The chestnut handle version of the Moritaka Supreme line offers a warm, traditional Japanese aesthetic alongside the same blade that has earned Moritaka their reputation: Aogami Super at 64-65 HRC, soft iron cladding, kurouchi finish, convex 50/50 grind, stainless tang. D-shaped chestnut with buffalo horn ferrule - a combination that has been used in Japanese kitchen knives for generations. Forged in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture since the 13th century. CKTG is the exclusive US distributor.
The custom long nakiri at 180mm pairs the dedicated vegetable knife format with a D-shaped burnt chestnut handle and buffalo horn ferrule - a warm, traditional Japanese aesthetic alongside the most demanding steel in the Supreme line. Aogami Super at 64-65 HRC, kurouchi finish, soft iron cladding, convex 50/50 grind. 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 custom long nakiri at 180mm pairs the dedicated vegetable knife format with a D-shaped burnt chestnut handle and buffalo horn ferrule - a warm, traditional Japanese aesthetic alongside the most demanding steel in the Supreme line. Aogami Super at 64-65 HRC, kurouchi finish, soft iron cladding, convex 50/50 grind. 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: 64-65
- Finish: Kurouchi (Black As-Forged)
- Edge Grind: Even 50/50 Convex Double Bevel
- Handle: D-Shaped Burnt Chestnut
- Ferrule: Buffalo Horn
- Tang: Stainless Steel Welded Tang
- Blade Length: 180mm
