Aogami Super is the premium carbon steel in Hitachis lineup - higher carbon content than Blue #1 or Blue #2, with molybdenum and vanadium additions that push edge retention and wear resistance to a level most stainless steels cannot match at any price. Hatsukokoro produces the AS Migaki line through the Sakai artisan tradition, coordinating specialist blacksmiths and grinders whose craft has been refined over generations. The migaki (polished) finish throughout is a mark of the extra attention given to these blades - nothing left rough, nothing left unfinished. HRC 62-63 with even grind for both right- and left-handed use.
At 214mm blade length and 45mm height with a 2mm spine this gyuto balances thin geometry with enough stiffness for confident all-purpose kitchen work. The stainless cladding on the flanks makes maintenance practical for cooks new to carbon steel - the reactive Aogami Super core does the cutting work while the cladding protects the sides. At 6.1 oz it is well-proportioned for a 210mm knife - light enough to feel agile through extended prep, substantial enough to feel authoritative on the board. The single-piece octagonal ebony handle with lacquer coating is dense, refined, and practical in a professional kitchen environment.
What Customers Are Saying: The one reviewer describes this as the sharpest out-of-box knife he has ever tried - cutting carrots like butter on first use with a noise from the paper test indicating extremely low resistance. He notes the knife arrived with a slight asymmetry on the edge that was easily corrected with a light pass on a 1000 grit stone and describes the overall performance as a genuinely great all-purpose knife for any kitchen.
Care Instructions: Aogami Super is a reactive carbon steel - the stainless cladding protects the flanks but the carbon edge will patina naturally with use. Wipe and dry immediately after every use. Avoid leaving acidic foods on the blade. Hand wash only, never dishwasher. Apply camellia oil for long-term storage. Sharpen on quality water stones.
Each knife is made by hand so measurements may vary.
At 214mm blade length and 45mm height with a 2mm spine this gyuto balances thin geometry with enough stiffness for confident all-purpose kitchen work. The stainless cladding on the flanks makes maintenance practical for cooks new to carbon steel - the reactive Aogami Super core does the cutting work while the cladding protects the sides. At 6.1 oz it is well-proportioned for a 210mm knife - light enough to feel agile through extended prep, substantial enough to feel authoritative on the board. The single-piece octagonal ebony handle with lacquer coating is dense, refined, and practical in a professional kitchen environment.
What Customers Are Saying: The one reviewer describes this as the sharpest out-of-box knife he has ever tried - cutting carrots like butter on first use with a noise from the paper test indicating extremely low resistance. He notes the knife arrived with a slight asymmetry on the edge that was easily corrected with a light pass on a 1000 grit stone and describes the overall performance as a genuinely great all-purpose knife for any kitchen.
Care Instructions: Aogami Super is a reactive carbon steel - the stainless cladding protects the flanks but the carbon edge will patina naturally with use. Wipe and dry immediately after every use. Avoid leaving acidic foods on the blade. Hand wash only, never dishwasher. Apply camellia oil for long-term storage. Sharpen on quality water stones.
Each knife is made by hand so measurements may vary.
- Brand: Hatsukokoro
- Line: AS Migaki
- Location: Japan
- Construction: San Mai, Roll Forged
- Edge Steel: Aogami Super (Blue Super) Carbon Steel
- Cladding: Stainless Steel
- HRC: 62-63
- Finish: Migaki (Polished)
- Edge Grind: Even
- Handle: Octagonal Ebony
- Weight: 6.1 oz (172g)
- Blade Length: 214mm
- Total Length: 367mm
- Spine Thickness at Base: 2mm
- Blade Height: 45mm
Reviews
1 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Really great all-purpose knife for any kitchen! Posted By: I. V.
28 people found this review helpful
The design is simple in appearance. The beautiful geometry of the knife reminded me of Kurosaki's Gekko, for which I have great respect. That's what made me want to try this knife, and I'm glad I did.
It is super sharp right out of the box. The noise from the paper cut test was very quiet and the feel that the resistance of the paper was very low indicated that this was a super sharp blade. This is the sharpest knife out of the box that cuts carrots like butter that I've ever tried. My first reaction was, "What just happened?!" What a nice surprise it was! But this was not the knife that came out of the box to be used to cut tomatoes. After a gentle use of 1000 on one side, the problem was taken care of.
I would definitely try another knife from the same line.
This is a really great all-purpose knife for any kitchen!
28 people found this review helpful
The design is simple in appearance. The beautiful geometry of the knife reminded me of Kurosaki's Gekko, for which I have great respect. That's what made me want to try this knife, and I'm glad I did.
It is super sharp right out of the box. The noise from the paper cut test was very quiet and the feel that the resistance of the paper was very low indicated that this was a super sharp blade. This is the sharpest knife out of the box that cuts carrots like butter that I've ever tried. My first reaction was, "What just happened?!" What a nice surprise it was! But this was not the knife that came out of the box to be used to cut tomatoes. After a gentle use of 1000 on one side, the problem was taken care of.
I would definitely try another knife from the same line.
This is a really great all-purpose knife for any kitchen!
