This listing is for a 170mm
santoku blade, sold without a handle, and includes the original box. This versatile profile is a favorite among home users in Japan.
Moritaka Supreme knives are renowned for their exceptional quality, using
Aogami Super steel clad in softer iron and finished with a traditional Kurouchi coating. Moritaka, one of the oldest knife makers with over 700 years of history, delivers a blade that reflects this heritage.
With a well-balanced feel, the knife's 50/50 convex grind efficiently separates ingredients. Aogami Super steel allows for an exceptionally sharp edge and resists patina better than other carbon steels, thanks to its high alloy content. This santoku is not just a kitchen tool, but a piece of Japanese blade-making tradition.
Blacksmith: Moritaka Hamono
Location: Yatsushiro, Japan
Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
Edge Steel: Aogami Super Steel
Cladding: Soft Iron
Tang: Stainless Steel
Edge Grind: Even (see choil photo)
Finish: Kurouchi
Edge Hardness: 65 HRC
Edge Length: 170 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 2.8 mm
Blade Height: 45.0 mm