Moritaka AS Yanagi / Suji 270mm

This Moritaka Supreme is double beveled, so while Moritaka calls it a yanagiba, most Japanese would call this a sujihiki. The edge steel used is Aogami Super steel, and it's clad in kurouchi-finished iron. The history and tradition accrued from over 700 years of hand forging swords and knives is evinced wonderfully in the rustic aesthetic of these blades. Moritaka's treatment of the Aogami Super steel is excellent, and they insert that steel into the soft iron cladding at their shop. These knives can take and hold some incredibly refined edges and display admirable durability. The flatter edge profiles of Moritaka's knives are particularly well-suited to this pattern, providing exceptional slicing performance.

Each knife is made by hand so measurements may vary.

Blacksmith: Moritaka San

Location: Yatsushiro, Japan

Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged

Technique: Moritaka san inserts the steel

Edge Steel: Aogami Super Steel

Cladding: Iron

Finish: Kurouchi

HRC: 65+-

Weight: 5.4 oz (153 g)

Edge Length: 272 mm

Total Length: 430 mm

Spine Thickness at Base: 3 mm

Blade Height: 35 mm

Handle: Octagonal Ho Wood

Ferrule: Buffalo Horn