When Moritaka Hamono was founded in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, the Western world still operated on the belief that the earth was flat. Over 700 years of continuous blade production followed - swords first, then kitchen cutlery, then the Supreme line that CKTG carries exclusively in the US. Aogami Super at 64-65 HRC, soft iron cladding, kurouchi finish, convex 50/50 grind. The oldest knife maker on the site and among the most demanding steels we carry.
Moritaka labels this the yanagiba but the 50/50 even grind makes it functionally a sujihiki - Japan dedicated slicing knife, built for single-stroke cuts through proteins without drag. At 211mm blade length and 35mm height with a 4mm spine this is light and precise. Aogami Super at 64-65 HRC holds the fine slicing edge well between sharpenings. Magnolia octagonal handle with buffalo horn ferrule. 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.
Moritaka labels this the yanagiba but the 50/50 even grind makes it functionally a sujihiki - Japan dedicated slicing knife, built for single-stroke cuts through proteins without drag. At 211mm blade length and 35mm height with a 4mm spine this is light and precise. Aogami Super at 64-65 HRC holds the fine slicing edge well between sharpenings. Magnolia octagonal handle with buffalo horn ferrule. 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: Octagonal Ho Wood
- Tang: Stainless Steel Welded Tang
- Weight: 3.6 oz (102g)
- Blade Length: 210mm
- Spine Thickness at Heel: 4mm
- Blade Height: 35mm
- Note: Even 50/50 double-bevel grind - functionally a sujihiki despite Moritaka yanagiba label
