Compact, precise, and exceptionally elegant, the Hado Kiri-Gyuto SG2 Shiosai Urushi 210mm is the ultimate Japanese chef's knife for everyday prep in both home and professional kitchens. Its hand-forged SG2 powdered steel blade features a subtle nashiji (hammered) finish, reducing food sticking while delivering razor-sharp precision.
BLADE SHAPE:
The Kiri-Gyuto combines the elegance of a traditional single-bevel kiritsuke with the everyday versatility of a gyuto. With its 210 mm blade, it’s perfect for slicing steaks, fish, and vegetables, offering exceptional precision while handling larger ingredients with ease.
Featuring a distinctive angled tip, the Kiri-Gyuto excels at precise piercing and controlled cutting tasks, including slicing, dicing, and mincing a wide variety of ingredients. Its design makes it a highly functional tool for both professional and home kitchens.
*The cutting edge measures 198mm (heel to tip), but the total blade length from handle to tip is 210mm.
STEEL:
This Kiri-Gyuto is made of SG2 powder steel, hardened to around 62-63 HRC. Powder steels are among the hardest steels used in knife making today, which means the knife will keep a smooth and sharp edge for an extremely long time. Thanks to its high chromium (Cr) content, the blade is remarkably easy to maintain. Its steel composition and microstructure allow for an extremely fine, smooth, and long-lasting edge.
LAMINATION:
The blade is san-mai laminated, with outer layers of softer stainless steel that provide additional rust protection.
BLADE FINISH:
Renowned for their elegance and precision, Hado knives feature distinctive tsuchime hammering that fades into a subtly misted migaki finish, highlighting the polished SG2 steel core. Every knife is paired with carefully designed packaging that reflects its craftsmanship.
HANDLE:
The knife features a traditional octagonal wa handle that perfectly complements the balanced blade, offering a secure, comfortable grip and exceptional durability for everyday use.
SMITHY:
Hado is a young yet highly respected Japanese smithy from Sakai, founded in 2019 as a subsidiary of Fukui Co. & Ltd. Blending tradition, innovation, and the founders’ passion for the “path of the blade,” each knife reflects centuries of blacksmithing heritage, masterful handcraft, and modern respect for materials, ergonomics, and design. Hado is synonymous with Japanese precision, minimalist beauty, and pure craftsmanship.
