Crafted in Sakai, Japan, by masters Tanaka and Maruyama, the Sumi series by HADO approaches top-level performance. Superb fit and finish with consistent grind, impressive on all fronts.
- HADO Sumi Japanese Knife
- Sakai, Osaka, Japan
- 240mm Gyuto Knife
- Yoshikazu Tanaka Blacksmith
- Maruyama-san Sharpener
- Shirogami (White) # 2
- Soft Iron Clad
- Mono Black Oak WA Handle
- Hand-Crafted in Japan
- Edge Length: 230mm | Overall Length: 390mm | Blade Height: 52mm | Weight: 207g
- Blade Thickness: (A) 3.6 (B) 3.0 (C) 0.4
* The grind on these knives is very thin, performance is extremely high but care is required to prevent chipping or cracking.
* High carbon knives will change colour (patina), they require a small amount of care to prevent surface rust.
* As our Japanese chef knives are hand-made, small variations in size and appearance may occur, and measurements and images are a guide only.
Japanese Knife | Gyuto (Chef Knife)
The Gyuto, or Japanese chef knife, is widely considered to be the most versatile kitchen knife for both professional chefs & home cooks alike.
With a variety of sizes and shapes available, generally the Gyuto is similar to western style chef knives in shape, however thinner, lighter, made of harder steel and retains a sharper edge. They consist of a flat mid-heel section for chopping, a curve towards the tip for rock cutting and a pointed tip for precision work.
If you are going to purchase just 1 good knife, the Gyuto (or perhaps the similar Santoku) would absolutely be the knife to choose.