The Moritaka Supreme knives are excellent pieces of blade-craft. Aogami Super treated to HRC 64-65 comprises the core of this line and is clad in softer iron. Moritaka chooses to present these knives with a gorgeous kurouchi finish, which bolsters the blades' anti-corrosive properties. The grinds on this series are excellent and the edges are an absolute dream to work with. Easy to sharpen through high grits and capable of steep edge angles, the edge is nonetheless durable and exhibits great retention.
This 180mm deba is also sometimes referred to as a Western deba due to the symmetrical grind and edge bevel. This can be advantageous as the edge is more durable than its single-bevel counterparts and can be used in more applications than simply breaking down whole fish. This is also a tremendous knife for left-handed users who are looking to explore the pattern but don't want to pay large sums of money to have a left-handed run produced by the smith in Japan. Fit and finish are excellent on these knives, and given the amount of metal that is used to produce debas, this is one of the best values to be found in handcrafted AS steel. Please note that these knives now have octagonal magnolia wood handles with buffalo horn ferrules. The video on the page is not current. The photos are current.
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: 8.9 oz (252 g)
Blade Length: 179 mm
Total Length: 325 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 8 mm
Blade Height: 56 mm
Handle: Octagonal Magnolia Wood
Ferrule: Buffalo Horn
This 180mm deba is also sometimes referred to as a Western deba due to the symmetrical grind and edge bevel. This can be advantageous as the edge is more durable than its single-bevel counterparts and can be used in more applications than simply breaking down whole fish. This is also a tremendous knife for left-handed users who are looking to explore the pattern but don't want to pay large sums of money to have a left-handed run produced by the smith in Japan. Fit and finish are excellent on these knives, and given the amount of metal that is used to produce debas, this is one of the best values to be found in handcrafted AS steel. Please note that these knives now have octagonal magnolia wood handles with buffalo horn ferrules. The video on the page is not current. The photos are current.
Each knife is made by hand so measurements may vary.
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.
