Aogami Super is the finest alloy in the Hitachi blue paper steel family - enriched with tungsten, chromium, and vanadium for exceptional edge retention and a sharpness potential that stainless steel cannot match at comparable hardness. Moritaka Hamono heat-treats it to 64-65 HRC - a demanding standard that produces edges capable of very steep bevel angles and long retention. Five generations of kitchen cutlery production in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture have refined the formula: soft iron cladding, kurouchi finish, convex 50/50 grind, stainless tang. CKTG is the exclusive US distributor.
The nakiri is Japan dedicated vegetable knife - flat edge, tall blade, squared tip, built entirely for push-cutting produce. John calls it reminiscent of a straight razor - lighter and smaller than expected, nimbler, and capable of cuts so smooth he believes he could shave with it. Everything cuts easily and the smoothness of the cuts is remarkable. Aogami Super at 64-65 HRC, convex grind, kurouchi finish. Magnolia handle. Even 50/50 convex grind. CKTG exclusive US distributor. Free US shipping over $100.
What Customers Are Saying: Twelve five-star reviews. John calls it reminiscent of a straight razor - lighter and smaller than expected, nimbler, and capable of cuts so smooth he believes he could shave with it. His first knife was a Yamashin Blue #2 santoku - he loves both but finds the Moritaka nakiri different in character. Multiple reviewers describe the push-cut capability and the lightness as the defining advantages over heavier alternatives.
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 nakiri is Japan dedicated vegetable knife - flat edge, tall blade, squared tip, built entirely for push-cutting produce. John calls it reminiscent of a straight razor - lighter and smaller than expected, nimbler, and capable of cuts so smooth he believes he could shave with it. Everything cuts easily and the smoothness of the cuts is remarkable. Aogami Super at 64-65 HRC, convex grind, kurouchi finish. Magnolia handle. Even 50/50 convex grind. CKTG exclusive US distributor. Free US shipping over $100.
What Customers Are Saying: Twelve five-star reviews. John calls it reminiscent of a straight razor - lighter and smaller than expected, nimbler, and capable of cuts so smooth he believes he could shave with it. His first knife was a Yamashin Blue #2 santoku - he loves both but finds the Moritaka nakiri different in character. Multiple reviewers describe the push-cut capability and the lightness as the defining advantages over heavier alternatives.
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 Magnolia Wood
- Ferrule: Buffalo Horn
- Tang: Stainless Steel Welded Tang
- Weight: 3.2 oz (90g)
- Blade Length: 165mm
- Total Length: 298mm
- Spine Thickness at Heel: 3.5mm
- Blade Height: 46mm
Reviews
12 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Moritaka Aogami Blue Super Steel NakiriPosted By: John Baker
32 people found this review helpful
This is my second Japanese kitchen knife. My first was a Yamashin Blue #2 Santoku. I enjoy both very much, but this Nakiri is different. It is lighter and smaller than I expected, nimbler, reminiscent of a straight razor. I believe I could shave with it. Everything cuts so easily. And the smoothness of the cuts can be felt with the tongue when you eat a slice of the carrot you cut with this knife. The carrot feels like plastic until you bite into it; then you taste everything. What an incredible knife, especially for the price!
32 people found this review helpful
This is my second Japanese kitchen knife. My first was a Yamashin Blue #2 Santoku. I enjoy both very much, but this Nakiri is different. It is lighter and smaller than I expected, nimbler, reminiscent of a straight razor. I believe I could shave with it. Everything cuts so easily. And the smoothness of the cuts can be felt with the tongue when you eat a slice of the carrot you cut with this knife. The carrot feels like plastic until you bite into it; then you taste everything. What an incredible knife, especially for the price!
Woah!Posted By: Chris
18 people found this review helpful
I have been researching nakiri's for quite some time as I wanted something that could rip through veggies. I also found that I wanted to try Aogami Super and a knife with almost no belly. I "settled"lass=reviewtitle>
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18 people found this review helpful
I have been researching nakiri's for quite some time as I wanted something that could rip through veggies. I also found that I wanted to try Aogami Super and a knife with almost no belly. I "settled"lass=reviewtitle>
Product Review Wicked Sharp OOTBPosted By: Stephen - verified customer
10 people found this review helpful
Wicked sharp ootb. Watch your fingers. This steel is no joke. I've played around with blue 2 and white 2 in addition to the aogami super. Nothing performs quite like it. It?s easier to sharpen than people say. I think it?s more reactive than I?d hoped initially, so she?s no line knife, but she?s a prep workhorse. The one downside of this knife is the kurouchi finish. It?s beautiful, but it wears off really quickly. It doesn't really matter though, it just means you need to pay more attention to keeping it clean.
10 people found this review helpful
Wicked sharp ootb. Watch your fingers. This steel is no joke. I've played around with blue 2 and white 2 in addition to the aogami super. Nothing performs quite like it. It?s easier to sharpen than people say. I think it?s more reactive than I?d hoped initially, so she?s no line knife, but she?s a prep workhorse. The one downside of this knife is the kurouchi finish. It?s beautiful, but it wears off really quickly. It doesn't really matter though, it just means you need to pay more attention to keeping it clean.
