Moritaka AS Gyuto 210mm

Moritaka Supreme knives provide an exceptional rendering of Aogami Super steel sandwiched between softer iron cladding which is presented with a Kurouchi finish. Moritaka is one of the oldest and most storied knife makers on our site. They have been forging blades for over 700 years and that tradition is imbued into this wonderful gyuto. 

In 210mm, this gyuto gets very thin at the tip and behind the edge. In the hand, these knives feel well balanced and are confidence inspiring. The 50/50 convex grind does a great job separating ingredients and the Aogami Super steel is a real treat to use. It takes an incredibly sharp and refined edge and is slower to patina than other carbon steels due to the higher alloy content in the steel. These knives punch beyond their price point and are a great piece of Japanese blade making history.

Blacksmith: Moritaka Hamono

Location: Yatsushiro Japan

Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged

Edge Steel: Aogami Super Steel

Cladding: Soft Iron

Tang: Stainless Steel

Finish: Kurouchi

Handle: Ho Wood Octagonal

Ferrule: Marble

Weight: 5 ounces

Blade Length: 212 mm

Overall Length: 352 mm

Thickness at Heel: 3.3 mm

Blade Height: 46.1 mm