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 180mm deba is the larger and more professional format in the Supreme line - suited for breaking down larger whole fish, removing heads from bigger specimens, and the sustained repetitive work that demands a serious blade with mass behind it. At 8mm spine at the heel and Aogami Super at 65+ HRC this is a professional tool. Jordan notes lefties will spend hundreds more elsewhere for a left-handed version - and finds this fits beautifully. The edge is dangerously sharp. Even 50/50 convex grind. CKTG exclusive US distributor. Free US shipping over $100.
What Customers Are Saying: Eight five-star reviews. One reviewer describes an edge so sharp that every time they touch it they feel a little danger. The knife retains its grip after dicing many kilograms of protein and they keep reaching for it over other knives in the collection. Jordan notes lefties will spend hundreds more elsewhere for a comparable left-handed single-bevel deba - and finds this double-bevel version fits beautifully at this price.
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 180mm deba is the larger and more professional format in the Supreme line - suited for breaking down larger whole fish, removing heads from bigger specimens, and the sustained repetitive work that demands a serious blade with mass behind it. At 8mm spine at the heel and Aogami Super at 65+ HRC this is a professional tool. Jordan notes lefties will spend hundreds more elsewhere for a left-handed version - and finds this fits beautifully. The edge is dangerously sharp. Even 50/50 convex grind. CKTG exclusive US distributor. Free US shipping over $100.
What Customers Are Saying: Eight five-star reviews. One reviewer describes an edge so sharp that every time they touch it they feel a little danger. The knife retains its grip after dicing many kilograms of protein and they keep reaching for it over other knives in the collection. Jordan notes lefties will spend hundreds more elsewhere for a comparable left-handed single-bevel deba - and finds this double-bevel version fits beautifully at this price.
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: 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: 14.9 oz (422g)
- Blade Length: 180mm
- Spine Thickness at Heel: 8mm
- Blade Height: 65mm
a left handed dream Product ReviewPosted By: Matt - verified customer
17 people found this review helpful
No frills, pure functionality. I've had the knife a bit over 2 weeks and it is a new favorite of mine. Very very sharp, durable, and has a nice weight. It's a bit of a change to break down fish with a deba if you aren't used to it but after a few times you will love it! Great purchase
17 people found this review helpful
No frills, pure functionality. I've had the knife a bit over 2 weeks and it is a new favorite of mine. Very very sharp, durable, and has a nice weight. It's a bit of a change to break down fish with a deba if you aren't used to it but after a few times you will love it! Great purchase
Product ReviewPosted By: Erik - verified customer
19 people found this review helpful
my third Moritaka. My favorite knife. sharp. hefty, well balanced. a beautiful knife that is extremely wieldy and feels like an extension of your hand.
19 people found this review helpful
my third Moritaka. My favorite knife. sharp. hefty, well balanced. a beautiful knife that is extremely wieldy and feels like an extension of your hand.
a left handed dream Product ReviewPosted By: Matt - verified customer
17 people found this review helpful
No frills, pure functionality. I've had the knife a bit over 2 weeks and it is a new favorite of mine. Very very sharp, durable, and has a nice weight. It's a bit of a change to break down fish with a deba if you aren't used to it but after a few times you will love it! Great purchase
17 people found this review helpful
No frills, pure functionality. I've had the knife a bit over 2 weeks and it is a new favorite of mine. Very very sharp, durable, and has a nice weight. It's a bit of a change to break down fish with a deba if you aren't used to it but after a few times you will love it! Great purchase
Product Review Product ReviewPosted By: Andrew - verified customer
16 people found this review helpful
The craftsmanship of this blade is just beyond words. I was taking back by its out of box sharpness if that's a word but after I took its across my 3000 stone it was just something amazing.
16 people found this review helpful
The craftsmanship of this blade is just beyond words. I was taking back by its out of box sharpness if that's a word but after I took its across my 3000 stone it was just something amazing.
Product ReviewPosted By: Joost Moree - verified customer
15 people found this review helpful
This is a top product indeed. I allready bought the Gyuto 210 mm directly at Moritaka's site but the ?/Yen hanky panky almost doubled the price of this top product. Just charging as done with Chef's went perfect. And the cost for shipping is reasonable too.I love the patina of the Moritaka blades. And the quality of the handles. The holding of the edge property is, as the French say: hors competition.A joy just lifting it out of the box; touch it;let the handle caress the palm of your hand; look at it; work with it; clean it and cherish it.The Kiritsuke 240mm is on its way to be added to the collection. And I think the Santoku an the Petty will follow soon to complete it. And maybe the cleaver, just because it is such a beautiful piece of craftmanship. And so are they all.
15 people found this review helpful
This is a top product indeed. I allready bought the Gyuto 210 mm directly at Moritaka's site but the ?/Yen hanky panky almost doubled the price of this top product. Just charging as done with Chef's went perfect. And the cost for shipping is reasonable too.I love the patina of the Moritaka blades. And the quality of the handles. The holding of the edge property is, as the French say: hors competition.A joy just lifting it out of the box; touch it;let the handle caress the palm of your hand; look at it; work with it; clean it and cherish it.The Kiritsuke 240mm is on its way to be added to the collection. And I think the Santoku an the Petty will follow soon to complete it. And maybe the cleaver, just because it is such a beautiful piece of craftmanship. And so are they all.
