{"product_id":"hado-shiosai-kiritsuke-210mm-walnut","title":"HADO Shiosai Kiritsuke \/\/ SPG2 Steel \/\/ Walnut Handle \/\/ 210mm","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKiritsuke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese hybrid knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, blending features of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGyuto (chef’s knife)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYanagiba (slicer)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It has a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elong, flat blade with a distinct k-tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, ideal for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprecise slicing and chopping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Traditionally, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esingle-beveled Kiritsuke knives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e were reserved for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexecutive chefs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in Japanese kitchens as a symbol of status. Today, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edouble-beveled versions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offer greater versatility, making Kiritsuke a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erefined, multi-purpose knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e favored by experienced chefs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHado knives are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea brand deeply rooted in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘tamashii’ (魂, soul)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—the essence of their craftsmanship. Each knife is made with deep intention, designed to create a connection with its user.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe new \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShiosai line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has truly touched my \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘tamashii’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShiosai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meaning \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“the sound of the tide,”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is beautifully captured in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egeometric hammering, soft kasumi finish, and polished edge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, evoking sunlight shimmering on the ocean and waves crashing against the shore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003estainless cladding and SPG2 (Super Gold 2) steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehigh-carbon, high-alloy stainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, refined through \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epowder metallurgy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexceptionally fine grain structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, these knives offer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ephenomenal edge retention and easy sharpening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKiritsuke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is fitted with a beautiful walnut handle, offering a warm natural feel in hand and excellent balance with the blade for comfortable, controlled use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach blade is meticulously sharpened by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTadataka Maruyama, Naohiro Nomura, and Takafumi Tsuda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, achieving absolute perfection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kiritsuke\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 210mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 152.2g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e San Mai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCladding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Tsuchime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPG2 (Super Gold 2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRockwell Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 63 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Walnut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade In:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sakai City, Osaka, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hado\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition of SPG2 (Super Gold 2) Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarbon (C):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.25–1.45% (Enhances hardness and edge retention)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChromium (Cr):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14–16% (Provides corrosion resistance and wear resistance)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMolybdenum (Mo):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2–3% (Improves toughness and enhances resistance to pitting and corrosion)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVanadium (V):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.8–2.2% (Contributes to grain refinement, edge retention, and wear resistance)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManganese (Mn):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0.40% (Enhances strength and hardenability)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilicon (Si):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0.50% (Adds toughness and improves overall durability)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features of SG2 Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowder metallurgy construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e results in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efine, uniform grain structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eextremely sharp and easy to maintain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh hardness (HRC 62-64)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexceptional edge retention\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent corrosion resistance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it a great choice for kitchen knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTougher than many other high-hardness steels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, reducing chipping risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSG2 is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epremium stainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, often used in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehigh-end Japanese knives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoutstanding balance of sharpness, durability, and ease of maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp 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