The Hado G3N is a hand-forged ginsanko blade with an octagonal burnt oak handle, sealed with a thin clear urushi lacquer coating.

This series is forged by Satoshi Nakagawa in Sakai, Japan. Nakagawa-san’s Ginsanko is among the best we've encountered—offering superb edge life, fine edge formation comparable to Shirogami, and excellent toughness with added stain resistance. Known for precise heat control and thorough heat treatment, Nakagawa-san is one of the few Sakai blacksmiths skilled in forging Ginsanko and VG10 to such a high standard. His work consistently delivers outstanding edge performance and durability.

HADO is based in Sakai, Japan, launched in 2019 by Fukui & Co. Ltd. The brand was influenced by Tadataka Maruyama, a former sales and warehouse manager at Fukui & Co., whose passion for craftsmanship led him to train for three years with master sharpeners in Sakai. With the support of company president Motonari Fukui, HADO was created to foster Maruyama’s journey and uphold Sakai's sharpening traditions. Though Maruyama has since pursued his own independent work, his influence remains central to HADO’s approach.

HADO works with some of Sakai’s most respected blacksmiths—including Yoshikazu Tanaka and Satoshi Nakagawa—who forge blades from a number of premium steels as well as high-grade pre-laminated stock. These are then sharpened and finished by HADO’s in-house team, ensuring exceptional craftsmanship in consistent geometry and refined edges.