Where the standard Harukaze AS line carries a migaki (polished) finish, the Morado sub-line goes the other direction: hammered kurouchi - the as-forged black surface that protects the blade road, adds a degree of food release, and gives the knife a distinctly different character on the block. Same Aogami Super core at 63 HRC, same Tosa factory, same CKTG exclusive production - different finish, different handle ferrule, different aesthetic. Harukaze means windy spring in Japanese. Made exclusively for CKTG.
At 150mm the Harukaze AS Morado Petty covers the versatile mid-length of the format - long enough for board work on proteins and produce, short enough to use in hand for peeling, trimming, and detail tasks. The hammered kurouchi (as-forged black) finish on the stainless cladding gives this petty a different character from the migaki-finished standard line - more rustic, more traditional, and with a practical food release quality on the blade road. The Aogami Super core at 63 HRC is the constant across both sub-lines: a steel that takes an acute edge and holds it well, and sharpens with a responsiveness that stainless pettys rarely match. The rosewood oval handle with maple ferrule and hand-engraved kanji round out a petty that delivers well above its price.
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 150mm the Harukaze AS Morado Petty covers the versatile mid-length of the format - long enough for board work on proteins and produce, short enough to use in hand for peeling, trimming, and detail tasks. The hammered kurouchi (as-forged black) finish on the stainless cladding gives this petty a different character from the migaki-finished standard line - more rustic, more traditional, and with a practical food release quality on the blade road. The Aogami Super core at 63 HRC is the constant across both sub-lines: a steel that takes an acute edge and holds it well, and sharpens with a responsiveness that stainless pettys rarely match. The rosewood oval handle with maple ferrule and hand-engraved kanji round out a petty that delivers well above its price.
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: 150 mm
