Hado Shiosai VG-10 Bunka 180mm (7.1") - Olive Wood Handle

• Brand: Hado
• Style: Bunka Knife
• Blade Steel Type: VG-10 (V Gold 10), Soft Stainless Steel-Clad
• Blade Length: 180mm (7.1")
• Blade Height at Heel: 49.4mm (1.94")
• Spine Thickness above Heel: 2.1mm (0.08")
• Handle Material: Olive Wood (Its dense, closed grain resists moisture and wear)
• Weight: 5.1 oz (144g)
• HRC: 60-62
• Bevel Angle Ratio: 50/50
• Cover: Not included

The Hado VG-10 knife features a VG-10 stainless steel core clad in softer stainless steel layers. This construction delivers excellent sharpness and edge retention while providing a comfortable degree of flexibility and durability in everyday use. VG-10 is highly regarded for its excellent balance of edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance, making it a reliable choice for both professional chefs and home cooks. VG-10 is known for maintaining a sharp cutting edge through regular use and can be readily maintained with standard whetstones.

Hado, as the first in-house brand of Fukui Co. & Ltd. in 109 years, symbolizes the company's commitment to excellence in crafting blades. The name "Hado" reflects this dedication, as "do" (道) represents the path or way, a concept deeply rooted in Japanese culture, similar to "Sado" (tea ceremony), "Kado" (flower arrangement), and "Kyudo" (archery). By naming the brand "Hado" (the road of blades), Fukui emphasizes its intention to continue its journey of refinement and innovation in blade-making, aiming to achieve the highest quality over the next century.

The Bunka knife is a general-purpose knife similar to the Santoku. Its profile allows for much the same usage as a Santoku (meats, vegetables and fish) while having a finer, more pointed tip that aids in precision cutting such as mukimono, or fine cuts such as brunoise and julienne.