{"product_id":"hado-ko-bunka-vg-10-shiosai-blue-135mm","title":"Hado Ko-Bunka VG-10 Shiosai Blue 135mm (5.3\")","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact, precise, and stunningly elegant—the \u003cstrong\u003eHado Ko-Bunka VG-10 Shiosai Blue 135mm \u003c\/strong\u003eis your ultimate Japanese utility knife for everyday prep and professional kitchens. Its hand-forged VG-10 stainless steel blade is finished with subtle tsuchime (hammered) detailing, reducing food adhesion while delivering razor-sharp precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eShiosai\u003c\/em\u003e (潮騒) is a poetic Japanese term meaning “the sound of the sea” or “the sound of waves,” reflected in the blade’s irregular, circular tsuchime pattern, which evokes waves splashing across its surface. Beneath this distinctive finish lies a razor-sharp VG-10 stainless steel core, hardened to 61–62 HRC and clad in softer stainless steel. This combination provides reliable edge retention, high corrosion resistance, and straightforward everyday maintenance, while the blue octagonal wa handle completes the knife’s refined appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE SHAPE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Ko-Bunka blends the elegance of a traditional Bunka with the practicality of a Santoku, delivering clean, controlled cuts with every motion. Its distinctive Bunka profile features a sharp Tanto-inspired tip, perfect for herbs, vegetables, and smaller pieces of meat. Compact, precise, and versatile, the Hado Ko-Bunka is a utility knife ready to shine in any kitchen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e*The cutting edge measures 120mm (heel to tip), but the total blade length from handle to tip is 135mm.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEEL:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/blogs\/knives-101\/steel-heart-of-japanese-knives\"\u003eVG-10\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(V for Vanadium, G for \"gold\" as in \"gold standard\") is made by Takefu Special Steel Company, a relatively small steel company that around 60 years ago managed to find just the right balance of different elements to create the most popular Japanese knife making steel today. VG-10 steel is stainless steel with relatively high Carbon (C) content (1%), 15% Chromium (Cr), 1% Molybdenum (Mo), 0.3% Vanadium (V), and 1.5% Cobalt (Co). The combination of Cr, Mo, and V forms a lot of hard carbides, making the steel abrasion-resistant, which translates to long-lasting, smooth sharpness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLAMINATION:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe blade is \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-lamination\"\u003esan-mai laminated\u003c\/a\u003e, with outer layers of softer stainless steel that provide additional rust protection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE FINISH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRenowned for their elegance and precision, Hado knives feature distinctive \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-blade-finish\"\u003etsuchime hammering\u003c\/a\u003e that fades into a subtly misted migaki finish, highlighting the polished VG-10 steel core. Every knife is paired with carefully designed packaging that reflects its craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDLE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe knife features a traditional octagonal wa handle made from blue stabilized wood. During stabilization, resin is infused into the wood and cured, making the material denser, less absorbent, and more resistant to changes caused by moisture while retaining its natural grain. The deep blue colour gives each handle a distinctive appearance, while its octagonal shape provides a secure and comfortable grip for both right- and left-handed users.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSMITHY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hado\"\u003eHado\u003c\/a\u003e is a young yet highly respected Japanese smithy from Sakai, founded in 2019 as a subsidiary of Fukui Co. \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hado","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54502216270170,"sku":"410116402054","price":260.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/files\/410116402054_HadoKo-BunkaVG-10ShiosaiBluestabilized135mm--2_bab68074-d221-462a-a1d8-9f9e1b6d00fb.jpg?v=1786004878","url":"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/products\/hado-ko-bunka-vg-10-shiosai-blue-135mm","provider":"SharpEdge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}