Product Review Wicked Sharp OOTBPosted By: Stephen - verified customer
10 people found this review helpful
Wicked sharp ootb. Watch your fingers. This steel is no joke. I've played around with blue 2 and white 2 in addition to the aogami super. Nothing performs quite like it. It?s easier to sharpen than people say. I think it?s more reactive than I?d hoped initially, so she?s no line knife, but she?s a prep workhorse. The one downside of this knife is the kurouchi finish. It?s beautiful, but it wears off really quickly. It doesn't really matter though, it just means you need to pay more attention to keeping it clean.
10 people found this review helpful
Wicked sharp ootb. Watch your fingers. This steel is no joke. I've played around with blue 2 and white 2 in addition to the aogami super. Nothing performs quite like it. It?s easier to sharpen than people say. I think it?s more reactive than I?d hoped initially, so she?s no line knife, but she?s a prep workhorse. The one downside of this knife is the kurouchi finish. It?s beautiful, but it wears off really quickly. It doesn't really matter though, it just means you need to pay more attention to keeping it clean.
Product Review Wicked Sharp OOTBPosted By: Stephen - verified customer
10 people found this review helpful
Wicked sharp ootb. Watch your fingers. This steel is no joke. I've played around with blue 2 and white 2 in addition to the aogami super. Nothing performs quite like it. It?s easier to sharpen than people say. I think it?s more reactive than I?d hoped initially, so she?s no line knife, but she?s a prep workhorse. The one downside of this knife is the kurouchi finish. It?s beautiful, but it wears off really quickly. It doesn't really matter though, it just means you need to pay more attention to keeping it clean.
10 people found this review helpful
Wicked sharp ootb. Watch your fingers. This steel is no joke. I've played around with blue 2 and white 2 in addition to the aogami super. Nothing performs quite like it. It?s easier to sharpen than people say. I think it?s more reactive than I?d hoped initially, so she?s no line knife, but she?s a prep workhorse. The one downside of this knife is the kurouchi finish. It?s beautiful, but it wears off really quickly. It doesn't really matter though, it just means you need to pay more attention to keeping it clean.
Product ReviewPosted By: Stephen - verified customer
13 people found this review helpful
I've had this knife about two months. Holds an edge like nobody's business, and it is really easy to maintain. Out of the box it's sharp enough to shave hairs, and after a couple of days working on the line, a few passes at a 3000-4000 grit stone will get you back to where you wanted to be.In my professional opinion, this is not a commercial kitchen knife, nor should it be considered for an introduction into carbon steel. The price point is there, however, it's understated from many sources how delicate a kurouchi finish actually is. Beyond that, the face of the blade that is still Aogami Super is much more reactive than I anticipated and I haven't even used this knife on anything acidic.That being said, the performance you can receive out of this knife is probably almost unmatched for the price. It is truly a remarkable step up.Big thanks to CKTG. Super fast delivery.
13 people found this review helpful
I've had this knife about two months. Holds an edge like nobody's business, and it is really easy to maintain. Out of the box it's sharp enough to shave hairs, and after a couple of days working on the line, a few passes at a 3000-4000 grit stone will get you back to where you wanted to be.In my professional opinion, this is not a commercial kitchen knife, nor should it be considered for an introduction into carbon steel. The price point is there, however, it's understated from many sources how delicate a kurouchi finish actually is. Beyond that, the face of the blade that is still Aogami Super is much more reactive than I anticipated and I haven't even used this knife on anything acidic.That being said, the performance you can receive out of this knife is probably almost unmatched for the price. It is truly a remarkable step up.Big thanks to CKTG. Super fast delivery.
Product Review Product ReviewPosted By: Jarome A. - verified customer
11 people found this review helpful
I've had this Nakiri for a good two weeks and have put it through its paces. Light, nimble. Super sharp OTB and has kept its edge quite nicely. Highly recommend Moritaka and Chef Knives to Go. Outstanding customer service! Thanks!
11 people found this review helpful
I've had this Nakiri for a good two weeks and have put it through its paces. Light, nimble. Super sharp OTB and has kept its edge quite nicely. Highly recommend Moritaka and Chef Knives to Go. Outstanding customer service! Thanks!
Product ReviewPosted By: bayrunner - verified customer
9 people found this review helpful
This is my first knife from CKTG. I decided on the Moritaka after talking with Mark and others on the CKTG Forum. Excellent place to go for any questions you may have. I had excellent sales and service from Mark and CKTG. Knife arrived quickly and well packaged. F&F were very good. Very Sharp OOB. I have cut a lot of trinity with this knife and it cuts silky smooth. Overall very happy with this purchase. I will be buying more knives and accessories from Mark and CKTG!
9 people found this review helpful
This is my first knife from CKTG. I decided on the Moritaka after talking with Mark and others on the CKTG Forum. Excellent place to go for any questions you may have. I had excellent sales and service from Mark and CKTG. Knife arrived quickly and well packaged. F&F were very good. Very Sharp OOB. I have cut a lot of trinity with this knife and it cuts silky smooth. Overall very happy with this purchase. I will be buying more knives and accessories from Mark and CKTG!
Product Review Product ReviewPosted By: Doug Morton - verified customer
9 people found this review helpful
Like all Moritakas the Nakiri is a great buy for an exceptional knife. Light, well balanced, and razor sharp out of the box. Holds its edge exceptionally well. If you are looking for an outstanding Nakiri look no farther.
9 people found this review helpful
Like all Moritakas the Nakiri is a great buy for an exceptional knife. Light, well balanced, and razor sharp out of the box. Holds its edge exceptionally well. If you are looking for an outstanding Nakiri look no farther.
