The Harukaze AS Morado sub-line is the hammered kurouchi counterpart to the standard Harukaze AS range - same Aogami Super core, same Tosa factory, same CKTG exclusive production, but with a hammered kurouchi (as-forged) finish on the blade road and a maple ferrule in place of pakka. Harukaze means windy spring in Japanese, and the line was designed to bring serious carbon steel to cooks who want genuine performance at an honest price. The hand-engraved kanji remains a signature detail across both sub-lines.
At 180mm the Harukaze AS Morado Gyuto is the compact option in the Morado lineup - shorter and lighter than the 210mm and 240mm versions, but built on the same Aogami Super core at 63 HRC with the same hammered kurouchi (as-forged black) finish on the stainless cladding. This length is particularly well-suited to smaller hands, tighter kitchen setups, and cooks who prefer a nimble blade for the majority of their daily prep work. The kurouchi finish gives the blade road a traditional, handforged appearance and provides practical food release through push-cutting and chopping. The rosewood oval handle with maple ferrule is comfortable in hand, and the hand-engraved kanji carries through from the rest of the 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 180mm the Harukaze AS Morado Gyuto is the compact option in the Morado lineup - shorter and lighter than the 210mm and 240mm versions, but built on the same Aogami Super core at 63 HRC with the same hammered kurouchi (as-forged black) finish on the stainless cladding. This length is particularly well-suited to smaller hands, tighter kitchen setups, and cooks who prefer a nimble blade for the majority of their daily prep work. The kurouchi finish gives the blade road a traditional, handforged appearance and provides practical food release through push-cutting and chopping. The rosewood oval handle with maple ferrule is comfortable in hand, and the hand-engraved kanji carries through from the rest of the 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: Kurouchi Hammered
- Edge Grind: Even (50/50)
- Handle: Rosewood Oval
- Ferrule: Maple
- Engraving: Hand Engraved Kanji
- Blade Length: 180 mm
