’s knife) and Yanagiba (slicer). It has a long, flat blade with a distinct k-tip, ideal for precise slicing and chopping. Traditionally, single-beveled Kiritsuke knives were reserved for executive chefs in Japanese kitchens as a symbol of status. Today, double-beveled versions offer greater versatility, making Kiritsuke a refined, multi-purpose knife favored by experienced chefs.

We’re thrilled to announce that we now carry Hado knives, a brand deeply rooted in ‘tamashii’ (魂, soul)—the essence of their craftsmanship. Each knife is made with deep intention, designed to create a connection with its user.

The new Shiosai line has truly touched my ‘tamashii’. Shiosai, meaning “the sound of the tide,” is beautifully captured in the geometric hammering, soft kasumi finish, and polished edge, evoking sunlight shimmering on the ocean and waves crashing against the shore.

Crafted with stainless cladding and SPG2 (Super Gold 2) steel, a high-carbon, high-alloy stainless steel, refined through powder metallurgy for an exceptionally fine grain structure, these knives offer phenomenal edge retention and easy sharpening.

This Kiritsuke features a stunning urushi-lacquered oak handle, providing superb balance and comfort.

Each blade is meticulously sharpened by Tadataka Maruyama, Naohiro Nomura, and Takafumi Tsuda, achieving absolute perfection.

-DESCRIPTION-

• Shape - Kiritsuke

• Blade length - 210mm

• Blade Height - 48.2mm

• Blade Thickness - 2mm

• Weight - 152.2g

• Blade Construction - San Mai

• Cladding - Stainless Tsuchime

• Steel Type - SPG2

• Rockwell Hardness - 63 HRC

• Handle - Urushi Oak

• Made in - Sakai City, Osaka, Japan

• Brand - Hado

Composition of SPG2 (Super Gold 2) Steel

• Carbon (C): 1.25–1.45% (Enhances hardness and edge retention)

• Chromium (Cr): 14–16% (Provides corrosion resistance and wear resistance)

• Molybdenum (Mo): 2–3% (Improves toughness and enhances resistance to pitting and corrosion)

• Vanadium (V): 1.8–2.2% (Contributes to grain refinement, edge retention, and wear resistance)

• Manganese (Mn): 0.40% (Enhances strength and hardenability)

• Silicon (Si): 0.50% (Adds toughness and improves overall durability)

Key Features of SG2 Steel:

• Powder metallurgy construction results in a fine, uniform grain structure, making it extremely sharp and easy to maintain.

• High hardness (HRC 62-64) offers exceptional edge retention.

• Excellent corrosion resistance, making it a great choice for kitchen knives.

• Tougher than many other high-hardness steels, reducing chipping risk.

SG2 is a premium stainless steel, often used in high-end Japanese knives for its outstanding balance of sharpness, durability, and ease of maintenance.