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Hado

Hado Blue #1 Damascus Gyuto 210mm

 
 

A stunning tall gyuto from Hado's "non-standard" collection.

This knife has a slightly forward pointing heel shape compared to the typical shape which tends to be closer to a 90 degree angle from the spine. Apart from this, the knife has been made and finished to the exact same standards of all the Blue #1 knives in the range and is sold as a new "non-standard" knife for this reason.

What is a "non-standard" HADO knife?

HADO are well known for their exacting attention to detail, fit and finish so when we are occasionally able to source any non-standard knives, it simply means it would be a knife that doesn't exactly match the standard size, thickness or shape of the other knives in the range so you might find a slightly shorter knife, one that's a fraction thinner on the spine or with a slightly forward facing heel instead of straight. 

All the knives are still made and finished to a standard HADO are satisfied with but due to these small differences they are marked as non-standard.

Please note that when buying a non-standard knife, it is limited to only what we have available and the reason for it being non-standard is clearly listed. Your 30 day money back guarantee remains the same as with all purchases on the site but we cannot exchange the knife for a different model.

 

First Impressions

Hado's Blue #1 Damascus range is characterised by its height and outstanding geometry. Forged by Yoshikazu Tanaka and sharpened by Tadataka Maruyama they are one of Hado's flagship ranges and an absolute joy to use.