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.
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 and one of the hardest available, so it rewards good sharpening technique and stropping between uses. Wipe and dry the blade immediately after use, avoid leaving acidic foods against it, and apply a light coat of camellia oil for longer-term storage. Hand wash only.Brand: Hatsukokoro
Location: Japan
Construction: San Mai, Roll Forged
Edge Steel: Aogami Super Steel
Cladding: Stainless Steel
Finish: Migaki (Polished)
HRC: 62-63
Edge Grind: Even
Handle: Octagonal Ebony
Weight: 2.3 oz (64 g)
Blade Length: 152 mm
Total Length: 280 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 1.5 mm
Blade Height: 29 mm
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 and one of the hardest available, so it rewards good sharpening technique and stropping between uses. Wipe and dry the blade immediately after use, avoid leaving acidic foods against it, and apply a light coat of camellia oil for longer-term storage. Hand wash only.
