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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 a ho wood octagonal handle with buffalo horn ferrule. The video on the page is not current. The photos are current.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: 7.5 mm
Blade Height: 55.9 mm
Handle: Ho Wood Octagonal
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 a ho wood octagonal handle with buffalo horn ferrule. The video on the page is not current. The photos are current.
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8 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) mMoritaka Deba 180mm Amazing Knife!Posted By: Sam Hershey - verified customer
Wow, I couldn't be happier with my purchase of this knife! It arrived quickly, was exactly as advertised and is amazingly sharp. The best knife I own and probably the last I will ever purchase, I prize this ownership, it is a work of art!
Wow, I couldn't be happier with my purchase of this knife! It arrived quickly, was exactly as advertised and is amazingly sharp. The best knife I own and probably the last I will ever purchase, I prize this ownership, it is a work of art!
Super sharpPosted By: Basher - verified customer
I have now owned this knife for 18 months and it has become my go to knife. Why? Because the edge remains scary sharp far longer than my other knives and takes far less work on a stone to bring back the edge after hours of use. I'm talking less than 5 minutes on 3000 and 8000 grit stone. Very easy to sharpen as the bevel holds its angle to the stone. My knife is not a 50/50 bevel, more like 60/40. This hasn't been a problem. It has a very thick spine near the handle and feels compact in hand. It's a heavy knife for its size, however, given the short length, this weight does not transfer to discomfort. It feels strong in hand, and easy to wield. The handle surprisingly retains its grip after dicing many kilograms of protein. I keep reaching for this knife over others for these reasons. Every time I pick it up i touch the edge and feel a little danger... It's that sharp.
I have now owned this knife for 18 months and it has become my go to knife. Why? Because the edge remains scary sharp far longer than my other knives and takes far less work on a stone to bring back the edge after hours of use. I'm talking less than 5 minutes on 3000 and 8000 grit stone. Very easy to sharpen as the bevel holds its angle to the stone. My knife is not a 50/50 bevel, more like 60/40. This hasn't been a problem. It has a very thick spine near the handle and feels compact in hand. It's a heavy knife for its size, however, given the short length, this weight does not transfer to discomfort. It feels strong in hand, and easy to wield. The handle surprisingly retains its grip after dicing many kilograms of protein. I keep reaching for this knife over others for these reasons. Every time I pick it up i touch the edge and feel a little danger... It's that sharp.
a left handed dream Product ReviewPosted By: Matt - verified customer
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
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 Review Product ReviewPosted By: Joost Moree - verified customer
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.
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.
