Aogami Super - Blue Super steel - sits at the top of the Japanese carbon steel hierarchy. Higher carbon content than Blue #1 or Blue #2, with added molybdenum and vanadium alongside chromium and tungsten, it achieves 62-63 HRC with exceptional wear resistance and holds a very fine edge through serious kitchen use. Hatsukokoro draws on the Sakai artisan tradition to produce the AS Migaki line - coordinating specialist blacksmiths and grinders whose expertise is focused exclusively on their role in the production process. The result is a knife that delivers Aogami Super performance at a price well below what comparable steel typically commands.
At 152mm blade length and 29mm height with a 1.5mm spine this petty is exceptionally thin - precise enough for in-hand detail work and light enough at 2.3 oz to feel like an extension of the hand through extended use. The migaki (polished) finish is clean throughout and the stainless cladding protects the reactive Aogami Super core on the flanks, making maintenance more forgiving than a mono-steel carbon knife would be. The even grind suits both right- and left-handed users. Single-piece octagonal ebony handle with lacquer coating for water resistance - dense and visually refined.
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 - Aogami Super rewards good sharpening technique with an edge that outperforms most stainless alternatives.
Each knife is made by hand so measurements may vary.
At 152mm blade length and 29mm height with a 1.5mm spine this petty is exceptionally thin - precise enough for in-hand detail work and light enough at 2.3 oz to feel like an extension of the hand through extended use. The migaki (polished) finish is clean throughout and the stainless cladding protects the reactive Aogami Super core on the flanks, making maintenance more forgiving than a mono-steel carbon knife would be. The even grind suits both right- and left-handed users. Single-piece octagonal ebony handle with lacquer coating for water resistance - dense and visually refined.
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 - Aogami Super rewards good sharpening technique with an edge that outperforms most stainless alternatives.
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: 2.3 oz (64g)
- Blade Length: 152mm
- Total Length: 280mm
- Spine Thickness at Base: 1.5mm
- Blade Height: 29mm
