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.
Product details
- Blade Length: 233mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
- Total Length: 394mm (Blade tip to handle end)
- Blade Height: 58.9mm (Heel to spine)
- Blade Thickness: 3.35mm (Spine width above the heel) 2.94mm (Measured halfway along spine) 1.06mm (Measured 15mm from tip)
- Total Weight: 211 grams
- Core Steel: Blue Steel #1
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Care Tip – Reactive Carbon Steel
The core (and on some ranges, the cladding steel too) of this knife is made using a carbon steel which can react with moisture and acids in your food and so is not stainless or rust-proof.
- Cladding Steel: Soft Iron
- Hardness: 63-64 (HRC)
- Handle Style: Japanese
- Handle Material: Octagonal black oak
- Left or Right handed: Either (Double Bevel)
Product SKU: HADO-028-##
Our aim is to measure and photograph our products as accurately as possible but due to many items being handmade, finished or using natural materials, there can be minor variance in measurements and things such as blade or wood finishes can vary. We will always endeavour to provide the most accurate measurements, photos and descriptions of our products.
Some measurements such as HRC are provided by manufacturers and should therefore be used as a guide.
Protection & care for this knife
We recommend a large gyuto size blade guard for this knife. No wooden saya are compatable due to the height of the blade.
Meet the maker
HADO Knife
The Blue #1 Damascus range is forged by Yoshikazu Tanaka and sharpened by Tadataka Maruyama.
