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 240mm the Harukaze AS Morado Gyuto reaches its full professional length - the format that handles whole proteins, large fish, and extended slicing tasks that shorter blades cannot accomplish cleanly in a single pass. The Aogami Super core at 63 HRC is covered with stainless cladding and finished with the hammered kurouchi (as-forged black) surface that defines the Morado sub-line. The blade runs slightly long at around 245mm - typical of Tosa production - giving extra reach that professional cooks will appreciate. The kurouchi finish on the blade road protects the cladding, adds food release through long slicing strokes, and gives the knife a character that the migaki-finished standard line does not have. The rosewood oval handle with maple ferrule is well-proportioned for the longer blade.
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 240mm the Harukaze AS Morado Gyuto reaches its full professional length - the format that handles whole proteins, large fish, and extended slicing tasks that shorter blades cannot accomplish cleanly in a single pass. The Aogami Super core at 63 HRC is covered with stainless cladding and finished with the hammered kurouchi (as-forged black) surface that defines the Morado sub-line. The blade runs slightly long at around 245mm - typical of Tosa production - giving extra reach that professional cooks will appreciate. The kurouchi finish on the blade road protects the cladding, adds food release through long slicing strokes, and gives the knife a character that the migaki-finished standard line does not have. The rosewood oval handle with maple ferrule is well-proportioned for the longer blade.
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: 245 mm
Reviews
4 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Amazing Value! What's not to like? Harukaze AS MORADOPosted By: Mitchell - verified customer
3 people found this review helpful
Quick, tracked shipment. Unfortunately knife was so sharp that when is was dropped off I think it was literally dropped, when dropped off, facing downward, because the knife slid or cut through the front of the box and stabbed the concrete, chipping the tip slightly. Easily fixed on a stone but will take a bit of work. The AS stuck in the crete like sword in the Stone! I could feel a little sharp point stuck in my porch concrete right where the box stood, when I went to inspect the area it was dropped-off on the porch. Kurouchi has scratching too. Blade is incredibly sharp OOTB even with the tip chipped! Just fell through a carrot I first tried it on. I liked the cut so much on this on I'm going to fix chip and change handle on this one first.
3 people found this review helpful
Quick, tracked shipment. Unfortunately knife was so sharp that when is was dropped off I think it was literally dropped, when dropped off, facing downward, because the knife slid or cut through the front of the box and stabbed the concrete, chipping the tip slightly. Easily fixed on a stone but will take a bit of work. The AS stuck in the crete like sword in the Stone! I could feel a little sharp point stuck in my porch concrete right where the box stood, when I went to inspect the area it was dropped-off on the porch. Kurouchi has scratching too. Blade is incredibly sharp OOTB even with the tip chipped! Just fell through a carrot I first tried it on. I liked the cut so much on this on I'm going to fix chip and change handle on this one first.
Price to performance contenderPosted By: Christopher Miller - verified customer
6 people found this review helpful
What an unbelievable price for a stainless clad knife with great steel! It's not a tall knife, and has a fair amount of belly; maybe even more pronounced in the 240mm version. So, transitioning into Japanese knives, or just as an all around prep monster, it's a shoe-in. No real present distal taper, but it thins out at the tip well. The edge geometry is thin with an aggressive bevel. Kurouchi is dark and seems like it will last. Handle is decent. I've seen a few of these Harukaze and they are an unbeatable value; can't go wrong!
6 people found this review helpful
What an unbelievable price for a stainless clad knife with great steel! It's not a tall knife, and has a fair amount of belly; maybe even more pronounced in the 240mm version. So, transitioning into Japanese knives, or just as an all around prep monster, it's a shoe-in. No real present distal taper, but it thins out at the tip well. The edge geometry is thin with an aggressive bevel. Kurouchi is dark and seems like it will last. Handle is decent. I've seen a few of these Harukaze and they are an unbeatable value; can't go wrong!
