Aogami Super is the highest-performing carbon steel in the Hitachi Blue paper series - augmented with additional carbon, chromium, and tungsten beyond the Blue #2 baseline, hardened to 63 HRC, and capable of taking and holding an edge that more expensive steels struggle to match. The Harukaze line was built exclusively for CKTG to put that steel into a well-made knife at a price that makes it genuinely accessible. Made in Tosa, Japan, and finished with hand-engraved kanji on the blade - a detail that is unusual at this price and reflects the care taken throughout.
At 240mm the Harukaze AS Kiritsuke reaches its full professional length - the format that handles large proteins in long uninterrupted slicing strokes while the K-tip retains the precision point work capability that makes the kiritsuke profile so versatile in a professional setting. The Aogami Super core at 63 HRC is covered with stainless cladding and finished migaki (polished) for a clean, bright blade road. Tosa runs the blade slightly long at this size - closer to 245mm - giving extra reach that professional cooks at the board will appreciate. The rosewood oval handle with pakka ferrule is well-proportioned for the longer blade, and the hand-engraved kanji is the craft signature that runs through the entire Harukaze line.
Care Instructions: Aogami Super carbon steel with stainless cladding means the edge is reactive - the cladding protects the blade road but the edge itself will patina and can rust if neglected. Wipe and dry the knife promptly after use, especially after contact with acidic ingredients. Hand wash only - never the dishwasher. Apply a light coat of camellia oil for long-term storage. Sharpen on quality water stones to maintain the edge the AS core is capable of delivering. Free shipping over $100.
At 240mm the Harukaze AS Kiritsuke reaches its full professional length - the format that handles large proteins in long uninterrupted slicing strokes while the K-tip retains the precision point work capability that makes the kiritsuke profile so versatile in a professional setting. The Aogami Super core at 63 HRC is covered with stainless cladding and finished migaki (polished) for a clean, bright blade road. Tosa runs the blade slightly long at this size - closer to 245mm - giving extra reach that professional cooks at the board will appreciate. The rosewood oval handle with pakka ferrule is well-proportioned for the longer blade, and the hand-engraved kanji is the craft signature that runs through the entire Harukaze line.
Care Instructions: Aogami Super carbon steel with stainless cladding means the edge is reactive - the cladding protects the blade road but the edge itself will patina and can rust if neglected. Wipe and dry the knife promptly after use, especially after contact with acidic ingredients. Hand wash only - never the dishwasher. Apply a light coat of camellia oil for long-term storage. Sharpen on quality water stones to maintain the edge the AS core is capable of delivering. Free shipping over $100.
- Maker: Harukaze
- Location: Tosa, Japan
- Construction: Hammer Forged, San Mai
- Edge Steel: Aogami Super (Blue Paper Steel)
- HRC: 63
- Cladding: Stainless
- Finish: Migaki (Polished)
- Edge Grind: Even (50/50)
- Handle: Rosewood Oval
- Ferrule: Pakka Wood
- Engraving: Hand Engraved Kanji
- Blade Length: 240 mm
