Moritaka Hamono has been forging blades in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture since the 13th century - over 700 years of continuous production, five generations of kitchen cutlery, and a tradition that is tangible the moment you pick one up. CKTG is the exclusive US distributor of the Supreme line: Aogami Super carbon steel at the core, soft iron cladding, kurouchi (black as-forged) finish, and a stainless tang welded to the blade before handle installation to protect the joint. 50/50 convex grind throughout the line.
The deba is one of the three iconic patterns of the traditional Japanese kitchen - a heavy, thick-spined knife designed to remove fish heads, separate fillets, and handle the sustained work that lighter knives cannot manage. At 165mm with a 7mm spine at the heel and Aogami Super at 65+ HRC, this deba has real authority. The kurouchi finish protects the iron cladding. Not for bones in the western sense - but for fish work, exceptional. Even 50/50 convex grind. CKTG exclusive US distributor. Free US shipping over $100.
Care Instructions: Aogami Super is a reactive carbon steel and the soft iron cladding is also reactive - both the edge and the cladding will patina naturally with use. The kurouchi (black as-forged) finish on the cladding provides initial protection and the patina that develops adds further protection over time. Wipe and dry the blade immediately after every use. Avoid leaving acidic foods on the blade. Hand wash only, never dishwasher. Apply camellia oil for long-term storage. Sharpen on quality water stones - Aogami Super at 64-65 HRC rewards careful technique and responds beautifully to stropping. Keep away from bones and frozen foods.
The deba is one of the three iconic patterns of the traditional Japanese kitchen - a heavy, thick-spined knife designed to remove fish heads, separate fillets, and handle the sustained work that lighter knives cannot manage. At 165mm with a 7mm spine at the heel and Aogami Super at 65+ HRC, this deba has real authority. The kurouchi finish protects the iron cladding. Not for bones in the western sense - but for fish work, exceptional. Even 50/50 convex grind. CKTG exclusive US distributor. Free US shipping over $100.
Care Instructions: Aogami Super is a reactive carbon steel and the soft iron cladding is also reactive - both the edge and the cladding will patina naturally with use. The kurouchi (black as-forged) finish on the cladding provides initial protection and the patina that develops adds further protection over time. Wipe and dry the blade immediately after every use. Avoid leaving acidic foods on the blade. Hand wash only, never dishwasher. Apply camellia oil for long-term storage. Sharpen on quality water stones - Aogami Super at 64-65 HRC rewards careful technique and responds beautifully to stropping. Keep away from bones and frozen foods.
- Maker: Moritaka Hamono
- Location: Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
- Exclusive: CKTG Exclusive US Distributor
- Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
- Edge Steel: Aogami Super (Blue Paper Steel)
- Cladding: Soft Iron
- HRC: 65+
- Finish: Kurouchi (Black As-Forged)
- Edge Grind: Even 50/50 Convex Double Bevel
- Handle: Octagonal Magnolia Wood
- Ferrule: Buffalo Horn
- Tang: Stainless Steel Welded Tang
- Weight: 10.6 oz (300g)
- Blade Length: 165mm
- Spine Thickness at Heel: 7mm
- Blade Height: 60mm
