Aogami Super, often shortened to AS, is one of the hardest carbon steels used in Japanese kitchen cutlery, and Miki Hamono puts it to work in this 150mm petty. Miki City, east of Kobe in Hyogo Prefecture, has forged blades for centuries, with a tradition built more around durability and working performance than around any single celebrity blacksmith name.
The core is wrapped san mai style in a stainless steel cladding, which protects the reactive carbon edge while keeping daily maintenance manageable. The blade carries an even grind, hand-engraved details, and a sandalwood and black pakka wood octagonal handle that stands out for a knife at this price. At just under 150mm, the petty is sized for detail work like garnishes and trimming, while still being substantial enough for general prep.
Care Instructions: Aogami Super is reactive and among the hardest carbon steels available, so wipe and dry the blade immediately after each use rather than letting it sit. Avoid leaving acidic foods against the blade for long stretches, and apply a light coat of camellia oil for longer-term storage. Hand wash only, and because AS holds an edge so well, a quality water stone with a final strop will keep it performing at its sharpest between full sharpenings.
The core is wrapped san mai style in a stainless steel cladding, which protects the reactive carbon edge while keeping daily maintenance manageable. The blade carries an even grind, hand-engraved details, and a sandalwood and black pakka wood octagonal handle that stands out for a knife at this price. At just under 150mm, the petty is sized for detail work like garnishes and trimming, while still being substantial enough for general prep.
Care Instructions: Aogami Super is reactive and among the hardest carbon steels available, so wipe and dry the blade immediately after each use rather than letting it sit. Avoid leaving acidic foods against the blade for long stretches, and apply a light coat of camellia oil for longer-term storage. Hand wash only, and because AS holds an edge so well, a quality water stone with a final strop will keep it performing at its sharpest between full sharpenings.
- Maker: Miki Hamono
- Location: Miki City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
- Construction: San Mai
- Edge Steel: Aogami Super (AS) Carbon Steel
- Cladding: Stainless Steel
- Engraving: Hand Engraved
- Edge Grind: Even
- Handle: Octagonal Sandalwood
- Ferrule: Black Pakka Wood
- Weight: 2.6 oz (74 g)
- Blade Length: 149 mm
- Total Length: 274 mm
- Spine Thickness at Heel: 2 mm
- Blade Height: 28 mm
