Moritaka does a phenomenal job with the
Aogami Super (AS) found at the core of their Supreme series of knives. These knives are treated to an HRC of 64-65 which provides for an edge that can be taken to very steep angles, holds high levels of refinement, and has excellent retention. These knives wrap the AS with iron cladding and a kurouchi finish. Moritaka Supreme knives are handcrafted with wonderful grinds and provide exceptional performance. All of this should come as no surprise given the company’s 700 years of blade-forging history. What is surprising is the price that these tremendous knives are offered at, making them an exceptional value.
270mm in a kiritsuke tends to be the favored length for pro cooks who have the available cutting real estate to work with. The additional length and weight can be beneficial when chopping a lot of produce and lets the knife get a bit more elevation, able to cover larger objects. This kiri is 50/50 on the grind and the bevel making it more versatile than its traditional brethren and able to be wielded with identical performance by both right- and left-handed users.
The blade is paired with a lovely custom octagonal handle.
Blacksmith: Moritaka San
Location: Yatsushiro, Japan
Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
Edge Steel: Aogami Super Steel
Cladding: Iron
Finish: Kurouchi
HRC: 65+-
Weight: 8.1 oz (230 g)
Edge Length: 270 mm
Total Length: 424 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 3.8 mm
Blade Height: 55.5 mm
Handle: 4000 Year Bog Oak Octagonal