Hado Shiosai SG2 Powdered Stainless 210mm Kengata Gyuto - Oak Wood Handle

The Sword-Tip Icon: Hado Shiosai 210mm Kengata Gyuto

The Hado Shiosai 210mm Kengata Gyuto is a technical masterpiece engineered for chefs who demand absolute precision alongside breathtaking aesthetic soul. Part of the renowned Shiosai ("sound of the tide") series, this knife is forged from ultra-premium SG2 (Super Gold 2) Powdered Stainless Steel and brought to an elite hardness of 64 HRC. The result is a surgical edge that retains its aggressive bite and mirror-like smoothness long after traditional stainless steels have dulled.

The Kengata (Sword-Tip) profile offers an intentional, lower point of contact than a standard chef's knife. This Kiritsuke-style clipped tip gives you the best of both worlds: the robust length of a 210mm all-purpose slice champion, paired with the pin-point tracking needed for intricate scoring, trimming proteins, and fine-dicing aromatics.

Timeless Strength: Traditional Oak Wood Handle

This striking edition pairs the pristine Migaki finish of the Sakai blade with a premium, Japanese-shaped Oak Wood handle. Long favored in traditional Japanese toolmaking for its incredible shock absorption and structural density, Oak offers a robust counterbalance to the blade. Its prominent grain provides a warm, organic texture that enhances slip-resistance in busy kitchen environments, proving that true durability never goes out of style.

Technical Specifications

Universal Handling: Left & Right-Handed Friendly

This Kengata Gyuto is ground with a symmetrical 50/50 double-bevel edge, tracking perfectly straight whether you are a right-handed or left-handed chef. The octagonal handle shape settles naturally into the hand, offering a neutral, highly tactile grip that maximizes control over the blade's precise edge geometry.

What’s in the Box?

• Hado Signature Packaging: A minimalist, premium presentation box reflecting Hado’s luxury artisan branding.
• Protective Blade Cover: A temporary sleeve to ensure safe initial transport and storage.

Authorized Hado Dealer

When you purchase from Hasu-Seizo, you are guaranteed an authentic product sourced directly from Hado (Sakai Fukui) in Sakai, Japan. Under the artistic vision of Takaya Oyamada, Hado collaborates with the region's elite smiths and sharpeners to produce kitchen cutlery with unmatched cutting geometry. Every blade is thoroughly inspected at our Seattle area warehouse to ensure it meets our strict standards before it ships to your door.

Sharpening Maintenance

Sharpening Maintenance: SG2 steel is remarkably rewarding to sharpen, but its high hardness requires quality stones. To maintain this blade's surgical edge, we recommend a #1000 Grit Whetstone to start. Then a #6000 Grit Whetstone for finishing which produces a mirror-polished finish that highlights the 'Shiosai' tides of the blade.

Performance & Care

• Best For: All-purpose slicing, push-chopping vegetable bundles, and precision protein trimming.
• Care: Hand-wash only with mild soap and a soft cloth; dry immediately. Never put this knife in a dishwasher.
• Safety: Strictly avoid cutting bones, frozen foods, or hard pits. The ultra-fine 64 HRC edge is tuned for flawless slicing and can chip if subjected to high-impact twisting or prying.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the practical advantage of a Kengata Gyuto? A standard Gyuto curves upward toward the tip, which is ideal for a traditional rocking motion. The Kengata profile features a clipped, sword-like point that sits lower to the cutting board. This lets you perform micro-precision cuts and fine vertical slitting with the tip of the knife without lifting your wrist awkwardly high off the board.

How does an Oak handle perform in the kitchen? Oak is one of the most reliable and stable hardwoods used in traditional Japanese cutlery. It has excellent natural resistance to moisture and wear, and its prominent grain pattern provides a reliable grip that grows more comfortable the more it is used.

Where is this knife shipped from? All our Hado inventory is fully stocked, quality-checked, and shipped directly from our warehouse in the Seattle area, guaranteeing fast domestic transit and seamless customer care.