Hado Sumi B1D 180 Bunka Padouk

Hado Blue Carbon Steel 180 Bunka

A precision-focused bunka made with damascus carbon steel with a fine k-tip for detailed prep work and exceptional control.

Sumi B1D Series

The blades are gloriously tall, giving it the sort of road presence normally associated with a Range Rover. Behind the edge, it's thin, with a subtle hollow grind that allows it to slip through vegetables, meat and herbs with all the resistance of a hot cannonball through custard.

The B1D series are forged by Tanaka-san, which immediately tells you two things. First, it's serious. And second, somewhere in Japan, a man has spent more time thinking about steel than he has about himself.

Then there's the steel. Blue #2 at the core, clad in soft iron and dressed in a beautiful Damascus finish. This isn't stainless, sensible, safe steel. No. This is proper steel. The sort that develops character, demands attention, and rewards you with an edge so sharp it makes lasers seem a bit half-hearted

The handles are made from padouk with a deep red-orange tone that over time mellows into a richer, darker tone, much like a fine whisky ageing in a barrel, gaining character rather than simply getting old.

• the blade is carbon steel clad in iron and 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.