Hado Junpaku W1 180 Santoku

Hado White #1 Carbon Steel 180 Santoku

We love a bunka, but this santoku does it all—with the same utility with a familiar feel. White #1 carbon steel clad in stainless.

Junpaku Series

Junpaku has a core of White #1 carbon steel - the purist's steel. Incredibly clean, notoriously demanding, and utterly unforgiving of shortcuts. It's the kind of material that separates craftsmen from merely competent makers, requiring exceptional skill from both the smith who forges it (Tanaka san) and the sharpener who brings it to life.

To make ownership more practical, the White #1 core is clad in stainless steel. You still get all the cutting performance and character of a high-carbon edge, but with significantly easier maintenance and far less worry about corrosion on the blade's outer surfaces.

The beautifully defined shinogi line speaks volumes about the precision of the grind and the consistency of the work. It's not decoration—it's evidence of craftsmanship.

Completing the knife is an octagonal handle crafted from wenge, a hardwood prized for its strength, stability, and striking appearance.

• the blade has a carbon core that can rust
• we recommend applying camellia oil for storage
• we recommend buying some rust clean, just in case
• these blades have a thin edge and are not for heavy handed cutting

Hado Knives

Hado knives are produced by Fukui Co., Ltd. in the historic knife making town Sakai, Osaka and have quickly gained a cult following among those in the know.

Their Sakai based workshop houses a team of togishi (sharpeners) who believe knife making is about more than achieving exceptional sharpness; it is about expressing individuality, dedication, and passion through their work. Each artisan contributes their unique skills and character, pouring their soul into every blade they create.

The result is a knife that offers more than outstanding performance. Beyond its cutting ability, each Hado knife is designed to resonate with its user, to experience craftsmanship of the hands that shaped it.

PS: Hado knives have some of the most beautiful packaging in the Japanese knife industry, making them a very gift-able option.