This kiritsuke arrived from the manufacturer with the handle installed a little off-center; it is visible in the 4th picture.The convex 50/50 grind that defines the Moritaka Supreme line is not accidental - it is a deliberate geometry that provides exceptional ingredient separation, pushes food off the blade during cutting, and creates a more durable edge geometry than a flat grind at the same thickness. Moritaka Hamono has been developing this formula in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture for over 700 years. Aogami Super at 64-65 HRC, soft iron cladding, kurouchi (black as-forged) finish, stainless tang. CKTG is the exclusive US distributor.
The kiritsuke at 210mm is the angular, flat-profiled alternative to the gyuto - better for push-cutting and pull-cutting, with the clipped tanto tip that handles detail work a rounded blade cannot. Jacob uses this professionally making sushi - calls the hard edge ridiculously sharp and likes the light weight. Patrick uses it as his everyday knife and says the combination of performance and value has made him a permanent Moritaka customer. Even 50/50 convex grind. CKTG exclusive US distributor. Free US shipping over $100.
What Customers Are Saying: Ten five-star reviews. Jacob uses this professionally making sushi and calls it an incredible knife - the hard edge gives a ridiculously sharp blade and it is very light. Treat it well and it will treat you well. Patrick owns both the santoku and the kiritsuke from the Supreme line - calls the kiritsuke his everyday knife, an absolutely amazing piece of steel that has made him a permanent Moritaka customer.
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 kiritsuke at 210mm is the angular, flat-profiled alternative to the gyuto - better for push-cutting and pull-cutting, with the clipped tanto tip that handles detail work a rounded blade cannot. Jacob uses this professionally making sushi - calls the hard edge ridiculously sharp and likes the light weight. Patrick uses it as his everyday knife and says the combination of performance and value has made him a permanent Moritaka customer. Even 50/50 convex grind. CKTG exclusive US distributor. Free US shipping over $100.
What Customers Are Saying: Ten five-star reviews. Jacob uses this professionally making sushi and calls it an incredible knife - the hard edge gives a ridiculously sharp blade and it is very light. Treat it well and it will treat you well. Patrick owns both the santoku and the kiritsuke from the Supreme line - calls the kiritsuke his everyday knife, an absolutely amazing piece of steel that has made him a permanent Moritaka customer.
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: 64-65
- Finish: Kurouchi (Black As-Forged)
- Edge Grind: Even 50/50 Convex Double Bevel
- Handle: Octagonal Ho Wood
- Ferrule: Buffalo Horn
- Tang: Stainless Steel Welded Tang
- Weight: 5.1 oz (144g)
- Blade Length: 210mm
- Total Length: 355mm
- Spine Thickness at Heel: 3mm
- Blade Height: 45mm
