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OUL Sakai Ginsan Makiji Bunka
A superb knife with a unique makiji lacquer handle from Hado's "non-standard" collection made under their OUL house brand by Yamatsuka-san and sharpened by Maruyama-san.
We have this single piece and it's listed as non-standard due some minor pitting in the cladding steel on both sides during forging. These can be seen in the detail photos which are of the exact knife available to purchase and we have just this one.
What is a "non-standard" OUL/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. It might even be a perfect knife but just one with limited availability.
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.
