Experience the exceptional craftsmanship of the Moritaka Supreme Knife, a unique blend of traditional Japanese artistry and modern culinary innovation. While Moritaka labels it a
Yanagiba, connoisseurs recognize it as a
Sujihiki, showcasing a versatile double-bevel design. The blade's core is crafted from Aogami Supersteel, renowned for its sharpness and resilience, and is beautifully encased in a kurouchi-finished iron cladding. This knife is a testament to Moritaka's illustrious 700-year legacy in sword and knife forging, evident in its rustic, yet refined aesthetic.
Part of the esteemed Supreme series, the knife features
Aogami Super steel, expertly treated and integrated into the soft iron by Moritaka's skilled artisans. Boasting extraordinary hardness, this knife achieves impressively refined edges, ensuring longevity and superior slicing performance. The design's flatter edge profile is optimized for this style, enhancing its slicing capabilities to meet the highest standards of culinary excellence.
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
Handle: Ho Wood Octagonal
Ferrule: Buffalo Horn
Weight: 4 ounces / 114g
Blade Length: 240 mm
Overall Length: 385 mm
Thickness at Heel: 3.5 mm
Blade Height: 34.5mm
Edge Hardness: 65 HRC